TEEN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE - Sept 24

Application Deadline: September 19th   

Kick-Off Retreat: September 24th

UTEP Union East 

10:00am to 4:00pm

Girls in Grades 9-12

Young women interested in developing their leadership skills are invited to apply for the Latinitas Teen Leadership Institute. The institute will consist of biweekly workshops on leadership methods, communication skills, decision making, goal setting, public speaking, civic engagement and volunteering. This leadership program is aimed at encouraging and motivating teenage girls to make a difference in their community through leadership, civic engagement, communications, social justice, advocacy and volunteerism. Young women will also engage in several interactive and entertaining activities that will help them identify and cultivate their own leadership abilities. The program will run throughout the fall leading up to a graduation ceremony in the December. Space is limited. The deadline to submit completed applications is September 19th. The membership fee is $20 and covers supply costs. Scholarships are available. Applications can be submitted via the web at 

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JCRG3ZD

through email at latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or in person or mail at 1359 Lomaland, Suite 502, El Paso, TX 79935. 

SATURDAY CAMPS - Sept & Oct

FREE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES

October 8 

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Judge Marquez Public Library

610 N. Yarbrough

Girls Grades 4-8

September 17, October 15 

10:30am - 12:30pm

Burges Public Library

9600 Dyer 

Girls Grades 4-8

September 24, October 22 

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Dorris Van Doren Public Library   

551 Redd Road

Girls Grades 4-8 

Girls are invited to get in touch with their creative side in the this series of free creative expression classes. As part of our photography workshop series, girls will have an opportunity to take photos that will be exhibited at City Hall, Loft Lights Studio and local public libraries. Girls in grades 4-8 will explore ways to express themselves creatively through photos, writing, arts & crafts and film.  This creative expression series is hosted the 2nd Saturday of every month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Judge Marquez Public Library (610 N. Yarbrough), the 3rd Saturday of every month from 10:30am to 12:30pm at the Burges Public Library (9600 Dyer) and the 4th Saturday of every month from 1:00pm-3:00pm at the Dorris Van Doren Library (551 Redd Road). Donations accepted. To register, call 915.219.8554, email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or visit www.LatinitasMagazine.org

CHICAS ADVANCING IN MEDIA PROJECT

Accepting Applications

Girls Ages 13 and up 

Chicas Advancing in Media Project is a multimedia training program for teen girls with a focus on helping girls build confidence through multimedia expression.  With bi-weekly meetings, teens will have an opportunity to get tips from the pros and learn about self-expression through writing, photography, audio production, poetry and film-making. To register, call 915.219.8554, email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or visit www.LatinitasMagazine.org

TEEN INTERNS WANTED

TEEN MAGAZINE & MULTIMEDIA INTERNSHIPS 

Writers & Multimedia Interns Wanted

September-December (80 Hour Minimum)

Latinitas Headquarters

1359 Lomaland, El Paso, TX 79935

Girls in Grades 8-12

Latinitas Magazine is currently accepting applications for high school multimedia interns. Latinitas is the first digital magazine by and for U.S. Latina youth. The award-winning digital magazine is published monthly on-line with articles about culture, entertainment, profiles and youth issues. From quinces to dating, advice to fashion college to entertainment, and wellness to culture, Latinas focuses on topics related to being a Latina teen today. High school girls interested in developing their writing and multimedia skills and getting published in LatinitasMagazine.com are invited to apply by submitting their resume to latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com.

TEEN MEDIA ACADEMY - July 25-29

July 25-29

12:00pm to 5:00pm

Latinitas Headquarters

1359 Lomaland, El Paso, TX

Girls in Grades 8-12

This week-long media academy for teen girls will feature intensive instruction from regional multimedia producers and hands-on multimedia training. Teens will have an opportunity to meet a magazine editor, newspaper reporter, photojournalist, radio DJ, blogger, web designer, graphic artist and TV news anchor. During the summer camp, teen will complete an article, photo essay, graphic design, audio podcast, a video broadcast and more. Pre-registration is required.   Just a few spots are left.  A limited number of partial scholarships are available on a needed basis. To RSVP, call 915.219.8554, email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or visit www.LatinitasMagazine.org Reserve your spot: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/182113

MULTIMEDIA ARTS CAMP - July 11-15

July 11-15 

9:00am to 5:00pm

Latinitas Headquarters

1359 Lomaland, El Paso, TX

Girls in Grades 4-8

Registration is open for the Latinitas Multimedia Arts Summer Camp for girls taking place July 11-15. Latinitas will inspire girls in grades 4-8 to find their creative expression outlet by producing original multimedia arts projects during this week-long day camp. Campers will learn how to create original photographs, poems, arts & crafts, audio pieces, essays, designs and short movies. Space is limited, so registration is required.  Just a few spots are left.  A limited number of partial and full scholarships are available on a needed basis. For more information, contact us latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com, call 915.219.8554, or visit www.latinitasmagazine.org.  Get your ticket now to reserve your spot: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/182109

SATURDAY CAMPS - FREE CREATIVE EXPRESSION CLASSES

July 9 & August 13
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Judge Marquez Public Library
610 N. Yarbrough
Girls Grades 4-8

July 9 & August 13
10:30am - 12:30pm
Burges Public Library
9600 Dyer
Girls Grades 4-8

July 23 & August 27
10:30am - 12:30pm
Westside Public Library
125 Belvidere St.
Girls Grades 4-8

Girls are invited to get in touch with their creative side in the Latinitas Multimedia Art Classes. Girls in grades 4-8 will explore ways to express themselves creatively through photos, writing, arts & crafts and film. This creative expression series is hosted the 2nd Saturday of every month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Judge Marquez Public Library (610 N. Yarbrough). The series is also held the 4th Saturday of every month from 10:30am-12:30pm at the Westside Public Library (125 Belvidere Street). Donations accepted. To register, call 915.219.8554, email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or visit
www.LatinitasMagazine.org

Upcoming Events - June 2011

What: Latinitas Power Conference
When: June 4, 2011
Time: 10:00-3:30 pm
Where: UTEP Union East
Grades: 6th-12th

What: Latinitas Saturday Camp
When: June 11, 2011 & July 9, 2011
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Where: Judge Marquez Public Library (610 N. Yarbrough)
Grades 4th-8th

What: Latinitas Saturday Camp
When: June 11, 2011 & July 9, 2011
Time: 10:30-12:30 pm
Where: Burges Public Library (9600 Dyer)
Grades 4th-8th

What: Chicas Advancing in Media Project (Teen Multimedia Workshops)
When: June 11, June 18 & July 2, 2011
Time: 11:00-1:00 pm
Where: EPCC Valle Verde Campus (Room 2518)
Grades: 8th-12th

What: Latinitas Saturday Camp
When: June 25, 2011 & July 23, 2011
Time: 10:30-12:30 pm
Where: Westside Public Library (125 Belvidere)
Grades 4th-8th

What: Latinitas Multimedia Arts Summer Camp
When: July 11 -15, 2011
Time: 9:00-5:00 pm
Where: Latinitas Office (1359 Lomaland #502)
Grades: 4th-8th

What: Latinitas Teen Media Academy
When: July 25-29, 2011
Time: 12:00-5:00 pm
Where: Latinitas Office (1359 Lomaland #502)
Grades: 8th-12th

To register, contact us at 915.219.8554 or email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com.

Chicas Advancing in Media Project

Biweekly Meetings: June 11, June 18, July 2, July 16, August 6 & August 20 from 11-1pm

EPCC Valle Verde Campus, Room A2518

For Girls in Grades 9-12

Chicas Advancing in Media Project is a summer-long multimedia training program for high school girls with a focus on helping girls build confidence through multimedia expression. Throughout the summer, our team will participate in media trainings led by local media makers and field trips to local media outlets. With bi-weekly meetings, teens will have an opportunity to get tips from the pros and meet a magazine editor, newspaper reporter, photojournalist, radio DJ and TV news anchor. With hands-on media workshops, girls will learn about self-expression through writing, photography, audio production, poetry and film-making. During the summer, teens will also complete an article, photo essay, audio podcast and a video broadcast. Our team members will also write articles and create multimedia projects for publication in LatinitasMagazine.org, a digital magazine by and for local Latina youth. Space is limited, so registration is required. To register, contact 915.219.8554 or latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com. For more information, visit www.LatinitasMagazine.org.

LATINA POWER CONFERENCE - June 4

10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
UTEP Union East
For Girls Ages 11-18
To promote girl power, the Latinitas Teen Leadership Institute members are organizing a Latina Power conference for local middle and high school girls. This event encourages girls to build confidence, discover their voice, express themselves and make wise decisions. The event will feature informative and inspirational workshops, guest speakers, panelists, and multimedia presentations led by local female leaders on topics such as body image, confidence, peer pressure, media literacy, leadership, healthy relationships, cultural identity and bullying. Girls will discuss the challenges facing girls today and explore positive ways to deal with stress through hands-on creative expression activities revolving around poetry, acting, photography, art and song. Girls will also enjoy dance performances. The event is open to girls ages 11-18. Admission is $5 and covers lunch. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required. A few need-based scholarships are available. The conference is organized by the Latinitas Teen Leadership Institute members. Latinitas is a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement and empowerment of Latina youth through media, art, culture and technology. To register, call 219.8554 or email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com. Visit www.LatinitasMagazine.org for more information.

TEEN MEDIA ACADEMY - May 28

Kick-Off: May 28, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
EPCC Valle Verde Campus, Room A2158
For Girls in Grades 9-12
To kick off our summer teen reporter program, Latinitas is hosting a multimedia training day for high school girls on May 28th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the El Paso Community College Valle Verde Campus (Room A2158). Meet with Latinitas editors to find out how you can get involved in our summer multimedia program. You can hear from inspiring women in media, meet other teens with an interest in writing and creating media and learn new ways to express yourself and have your voice heard. For more information, 915.219.8554 or latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com. For more information, visit www.LatinitasMagazine.org.

TEEN REPORTER MEETINGS

Weekly - Every Wednesday
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Latinitas Headquarters
1359 Lomaland, El Paso, TX 79935
Girls in Grades 8-12

LatinitasMagazine.com is currently accepting applications for high school multimedia interns as well as freelance writers and editors. Latinitas is the first digital magazine by and for U.S. Latina youth. The award-winning digital magazine is published monthly on-line with articles about culture, entertainment, profiles and youth issues. From quinces to dating, advice to fashion and wellness to culture, Latinas focuses on topics related to being a Latina teen today. High school girls interested in developing their writing and multimedia skills and getting published in LatinitasMagazine.com are invited to attend our weekly reporter meetings. To learn more, girls are invited to attend one of our weekly editorial meetings held every Wednesday from 4-6pm at the Latinitas Headquarters (1359 Lomaland #502) or contact our editors atlatinitaselpaso@yahoo.com.

CLUB LATINITAS

Club Meets Weekly (After-school at Various Sites)

Latinitas hosts a series of free weekly after-school girl empowerment clubs where middle school girls can gather to find creative ways to express themselves through multimedia arts. In this girl-friendly place, Latinitas will explore visual arts, photography, writing, radio production, journalism and film making. Each week will offer a different hands-on workshop where girls can discover the power of self-expression and confidence. The clubs are held after school every week at the following community centers:

Desert View Middle School Every Other Wednesday
Housing Authority Every Wednesday
Horizon Middle School (400 North Kenazo Dr.) Every Friday
Memorial Park Public Library (3200 Copper) Every Friday
Judge Marquez Public Library (610 N. Yarbrough) Every Friday
Irving Schwartz Public Library (1865 Dean Martin Dr.) Every Friday

For more information, call 915.219.8554, emaillatinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or visit www.LatinitasMagazine.org

THROUGH HER EYES PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

Through April
La Fe Cultural & Technology Center

Latinitas will partner with the La Fe Cultural & Technology Center to celebrate the creative talents of local girls in a special "Through Her Eyes" photography exhibit. The exhibit showcases the photography of El Paso residents ages 10 to 18 from Latinitas after-school clubs, a local youth program that uses creative multimedia education to empower Latina youth. The photos present a vibrant, expressive and fascinating portrait of the border community as depicted by youth photographers. The exhibit will be featured in the Community Gallery throughout April. For more information, call915.219.8554, email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or visitwww.LatinitasMagazine.org.

LATINITAS COLLEGE DAY

April 9
10:00am to 3:00pm
UTEP Union
Girls Ages 11-18

Latinitas members are invited to a field trip to UTEP. Girls will have an opportunity to tour the campus, meet college students, learn about college life, discuss the importance of education and get tips on how to start planning early for college. Participants are asked to bring their own sack lunch. Pre-registration is required and girls must have their own transportation. To register, contact us atlatinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or 915.219.8554.

FREE MULTIMEDIA ART CLASSES FOR GIRLS

April 9 & May 14
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Judge Marquez Public Library
610 N. Yarbrough
Girls Grades 4-8

Girls are invited to get in touch with their creative side in the Latinitas Multimedia Art Classes. Girls in grades 4-8 will explore ways to express themselves creatively through photos, writing, arts & crafts and film. This creative expression series is hosted the 2nd Saturday of every month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Judge Marquez Public Library (610 N. Yarbrough). Donations accepted. To register, call915.219.8554, email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or visitwww.LatinitasMagazine.org

Teen Media Academy Registration Open

March 17 & 18
9:00am-5:00pm
Teen Girls Ages 13 and up
Latinitas Headquarters
1359 Lomaland
Calling all aspiring female journalists and media producers. Latinitas is hosting a two-day camp during Spring Break for high school girls in grades 9-12th with intensive instruction from media producers. As part of the camp, your work will be published on TeenLatinitas.com. During the camp, you will complete an article, photo essay, blog, audio podcast and a video broadcast. The cost for the two-day camp is $30 which covers supplies and digital media equipment. The camp runs Thursday and Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the Latinitas El Paso Headquarters (1359 Lomaland, Gecko Room; El Paso, TX). A limited number of scholarships are available. Pre-registration is required. To RSVP, call 915.239.5051 or email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com. Reserve your spot with a deposit: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/162597

Spring Break Camp Registration Open

March 14-16
9:00am - 5:00pm
Girls Grades 4-8
This Spring Break, girls in grades 4-8th are invited to find their creative expression outlet by producing original media arts projects in the Latinitas Media Divas Spring Break Camp. In this three-day camp, girls will explore multimedia arts such as photography, writing, art, design, radio production and film-making. The camp runs Monday through Wednesday from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the Latinitas El Paso Headquarters (1359 Lomaland, Gecko Room; El Paso, TX). Pre-registration is required. A limited number of scholarships are available. To RSVP, call 915.239.5051 or email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com. Reserve your spot today with a deposit:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/162599

MULTIMEDIA ART CLASS FOR GIRLS - March 12

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Judge Marquez Public Library
610 N. Yarbrough
Girls are invited to get in touch with their creative side in the Latinitas Multimedia Art Classes. Girls in grades 4-8 will explore ways to express themselves creatively through photos, writing, arts & crafts and film. This creative expression series is hosted the 2nd Saturday of every month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Judge Marquez Public Library (610 N. Yarbrough). To register, call 239.5051, email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or visit www.LatinitasMagazine.org.

Teen Photo Shoot - March 12

March 12
3:00-4:00pm
Judge Marquez Public Library
(610 N. Yarbrough)
High schools girls are invited to be a part of our magazine photo shoot. Girls will receive tips on modeling and practice taking their own photos. For more information, email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or call 915.239.5051.

TEEN PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS – February 19

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Main Public Library – Teen Town
501 N. Oregon
Latinitas will be hosting a photography class where girls will get tips from photography pros and have an opportunity to have their photography included in our photo exhibit at City Hall. High school girls interested in developing their multimedia skills and getting published in TeenLatinitas.com are invited to attend our monthly multimedia workshops. Local teens help contribute to the national award-winning digital magazine by and for Latina youth. To register, call 239.5051, email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or visit www.LatinitasMagazine.org.

TEEN WRITER MEETING – February 12

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Judge Marquez Public Library
610 N. Yarbrough
Latinitas is recruiting teen girls interested in writing for our digital magazine. TeenLatinitas.com is currently accepting applications for high school multimedia interns as well as freelance writers and editors. Latinitas is the first digital magazine by and for U.S. Latina youth. The digital magazine is published monthly on-line with articles about culture, entertainment, profiles and youth topics. From quinces to dating, advice to fashion and wellness to celebs, Latinas focuses on topics related to being a Latina teen today. To learn more about writing for the magazine, attend our next orientation on February 12th from 3-4:00pm at the Judge Marquez Library or contact our editors at latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com.

MULTIMEDIA ART CLASS FOR GIRLS - February 12

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Judge Marquez Public Library
610 N. Yarbrough
Girls are invited to get in touch with their creative side in the Latinitas Multimedia Art Classes. Girls in grades 4-8 will explore ways to express themselves creatively through photos, writing, arts & crafts and film. This creative expression series is hosted the 2nd Saturday of every month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Judge Marquez Public Library (610 N. Yarbrough). To register, call 239.5051, email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or visit www.LatinitasMagazine.org.