Oakland, California Aug 7, 2024 (Issuewire.com) - Hip Hop Fairyland Animated Promo
For more information and to get involved, please visit www.hiphopscholastics.org or contact us at [email protected]
Celebrate community health and wellness and the healing power of hip hop at the legendary Oakland Childrens Fairyland with a Back-to-School Event for the Oakland Unified School District 2024-2025 School Year. Courtesy of Hip Hop Scholastics, the first 500 attendees with a current EBT card are FREE.
DATE: Saturday, August 17, 2024
TIME: 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Oakland Childrens Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
*COST: The first 500 attendees with a current EBT card are FREE courtesy of Hip Hop Scholastics, otherwise $17 per person regular admission price
Hip Hop Fairyland Returns to Oakland: Celebrating the Healing Power of Hip Hop and Health
Hip Hop Fairyland, the highly anticipated second iteration of Oaklands annual celebration of the Healing Power of Hip Hop, Health, and Community, is set to take place on August 17, 2024. This unique event is a collaborative effort between Childrens Fairyland, The City of Oakland, and Hip Hop Scholastics, aimed at engaging diverse families from Oakland through a vibrant Hip Hop Health Fair. This years Hip Hop Fairyland will build upon the success of last year, where we served over 1,000 children and families, with a new target of doubling our outreach to Oakland children and families. The event will feature various activities to promote dental health, mental health, school readiness, and overall wellness.
Event Highlights:
Healthcare Services: Community partners, including The Alameda County Public Health Department, Baywell Health, and Jav the Dentist will provide vaccinations, blood pressure checks, diabetes screening, dental screenings, dental kits, mental health services, and health kits to attendees to make sure you have everything you need to enroll in school.
Back-To-School: In partnership with Oakland Unified School District this is a back-to-school event, specifically targeting elementary schools and child development centers with the lowest school readiness indicators in Oakland to ensure kids and families have everything they need to enroll and regularly attend school.
Artistic and Therapeutic Workshops: Five teaching artists and performers will engage children in Hip Hop art forms such as beat making, aerosol art, rhyming, and break dancing. These workshops are designed not only as educational experiences but also as therapeutic activities to help mitigate the effects of trauma and PTSD.
Interactive Workshops & Performances:
Today's Future Sound will conduct Therapeutic Beat Making Workshops.
Aerosoul Art will teach Hip Hops visual art forms, leveraging research into art therapy.
The Peoples Conservatory will offer Hip Hop dance & Rhyming workshops, focusing on stress and anxiety reduction.
Ace Kids Golf will introduce children to golf in the meadow.
Hip Hop Scholastics will provide an educational Hip Hop curriculum
Activities and Experiences:
Emily Butterfly will bring storytelling theater to life with a focus on oral health
Look At You! will provide face painting and balloon twisting throughout the day (limited availability)
Sunspot Jonz will distribute 500 free copies of his children's book The Dentist & the Fire Breathing Dragon - a childrens book focused on oral health
Community Recognition:
The event will feature city proclamations honoring local educational leaders and students for their contributions.
Metrics from last year indicate that partnerships between kid-focused locations, local governments, and artists significantly enhance family engagement, bringing joy, healing, and community involvement. We are grateful to our volunteers, donors, sponsors, and community partners who made this event possible.
Join us on August 17, 2024, at Childrens Fairyland for a day filled with fun, learning, and healing. Together, we can celebrate the transformative power of Hip Hop and promote a healthier, happier Oakland community.
About Hip Hop Fairyland: Hip Hop Fairyland is an annual event dedicated to celebrating the intersection of Hip Hop culture and health. Through partnerships with local organizations, the event provides under-resourced children and families with access to artistic and healthcare resources, promoting overall wellness and community engagement.
About Hip Hop Scholastics: Our mission is to promote social and emotional well-being and inspire learning through love, inclusion, and Hip Hop.
About Childrens Fairyland: Childrens Fairyland is a beloved Oakland institution dedicated to providing magical, educational experiences for children and families. Through diverse programming and community partnerships, Fairyland aims to inspire creativity, learning, and joy.
For more information and to get involved, please visit www.hiphopscholastics.org or contact us at [email protected]
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