2026 April Newsletter
April is Ending!
Summer is quickly approaching once again and Kizuna is preparing nonstop for our beloved summer programs to progress smoothly~
Apr 24, 05:19 PM
Leadership in Action 2026 Projects Page is Now Live!
Curious to see what our brilliant 2026 cohort of Leadership in Action did in just 10 weeks? Visit our new Civil Liberties Group Projects webpage to find out! From a live jazz event to a women’s rights brochure, our teen student leaders found real world solutions to civil liberties issues that they’ve witnessed in their communities.
There’s something special about summers with Kizuna… 🌻
It’s where summer campers find their voice, where lifelong friendships are formed, and where some young leaders take their first steps into our historical Japantown that we call home. Kizuna Summer Camp has always been a place to learn, create, and belong, and it’s only possible because of this community!
This April, celebrate 15 years with us by helping bring summer camp to life for the next generation. 🎂 Will you support our campers?
Register for Summer Camp!
Our locations are slowly filling up~ Sign your child up for a week of fun cultural discovery and lots of hands-on crafts!
2026 Summer Camp Dates and Locations:
Orange County Buddhist Church: June 15 - 19th, 2026
Union Church of Los Angeles: June 22nd - 26th, 2026
First Presbyterian Church Altadena: July 6th - 10th, 2026
Gardena Buddhist Church: July 13th - 17th (Week 1 is FULL) & July 20th - 24th, 2026 (Week 2)
West Los Angeles United Methodist Church: July 27th - 31st, 2026
Community News!
Little Tokyo Farmers’ Market
Visit the Little Tokyo Farmers’ Market, a vibrant new Saturday tradition in the heart of Little Tokyo. Presented in partnership by JACCC and Food Access LA, this weekly market brings together fresh, affordable produce, rich cultural experiences, and meaningful community connection.
Every Saturday 9AM-2PM at the Isamu Noguchi Plaza
JCCSC Japanese American Scholarship Program 2026
The Japanese American Scholarship Fund was incorporated in 1960 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the United States-Japan relations. The fund was established to encourage students of Japanese ancestry to achieve excellence in scholarship and citizenship and to aspire them to higher learning by giving scholarship awards to students of demonstrated ability.
Must be a graduating high school senior of Japanese ancestry (residing in Southern California) with plans to enroll in college full time this year!
Deadline is Friday, May 15, 2026.
