Past Summer Youth Empowerment Program Descriptions

From Korean Resource Center

[edit] 2010 Program

SYEP was conducted over 8 weeks Monday-Thursday from 1-5PM beginning July 6th & ending August 27th. (It was originally Tuesday-Friday, but the schedule was changed.)

• June 11: Application deadline (deadline has been extended from June 4 to June 11)
• June 7-18: Interviews
• July 5: First day
• July 16-18: Mu Performing Arts workshop
• August 26: Graduation

Think Globally, Act Locally

The SYEP program strives to:

• Educate Korean American youth on important community issues, social justice and organizing through interactive workshops & academic lectures.
• Broaden student’s worldviews by meeting with college students, graduate students and various professionals.
• Identify & explore issues that impact student’s personal lives as well as the local and global community by reflection, discussion and readings.
• Empower youth to become agents of social change by actively participating in various hands on service projects & activities throughout the community.
• Foster creativity by engaging in cultural performing arts & digital media outlets.

[edit] 2009 Program

The Summer Youth Empowerment Program at the Korean Resource Center seeks to develop future community leaders and focuses on social justice and volunteering, visual production, culture and identity.

• For Who? High School Students (8th through 11th)
• Date: July 7th – August 27th
• When? Mondays through Thursdays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• What will you learn?
  • Digital Media: equipped with your own video camera, learn how to tell a story while learning about yourself and your community.
  • Arts and Culture: learn poongmul (traditional Korean drumming) and create art.
  • Society and JusticeL why do some people have a lot, while others don’t? why do some people get treated differently than others? who are we as Korean Americans?
• How to apply:
  • Submit application, and interview.
  • Application is available at KRC's website (krcla.org/english) and KRC office
  • Seating limit: 10 students
• Application deadline: postmarked or delivered to KRC's office by Monday, June 22nd, 5:00 PM (postponed from June 12)
  • Inquiries: Green Son
  • The program is free. No costs are involved.

[edit] 2006 Program

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During this critical moment in our community, KRC has created a place for young people to discuss immigrant and civil rights issues, develop their leadership, and redefine their identity as Korean Americans through education, the arts, and culture.

July 5 -August 11 6 week program

Projects Components i. Political Power ii. Digital Documentary iii. Fish Contamination iv. Korean Traditional Percussion: Poongmul

Mondays to Thursday 2pm-5pm Fee: $50

Empowerment Project Workshop June 16 @ 6:30pm @ KRC

This workshop will provide more information on the program and how to apply.

Contact Sungpyo for more info: sungpyo@krcla.org or (323) 937.3718 900 S Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019

Community Service Hours Provided