Camp I AM
July 2011
Changing lives trough the art of expression
| Learning the lineage of Capoeira Angola Mestres |
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Project Abundant Life is calling out for the support of
our community. We know that true living is about changing lives through family and community service. We are asking
all to join together in making a donation toward our youth who are our future and the future of the generations to come. PAL
has sacrificed to make much needed programs available at no cost for youth under the age of 18 since 2000.
| Continuing the legacy |
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Camp I Am will
cost $300.00 and will take place at 2115 NW Private Rd 100 Corsicana, TX 75110. Maranatha Camp Resort offers 100 acres
of fun and serenity to get you on track to optimum health. Regeneration or 'renewal' of the body is the focus at Maranatha
Resort. This is achieved through our many activities, from softball to swimming; Campers are encouraged to be a part of nature
through paddle boating, walks and horseback riding. We invite you to come be a part of a holistic experience. Maranatha
Camp Resort is located about 2 hours from Austin, Texas 2 1/2 hours north of Houston, Texas and 45 minutes south of Dallas,
Texas. It is 5 minutes from downtown Corsicana, Texas. The Resort encompasses over 100 acres of natural
landscaping. Some other features offered are ponds, fishing, paddle boating, hiking trail, swimming, basketball, horseshoeing,
volleyball, aerobics, arts and crafts, and more! CAMP I AM will create an environment that supports, educates,
and encourages a universal perspective of the beauty found in cultural and personal diversity through performances, hands
on workshops, and educational documentaries followed by group discussions.
| PAL workshop with youth from Nigeria |
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Programs/performances
Each
of the following artist will perform for the youth and give an hands on workshop in his or her artistic backround.
Theatrics and Musical story time with Professional actress CARLA “OLONADE”
NICKERSON One of four children born to Taylor educators Leon and Verdell Nickerson,
Carla is a seventh-generation Texan who recently traced her parent’s ancestries to the West African countries of Ghana
and Cameroon
Capoeira Angola(pronounced Capo-air-a Ang-o-la, and
hereafter called Capoeira) is a special art form. African and Brazilian in origin, it weaves together the movements of the
art of dance, with disciplined movements of the martial arts. It is complex artistic discipline of movement in which both
the beauty of a moving human body, and the disciplined control of the body, are intertwined.
Students will also learn the cultural history of an art form in which African slaves developed a physical and artistic discipline
that allowed them individual expression, while “fooling” their slave masters into thinking it was merely a way
of showing off or joking around. (Once the real intent became known, Capoeira was actually outlawed and became a crime
that was punishable by life in prison or the penalty of death). Practiced in secret, and handed down from one generation
to the next, Capoeira has a rich cultural history. Workshops will be given by Dorian Layssard, founder of Free Angola Capoeira
Society and CEO of Non-profit organization Project Abundant Life.
Instrument construction -
The berimbau was Originally brought to Brazil in the 1500's by Bantù from Africa and
used to accompany the famous dance called Capoeira. The Berimbau was also a means of communication used by enslaved Africans
and is considered a sacred instrument. It is made by a wooden arc (a special kind of wood called Biriba), a wire from end
to end and a gourd.
West African, Hawaiian, and Brazilian
Samba Drum and dance with Director of Tropical Productions Dance Company Keito Saint James.
Building your family tree Youth will work with there parents and relatives to help
them build an ancestor tree as a constant reminder of there heritage and identity .
Youth
Circle of Fire- each day youth will have open discussion dialoging with each other on topics surrounding good character,
leadership, tolerance, community service and environmental awareness.
Sister
Circle - Beading, Homemade skin care, facials, and natural beauty tips with Angela Alexander.
Youth talent show
| PAL and Amala Foundation serve youth from Africa |
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In 2007 Project Abundant Life Spends 3
days on land donated to our organization.with youth group Young Maroons from Houston Texas
Camp I AM will begin in August, 2011, the exact date will be
anoounced . Our goal is to raise a total of $4,000 to sponsor at least 10 youth ages 9 to 16. Because of the many cultures that make up who we are we believe that Camp I Am will only pave the way
for more love, unity, and tolerance amongst are youth and young adults. We have pledged to make this an enduring program that
will exist as long as Project Abundant Life is a functioning organization. We dream only to manifest our visions, and this
vision manifested can truly enable us as a people to become better human beings. We believe that no child should be denied
this wonderful cultural necessity because of financial hardship. That is why Project Abundant Life has made it our work to
raise the funds necessary to sponsor these youth. This phenomenal event can only take place with your support.
| Perfomane/workshop with Boys & Girls Club |
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Your support will assist us in creating balanced
and productive lives for our youth. All contributions are greatly appreciated and will go directly
toward supporting our Life Projects.
| Learning Capoeira rythms of the drum |
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Please make checks payable to Project Abundant Life
**To pay by Credit Card
please go to home page and click paypal link
To
learn more about our organization, or to register a child for Capoeira classes, DNA Ancestral heritage project, Camp
I AM,
or to volunteer please contact
Dorian Layssard 512-294-7872 or Richard Elrath 512-731-4584
Projectabundantlife@gmail.com
$300.00 sponsors a child to experience Camp I AM .
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