Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County

Youth Summer Coding Camp *Registration is full*
2021-07-29 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-07-28 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-07-27 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
*Registration is full.* This 4-day program will introduce youth to the basics of coding and robotics that will inspire them to consider professional careers in STEM. Coding or computer science can be life-changing, not just skill training. Youth will develop problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical thinking skills.
Daily topics: Game Design with Scratch, Coding with Micro:Bit, and Intro to LEGO Robotics.
Camp facilitator: Popi Makris, After School Brilliance.
This program includes lunch and a daily drop-off period: 9:00-9:30. Available to the first 20 youth to register.

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YEP: Summer Reading Enrichment Room
2021-07-28 11:30 - 14:30, 2021-07-26 11:30 - 14:30, 2021-07-21 11:30 - 14:30, 2021-07-19 11:30 - 14:30, 2021-07-14 11:30 - 14:30, 2021-07-12 11:30 - 14:30, 2021-07-07 11:30 - 14:30, 2021-07-05 11:30 - 14:30 and 6 more dates | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Stop by the office to check out our collection of books for ages 6-17 portraying African American families or diverse cultures and focus on heritage, leadership, confidence, self-esteem, respect, peer pressure, conflict resolution, striving for excellence, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and/or anti-bullying.
Read the book at Habitat or take it home for up to 2 weeks at a time. NOTE: Books can also be checked out before/after Saturday Academy & Training Tuesday.
Discussions will be held, and incentives will be awarded during the Reading Room times.
Held weekly, June 14 thru August 31 on Monday & Wednesday, 11:30 AM-2:30 PM.
NO registration required.

Blueprint Tour
2021-07-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Habitat for Humanity for Forsyth County Campus, 1023 W. 14th Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States

Training Tuesday Speaker: It’s All About Decisions
2021-07-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Tim Graham is a retired Senior Manager from Alcatel-Lucent.
Topic: It’s All About Decisions. Youth will discuss things to consider when making decisions regarding key life moments, when you think no one is watching, when trouble comes your way, and to protect your goals and vision from doubters.

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Training Tuesday: Embracing Differences
2021-07-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
The youth will discuss and discover diversity, related values, and become more aware of personal influence.

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Youth Summer Photography Camp *Registration is full*
2021-07-15 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-07-14 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-07-13 09:30 - 12:00 | NC
This 3-day workshop will take the youth through an incredible hands-on experience looking at photography from different perspectives, from a hobby to a business.
Youth will learn through hands-on experience with a camera from day one. They will learn about developing their “photographer’s eye”, lighting and exposure, and lenses.
To keep them engaged, they will also use props, participate in role-play activities, and work in front of and behind the camera. Everyone will have an active chance to film!
Youth will develop artistic, technical, communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
This program includes lunch and a daily drop-off period: 9:00-9:30.
Camp facilitator: Will Nixon, EYEAM Photography.

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Saturday Academy Speaker: Who and What I Represent
2021-07-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Clay Fielding (published performing poet, sprint coach, and recently retired probation officer) will be our guest presenter. This topic delves into a person’s responsibility to more than themselves/their wants.

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Saturday Academy: Personality Profiles
2021-07-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Youth will complete assessments to indicate their preferences, learn more about what their selections say, and create an awareness of how they “work” with others.

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Gardening – Theme: Working to Plant & Eating to Live
2021-06-23 14:00 - 16:00 | NC
This hands-on class will introduce youth to basic gardening fundamentals and their sustaining benefits. Johnell Hunter, Master Gardener.

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Make a Million - Basics of Investing
2021-06-16 14:00 - 16:00 | NC
Introduces teens to the concept of making their money work for them. Discussing everything from a basic savings account to investing in stocks.

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Training Tuesday: Going to College - Count the Cost
2021-06-15 18:00 - 20:00 | NC
Youth will apply knowledge learned to set up a plan to save for college with their parents, interpret and compare financial aid packages to choose the smarter option, differentiate between different types of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students will discuss: Sharing career plans, compare the actual cost of local universities, compare financial aid options, scholarship searches, and how/why start to save early.

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Saturday Academy Speaker: Antonio Stevenson
2021-06-12 10:45 - 12:15 | NC
Hear from Antonio Stevenson, nonprofit CEO, author, motivational speaker, coach, personal trainer, and passionate advocate for mentoring young people.
Topic: Discussing the future plans, dreams, and aspirations of the youth and how we can assist them in their journeys.
[A collaboration with Crosby Scholars, AAMPED Program.]

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Saturday Academy: Basic Car Maintenance
2021-06-12 09:00 - 10:30 | NC
Youth will learn hands-on how to check fluid levels (brake, power steering, antifreeze, window washer, and motor oil), change the oil, and check the air pressure in tires. [A collaboration with Crosby Scholars, AAMPED Program.]

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