 The Bright Stars Program is heading in a new direction this year, using the annual Summer Academy as a way to build up the school-year Bright Stars clubs and recruit the next generation of young adults for the Diyar Swim Team, the Diyar Women's Soccer Team, and the Diyar Dance Theatre dance troupe. Quality of instruction is the focus of this year's summer academy, where between 24 and 30 children on each of the three activity tracks will receive intensive training over a 9-to-14-day period in late June and early July.
Children and youth of all ages will be welcome to train with the current members of the Diyar Swim Team and compete in a tournament at the close of the 8-day program, which will also involve cardiovascular and strength training, as well as creative and fun activities.
Girls aged 10-16 will have the opportunity to learn from the coach and players of the Diyar Women's Soccer Team during a 10-day training program which will also involve swimming and cardiovascular/strength-training. At the end, a graduation ceremony and a series of soccer matches between the practice groups will celebrate the girls' achievements.
The Theatre & Drama track will have two age groups (9-14 and 15-18) and meet for two weeks of sessions comprising two hours each of drama and dabkeh dance instruction and practice from the current members of the Diyar Dance Theatre troupe, and culminating in a final performance.
The students enrolled in the Summer Academy will also be enrolled in the appropriate Bright Stars clubs that run during the school year, so they can continue to receive top-notch instruction and build up skills in their chosen areas. Through the Bright Stars clubs and summer academy, Diyar is hoping to bring forth a new generation of committed and talented young adults to represent Diyar and Palestine on local, regional and international levels.
You can help a Bright Stars student shine by donating a scholarship to support a child's participation in the clubs and summer academy. Click here to donate now, or visit our website for more information. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 08 June 2010 )
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