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Last year, the Roots & Rivers Kids Summer Program was a resounding success as the lives of 18 Bronx Kids were enriched with wellness, art, mindfulness and nature!  Summer 2017 is just around the corner and we can't wait to share this years exciting programming with your kids!  

This summer, Roots & Rivers Stewards* will explore nutrition and their environment with weekly urban farming visits to Randall's Island Park, learn about the Bronx's rich history of innovation through a study of Hip Hop, engage in mindful movement through yoga and capoeira, develop their creativity, and build applied skills by learning DJ Mixing, curating an art exhibit, and producing their final performance show. 

The Roots & Rivers Kids Summer Program is now accepting enrollment for our Summer 2017 edition.   Our program begins on July 5th and runs through August 18th.  We will be accepting 30 Bronx Kids ages 5 through 12 for seven weeks of mindfulness, creativity, nature and art!  

More program details are available below, as are links and instructions on enrolling into the program.  Apply today as space is limited, and with Roots & Rivers affordable pricing, we are sure to fill up fast.  


*Roots & River's participants are referred to as Stewards.  A steward is a person who cares for, or looks after something of importance.  Roots & River's Stewards look after their health, wellness, community and environment.  They are architects of their lives, experiences and their community!


HOW TO REGISTER

Want to enroll your child for our summer program?  Here is how!

  1. Follow the link below to our Enrollment page.
  2. Click on Sign Up Now button at the bottom of page.
  3. Click on Blue Enroll button to continue.
  4. Select Roots & Rivers Full Program from drop down menu.
  5. Choose to pay either DEPOSIT toward Roots & Rivers Summer 2017 OR the PAY IN FULL option.
  6. Complete payment.
  7. Click HERE to download, complete and submit all required applications and documents before March 31st.  
OUR VISION:
A Culture of Health & Wellness by Bronx Kids, for Bronx Kids!

The health of Bronx Kids is in crisis!  The Bronx has been ranked dead last among New York's sixty-two counties in health, wellness by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation... for 7 YEARS IN A ROW.   That the Bronx is  also among the youngest and poorest of NY counties, means that it is our most vulnerable citizens that are suffering:  children in poverty.  This is unacceptable to us! 
 
The Roots & Rivers Cultural Arts Program was designed to address these issues at their core by creating a culture of wellness and empowerment for Bronx Kids & their families. Lessons and experiences in COMMUNITY & ENVIRONMENT, MINDFUL MOVEMENT, FINE ARTS & APPLIED SKILLS encourage  health, mindfulness, confidence and love of self, nature and community. We believe that well supported and armed with the proper habits and tools, Bronx Kids are unstoppable.  We believe that children that feel entitled to health and empowered to act in their community will only flourish into healthy, whole human beings ready to leave their environment better than they found it.  


OUR PROGRAM

In this thoughtful seven week program, kids will enjoy summer days filled with movement, nature and creativity!  Their days will begin with team building activities including age appropriate meditations and intention setting exercises. They will be challenged and nurtured, physically, mentally and emotionally by an attentive and supportive staff led by NYS Department of Education Certified Teachers.  The Roots & Rivers Kids Summer Program was designed to create a culture of wellness and empowerment for Bronx Kids & their families.

Four concentration areas come together to provide a powerful experience of what health and  wellness can look like for Bronx Kids!








COMING SOON...

SWDY's Spring Time Dance Workshops

Plus

Roots & Rivers Summer Kids Program


As always, we leave you in love, light and sweetness!  

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