The Kansas African American Museum "Roads to Freedom" Summer Youth Camp now enrolling

The Kansas African American Museum has scheduled the week of July 21 – 25 for its 12th annual youth camp. Approximately 60 area youth between the ages of 7 and 13 will be enrolled in a fun-filled series of activities. With the theme “Roads to Freedom,” children and youth will explore five areas of discovery: Art, dance, history/literature, photography and music.

The week’s activities run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and culminate on day six with a finale Showcase by the young participants. In addition, a souvenir newsletter will be developed and published.

The cost for the camp is $40 per youth. Space is limited to 60 participants and applications and fees will be accepted on a first come-first serve basis. The deadline for applications and fees is Thursday, July 17, 2008. Camp directors are Drs. Evies and Sharon Cranford.

For additional information, registration applications and to pay fees, please contact Elaine Guillory at the museum office at 316-262-7651.