youth history education

Young History Detectives Summer Camp 2025 (registered students only) (Read More)

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Young History Detectives is a youth enrichment program for grades 7-12 (ages 12-17). YHD participants learn research skills, history, and oral storytelling. Oral Histories preserve community history uniquely. We explore storytelling through art, music, dance, gaming, creative writing, illustration, yoga, meditation, sound therapy, and photography. Each day blends calm and creativity—with daily yoga, mindfulness, and journaling to start us off right. Art, games, and fun are built into our routine, along with exciting trips to UNO’s Wellness Center for swimming or rock climbing. We’ll also explore Omaha through tours, visit the Durham History Museum and historic landmarks, connect with inspiring community leaders, and dive into the rich stories that bring our city to life!

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Junior History Detectives Summer Camp 2025 (registered students only) (Read More)

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Junior Young History Detectives is open to 9-11 year olds (4th-6th grades). YHD participants learn research skills, history, and oral storytelling. Oral Histories preserve community history uniquely. We explore storytelling through art, music, dance, gaming, creative writing, illustration, yoga, meditation, sound therapy, and photography. Each day blends calm and creativity—with daily yoga, mindfulness, and journaling to start us off right. Art, games, and fun are built into our routine, along with exciting trips to UNO’s Wellness Center for swimming or rock climbing. We’ll also explore Omaha through tours, visit the Durham History Museum and historic landmarks, connect with inspiring community leaders, and dive into the rich stories that bring our city to life!

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Junior Young History Detective Summer Camp 2024 (registered students only) (Read More)

The House of Afros, Capes, and Curls Junior Young History Detectives
Junior Young History Detectives is open to 9-11 year olds (4th-6th grades), interested in learning Black History, Omaha History in fun and engaging ways. This year's camps will explore storytelling as a tool to present their discoveries of the people, places and events in North Omaha. YHD students learn Black History, both regional, national, and across the African Diaspora along with historical research methods to better understand US History. Research and documentation skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, cultural enrichment, and historical knowledge with our ongoing Spatial Memory Project, are all supported through this program.

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Registration Deadline for Junior Young History Detective and Young History Detective Summer Camps (Read More)

The House of Afros, Capes, and Curls is hosting two free educational summer history camps for youth this summer at the Barbara Weitz Engagement Center in Omaha: Junior Young History Detectives for 4th-6th Graders July 22-July 26, 2024, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Young History Detectives for 7th-12th Graders July 29-August 9, 2024, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. YHD students learn Black History, both regional, national, and across the African Diaspora along with historical research methods to better understand US History. Research and documentation skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, cultural enrichment, and historical knowledge with our ongoing Spatial Memory Project, are all supported through this program. The registration deadline for these camps is July 1. Visit the House of Afros, Capes, and Curls website for more information, or to register.

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