The Earth Defenders in Fall 2021 exploring and learning from their surrounding ecosystems in local parks. :: Los Defensores del Planeta en el otoño del 2021 explorando y aprendiendo de los ecosistemas que nos rodean en nuestros parques locales.
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Nuestros programas extracurriculares le dan vida a los libros para lectores de edad escolar y para los que hasta ahora estan aprendiendo a leer y los conectan a la comunidad colaborativa de Word Up. Nuestros artistas docentes experimentados, a menudo miembros actuales o pasados del colectivo, brindan un espacio estable para que los jóvenes se involucren y disfruten de la lectura mientras conectan los textos con el mundo que los rodea. Ya sea que el enfoque de una temporada sea nuestro entorno, nuestras historias y culturas, nuestro papel como ciudadanos o todo lo anterior, Word Up desarrolla lectores de conciencia y corazón. Como librería y organización, queremos que la próxima generación esté capacitada para leer el mundo y, con ese conocimiento, ¡dar forma a nuestro futuro!
Los programas extracurriculares de Word Up han sido virtuales, en persona y/o híbridos, y se fortalecen con visitas de autores, actividades artísticas prácticas, debates guiados sobre eventos actuales, excursiones por el vecindario y más. Para permanecer lo más accesible posible, nuestros programas extracurriculares son gratuitos, aunque tenemos una sola tarifa de inscripción de $15.00. Si no puede pagar la tarifa de registro, envíe un correo electrónico a education@wordupbooks.com. Los libros y suministros del programa extracurricular se proporcionan de forma gratuita.
Our after-school programs bring books to life for school-aged readers and potential readers, who become connected to the highly collaborative Word Up community. Our experienced teaching artists—often present or past Word Up collective members—provide a stable space for youth to engage and find joy in reading while connecting texts to the world around them. Whether a season's focus is our environment, our histories and cultures, our role as citizens, or all of the above, Word Up develops readers of conscience and heart. As a bookstore and organization, we want the next generation to be empowered to read the world and, with that knowledge, shape our collective futures!
Word Up's after-school programs have been virtual, in-person, and/or hybrid, and are fortified by author visits, hands-on art activities, guided discussions of current events, neighborhood field trips, and more. To remain as accessible as possible, our after-school programs are free, though we have a one-time registration fee of $15.00. If you are unable to pay the registration fee, please email education@wordupbooks.com. After-school program books and supplies are provided free of charge.
NEW Earth Defenders Mini Camp
—a weeklong program for ages 9–11—
Calling all aspiring defenders of our one and only planet! Together we’ll explore urban ecology and outdoor spaces of Washington Heights, build ecological literacy, and practice ways to observe the world around us as scientists, artists, activists, and caretakers.
Start Date: Monday, August 22
Dates: 8/22, 8/23, 8/24, 8/25, 8/26
Optional family event: Saturday, August 27, 10am-12pm -12pm (Highbridge cleanup)
Time: Daily, 9am–12pm
Location: Word Up Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Avenue + outdoors
Program Fee: $20 - but no one will be turned away! Register by August 17.
Virtual parent/guardian orientation: Thursday, August 18, 6pm. A link will be emailed after you register.
Facilitators: Memphis Washington & Rishauna Zumberg
Please consider making a donation to Word Up so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programing. You can do so by visiting https://withfriends.co/wordup/join.
REGISTER & LEARN MORE
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
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Environmental Summer Program - Summer 2021
After-school Program Spring 2021 - Elementary (Grades 1-2) & Middle School (Grade 6-8)
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