FA'ASAMOA SUMMER CAMP | DAY 1: FOUNDATIONS & FA'AVAE
Schedule
Mon Jun 01 2026 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Anchorage Public Library (Mountain View Library) | Anchorage, AK
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☀️ Kicking off Week 8 of our Cycle 3 journey! Welcome to Day 1 of the Fa'asamoa Village Life Summer Camp hosted by the Pasefika Roots Institute in partnership with the Anchorage Public Library and the Native Samoan Corporation! 🌿
Today we begin our intensive week of cultural immersion, perfecting our 10 songs, 2 dances, and final touches on our traditional handicrafts. This camp is open to all ages!
🍕 LUNCH IS PROVIDED for all registered students.
💰 COST: This summer camp is completely FREE to ensure all our children can participate. However, we are a community-funded program and gratefully accept donations based on what your family can afford to help us cover camp expenses.
🔗 REGISTER NOW: https://form.jotform.com/261470270439153
Space is limited, so please secure your spot today!
🗓️ DAY 1: FOUNDATIONS & FA'AVAE (Monday, June 1st)
Theme: Introduction to the Village (Nu'u) & Basic Greetings
Daily Language Goal: Counting 1–10 (Numera) & First 3 Samoan Songs (Pesega)
Special Note: Parents must be present to assist children ages 5 and under. Volunteers are highly welcomed to help manage stations!
🕒 Hourly Activity & Time Schedule
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Opening Circle & Vocals: Welcome protocol. Learning to count 1–10 in Samoan out loud through a rhythmic chant. Introduction and practice of Songs 1, 2, and 3.
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Siva & Fa'ataupati Basics: Introduction to the posture of the graceful Siva Samoa for girls and the basic rhythm/surface slaps of the Fa'ataupati (Slap Dance) for boys.
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM
🥪 Lunch Break: 15-minute supervised lunch block (Lunch provided!).
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
Handicrafts & Painting: Beginning the foundations of Siapo (Bark cloth art). Participants will practice creating basic Mamanu (patterns) on practice paper.
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
Culinary Arts Integration: Food safety and vocabulary. Students learn the Samoan names for core ingredients (Ufi, Talo, Fa'alifu) and help sort items.
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM
Reflection & Snacks: Reviewing the day's words, distributing lots of snacks, and closing prayer (Tatalo).
🎒 Activity Guide & Supplies
Creative Activity: The Numera Echo Game – Children step forward matching a drumbeat as they count to ten in Samoan.
Supplies to Bring / Wishlist for Donations: Brown postal wrap or butcher paper (for practice Siapo), washable black and brown acrylic paint, paintbrushes, and cases of bottled water.
Community Leaders & Presenters Note: Local elders, community leaders, and representatives from cultural organizations are encouraged to visit today to open the week with traditional blessings and storytelling!
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Where is it happening?
Anchorage Public Library (Mountain View Library), 120 Bragaw St,Anchorage, Alaska, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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