| Imagine if everyone in the world could communicate and truly understand one another, and appreciate each other’s differences as much as the things we all have in common. Imagining a world like this is exactly what Belanno is all about. Our mission is to provide high-quality language and cultural programs for children. We wish to help children grow within different cultures, to increase mutual respect among diverse cultures, and to encourage children to become citizens of the world.
For two weeks this August, we welcome children in grades K through 5 to explore the languages and cultures of Africa and India. Students may pick Hindi or Swahili to focus on for two weeks. With qualified teachers who are native speakers, your children will experience firsthand the language and culture of a completely different country.
All children are welcome regardless of their level of experience
with the language. Students will be put into classes according to
age and ability.
No prior language experience is needed to attend any the camps. The camps will be held at the Boys' and Girls'
Brigade in Neenah, Wis.
The
cost of each camp is just $100, plus a $50 deposit that will be
returned if the student attends all sessions.
Dates/Times: Aug. 2 - 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, Monday through
Friday.
To register: Click on our registration page, or call 920.843.2214.
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Meet our teachers!
Beatrice Ng'uono Okelo, was born in Nairobi, the capitol city of Kenya. She has been teaching Swahili at the University of Wisconsin - Madison since 2007. She also taught Swahili and music at a high school and teachers' traning college in Mombasa, Kenya. She hold's a bachelor's degree in education arts from Kenyatta University in Nairobi, and a master's degree in African languages and literature from the UW-Madison.
Alagu Radha, who was born and raised in India, is fluent in Hindi, Tamil, Marathi and English. She has a master's degree in English and worked as a middle school English teacher in India. She and her family moved to the Fox Cities nine years ago. In addition to teaching Hindi for Belanno, Radha enjoys volunteering at the Appleton Public Library and her children's elementary school, and gardening.
Shakti Shukla is a native Hindi speaker and was born and raised in India. She has a master's degree in English and has been teaching Hindi in the Fox Valley for five years now, including the last three semesters for Belanno. Shakti is also involved in organizing events in the Fox Valley that promote cultural diversity and awareness.
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