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“All of these community invested programs are so long overdue and I hope that the benefits are felt by all. Thank you for making this possible and thank you for your time.” — Newmarket parent of 3
NACCA and FIRST Canada Virtual Summer Camp!
Requirements: Please check these prior to attending the camp.
In this course you will:
Course description:
Physics is the study of motion. In this course, campers will consider a problem, design a robot, build and program it to provide a solution to a problem related to motion. The instructors will break down the challenge into manageable steps and campers will share their progress daily.
Summer Camp includes:
We are looking forward to seeing your child at the camp! Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions/concerns.
- Please ensure you have a computer with internet access and video/audio support
- Ensure you have adequate lighting for your camera shot (you can opt out of having your child's photo used when you go to register)
- Recheck your sound to ensure your microphone is working well
- Paper and pencil (pencil crayons or coloured pencils are fine too)
- Access to Zoom video conferencing (link will be provided in welcome email after registration)
- EV3 Lego Kit OR other building kits (i.e.Lego, Meccano, K’Nex, Magnetic blocks, etc.) OR household items (boxes, paper, toys, etc.)
- If using EV3, use the free Mindstorms Lego Education software. Support will be provided for this although explicit instruction is not provided. If using other building options, pseudocode will be used for programming.
- Download Mindstorms using this link:
In this course you will:
- Consider a specific problem and develop a robotic solution
- Build a model used to demonstrate a problem and proposed solution
- Design and build a moving robot
- Develop a program using code or pseudocode to achieve the desired goal
- Share the solution with a design team to receive feedback
- Present your solution to the group
Course description:
Physics is the study of motion. In this course, campers will consider a problem, design a robot, build and program it to provide a solution to a problem related to motion. The instructors will break down the challenge into manageable steps and campers will share their progress daily.
Summer Camp includes:
- Campers aged 9-14
- Small group experience allowing between 4 - 10 campers per week.
- Camp runs daily from Monday - Friday with 1 to 1.5 hours per day of video conferencing including hands-on activities and programming.
- Daily home extensions to continue the fun.
- Two or more camp counsellors from the world of FIRST Robotics Canada.
- Development of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills
- Gracious Professionalism will be at the heart of all sessions as well as equity, inclusion and support of diversity
- It’s free!
- FIRST Robotics Canada certificate of completion
We are looking forward to seeing your child at the camp! Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions/concerns.
Caring for the Self, Caring for Each Other
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES:
Participants will develop/further develop their understanding of the factors that impact the mental wellbeing of people of African descent.
Participants will learn tips and strategies for coping and healing - Individual Resilience.
Participants will also learn concrete ways to build community - Collective Resilience
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP?
People of African Descent/Heritage who want to learn how to proactively engage in resilience building
Kamilah Clayton, MSW, RSW, CBT, is a Registered Social Worker, with over 10 years experience working with children, youth, and families. Kamilah holds a Bachelor of Psychology, a Bachelors and Masters in Social Work, and is certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. She is an African Centred Rites of Passage Initiate and a former member of Yensomu African Rites of Passage.
Kamilah has a private practice in Whitby, ON, where she specializes in issues of Anxiety, Depression, Stress and Racial identity. She is committed to providing quality mental health counseling and programming to members of the African Canadian Community.
Participants will develop/further develop their understanding of the factors that impact the mental wellbeing of people of African descent.
Participants will learn tips and strategies for coping and healing - Individual Resilience.
Participants will also learn concrete ways to build community - Collective Resilience
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP?
People of African Descent/Heritage who want to learn how to proactively engage in resilience building
Kamilah Clayton, MSW, RSW, CBT, is a Registered Social Worker, with over 10 years experience working with children, youth, and families. Kamilah holds a Bachelor of Psychology, a Bachelors and Masters in Social Work, and is certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. She is an African Centred Rites of Passage Initiate and a former member of Yensomu African Rites of Passage.
Kamilah has a private practice in Whitby, ON, where she specializes in issues of Anxiety, Depression, Stress and Racial identity. She is committed to providing quality mental health counseling and programming to members of the African Canadian Community.
Reclaiming Hormonal Wellness
Workshop topics and dates:Tuesday, June 9, 2020 7:00PM
The Menstrual Cycle, COVID-19 and the use of NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Motrim, Advil) This webinar is suitable for: Moms with daughters approaching puberty or already cycling Single and Married women experiencing menstrual discomfort What to expect from this workshop:
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 7:00PM Single Women, COVID-19, Stress and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities This webinar is suitable for: Single women not using hormonal contraceptives Moms with teenage daughters What to expect from this workshop:
Tuesday, 23, 2020 7.00 PM Couples, COVID-19, Stress and fertility, and infertility challenges This webinar is suitable for: Couples not using hormonal birth control What to expect from this workshop:
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Mentoring and empowering a generation of women to love, learn and lavish their womb with care.
Kimberly Yhap is a Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience providing patient care and education in an acute care environment. She is also a Registered Holistic Nutritionist with a focus on menstrual, hormonal and digestive health. She is currently interning for her Fertility Care Practitioner certification, where she instructs single women and couples on issues regarding their fertility and reproductive health and family planning choices. Kimberly’s passion for women’s hormonal and menstrual health is a result of her own experience and others around her. Her lack of knowledge and quest for answers regarding her reproductive issues, which included menstrual irregularities, four preterm pregnancies, and a stillborn, has fueled her efforts to not only be educated but to educated other women also. Over the last decade, Kimberly has spoken publicly to church groups, in her private Facebook group as well as one on one. She is keenly aware of the struggles that we as women face every day to maintain our health, and she encourages women in their reproductive ages to join her on the Journey to Reclaiming Wellness. Kim is on a journey to educate moms with daughters approaching puberty, cycling teenagers, single women, and couples about their menstrual cycle, fertility, and infertility issues. Kimberly practices in Newmarket, and teaches a Fertility Awareness Based Method for family planning and gynecological health. She provides this option for women wanting to become empowered as it relates to their family planning and reproductive health needs without the use of hormones. Register Here Want to know more? Reach out to Kimberly Yhap |
Money Matters: Financial Wellness Program
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Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA) Six Week Financial Wellness Workshop entitled, “Money Matters”.
We are excited to have the opportunity to spend the next six weeks (April 23, 2020- May 28, 2020) with you to assist in building up your financial superpower. We are confident that this will be one of the most empowering workshops you will have attended. The information will be presented in an easy to understand and clear way. Our goal is that by the end of the workshop, you will be better prepared to take control of your financial future. In such a time as this, uncertainties may make life a little more stressful. We hope to alleviate some of that stress by helping you get on the road towards Financial Wellness. Admission is FREE Suitable for anyone looking to build their financial education and future, and grow their understanding of how money works. Register here Participant Feedback What did you like most about the program? "How clear and simplified all the complex info was, very well explained. I love Alan's way of teaching by sharing knowledge and encouraging us to apply what we learned rather than shaming us" "Alan's enthusiasm and no-nonsense approach" "The fact that Alan was open to sharing important information with the Black community" "Honest advice and information" "Everything, wealth management, budgeting, planning, investing. The amount of information and the breadth of the information!" |
African Positive Identity Formation as a Foundation for Mental Wellness
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Who should attend?
Parents and caregivers with children of African descent seeking to enhance their ability to support their child(ren) with developing a positive sense of self. Children of African descent, between the ages of 6 and 12 who may be struggling to develop a positive sense of self. Benefits of attending this workshop: Parents and caregivers will gain tools that will allow them to be more intentional in supporting their child(ren)’s development of a positive sense of self. Children will have a better understanding of the various influences on their identity formation and will feel more confident in their identity as a person of African descent. This event was held on October 12, 2019. |
Healing our Wounds: Understanding Transgenerational Trauma
This is our first program with a focus on mental health. It will be offered quarterly with themes catering to youth, women and family and NACCA is pleased to entrust Kamilah Clayton with the stewardship of this program.
Racism and oppressive structures in society have historically affected how people of African descent experience and respond to trauma and we know from studies that an African-centred approach is more effective when working with individuals in the diaspora.
What is Transgenerational Trauma? It is a theory which states that trauma can be passed down from one generation to the next. It affects how we treat others and how we treat ourselves. It impacts our mental health.
Benefits of participation in the workshop
1. Participants will develop/enhance their understanding of Transgenerational Trauma as it relates to the African/AfroCaribbean community.
2. Participants will learn useful Self Care tips and strategies to address the effects of Transgenerational Trauma.
Kamilah Clayton, MSW, RSW, CBT, is a Registered Social Worker, with over 10 years experience working with children, youth, and families. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology, a Bachelors and Masters in Social Work, and is certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Kamilah is an African Centred Rites of Passage Initiate and a former member of Yensomu African Rites of Passage. She has a private practice in Whitby, ON, where she specializes in issues of Anxiety, Depression, Stress and Racial identity. Kamilah is committed to providing quality mental health counseling and programming to members of the African Canadian Community.
Click here to register for the workshop.
Suitable for individuals 18+
Admission is FREE.
Racism and oppressive structures in society have historically affected how people of African descent experience and respond to trauma and we know from studies that an African-centred approach is more effective when working with individuals in the diaspora.
What is Transgenerational Trauma? It is a theory which states that trauma can be passed down from one generation to the next. It affects how we treat others and how we treat ourselves. It impacts our mental health.
Benefits of participation in the workshop
1. Participants will develop/enhance their understanding of Transgenerational Trauma as it relates to the African/AfroCaribbean community.
2. Participants will learn useful Self Care tips and strategies to address the effects of Transgenerational Trauma.
Kamilah Clayton, MSW, RSW, CBT, is a Registered Social Worker, with over 10 years experience working with children, youth, and families. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology, a Bachelors and Masters in Social Work, and is certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Kamilah is an African Centred Rites of Passage Initiate and a former member of Yensomu African Rites of Passage. She has a private practice in Whitby, ON, where she specializes in issues of Anxiety, Depression, Stress and Racial identity. Kamilah is committed to providing quality mental health counseling and programming to members of the African Canadian Community.
Click here to register for the workshop.
Suitable for individuals 18+
Admission is FREE.