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SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH

Youth Leadership Camp
Leadership Camp provides Korean American youth with an invaluable opportunity to develop leadership abilities in the context of Korean American identities. Participants will engage in lectures, workshops, group discussions, and team-building activities as well as interaction with motivational speakers.
  * Class Dates: 16 hours in July or August
  * Audience: Korean American Youth
 
Korean History and Culture Class
This class provides Korean American youth with an opportunity to understand their ethnic and cultural background and help them establish a solid foundation of Korean American identity. Participants engage in lectures, group discussions and debates, games and various cultural activities.
  * Class Dates: 16 hours in July or August
  * Audience: Korean American Youth
 

Out-of-State Cultural Visit to LA

This program provides non-Californian Korean American youth with an invaluable opportunity to broaden Korean cultural experiences. Participants engage in lectures on Korean American identities, workshops, group discussions, cultural activities and site visits to Korea Town and university campuses.
  * Dates: 4~5 days in July or August
  * Audience: Non-Californian Korean American Youth
 

Korean History Quiz Contest

This event is designed to promote Korean American youth to learn more about Korean history and Korean American identities. The contest proceeds to primary, consolation and final rounds. The contest’s first, second and third place winners receive scholarships of $1,000, $600, and $400.
  * Dates: Mid November
  * Audience: Korean American Youth
 

Korean American Day Art Contest

This contest is designed to celebrate the Korean American Day (January 13th) and experience the Korean culture. The winners’ art work is exhibited in Korean Town and Korean Education Center in December and January.
  * Dates: September through October
  * Audience: K~12 grade Korean American Youth
 

Music LA Program

To celebrate the Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, the Department of Cultural Affairs sponsors Music LA which provides the community with the opportunity to experience the rich diversity and culture of Los Angeles. The program offers four traditional Korean music classes for beginners: Samulnori I, Salmunori II, Gayageum, and Korean Traditional Dance. Participants expose to and experience Korean music and cultural heritage.
  * Dates: 9~10 weeks in May & June
  * Audience: Any K-6 students living in Los Angeles
 
For further information, please contact us
Korean Education Center in Los Angeles (KECLA)
Tel: (213) 386-3112~3
Fax: (213) 386-3138
Website: www.kecla.org