Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Teen Media Academy - March 15-19


Calling all aspiring female journalists and media producers. Latinitas is hosting a week-long Spring Break camp for high school girls 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 week-long camp is $25 which covers supplies and snacks. A limited number of scholarships are available. Pre-registration is required. To RSVP, call 239.5051 or email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com. To reserve your space, sign up on-line: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/102618

On March 15-19, 2010
Location: Latinitas Headquarters
(1359 Lomaland, El Paso, TX)
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm

Teen Latinitas Writing Workshop - March 13

Teen girls are invited to learn how to express themselves creatively through writing. TeenLatinitas.com is the first digital magazine by and for Latina youth. Join us for a writing workshop and to learn more about how you can get published in this national award-winning online magazine. Members connect with college students and professional journalists for guidance in developing story ideas, conducting interviews, researching stories, writing articles, and editing content. This is a great opportunity for aspiring journalists to be published in a growing magazine and have their voice heard! Our group meets monthly the second Saturday of each month from 2-4pm at the Judge Marquez Public Library (610 N. Yarbrough). If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Alicia Rascon at latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com, www.LatinitasMagazine.com or (915) 239.5051.

Saturday Camp - March 13

Girls in grades 4-8 are invited to connect with their creative side and explore ways to express themselves through multimedia in the Latinitas Saturday Camp. Our monthly workshops feature media enrichment activities using artwork, photography, poetry, audio and video. The Latinitas Saturday Camp series is hosted the 2nd Saturday of every month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Judge Marquez Public Library (610 N. Yarbrough). Latinitas Saturday Camps are hosted by Latinitas, a grassroots group dedicated to empowering Latina youth to build confidence through creative self-expression. For more information, call 239.5051, visit www.LatinitasMagazine.org or email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com

Friday, February 5, 2010

Peer Mentors Wanted

Would you like to mentor younger girls? We are currently recruiting high school female volunteers to serve as mentors in our weekly girl empowerment clubs. You can serve as a positive role model to encourage, motive and educate middle school girls. Our clubs are held on weekdays after school at various community sites. Mentors must be willing to volunteer 1-2 hours per week for an entire school semester. For more information, email volunteer@latinitasmagazine.org or latinitasaly@yahoo.com. Call 239.5051 for more details.

Teen Writers Wanted

Do you like to write? This is your opportunity to get published in a national award-winning magazine! TeenLatinitas.com is the first digital magazine by and for Latina teens. Join our team of reporters. As a magazine writer you will build your writing skills, meet professional editors and have your voice heard. We host monthly writing workshops the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Judge Marquez Public Library (610 N. Yarbrough) from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. We meet on the following dates: February 13, March 13, April 10 and May 8.


Teen Media Academy - March 15-19

This week-long Spring Break Camp for high schoolers offers intensive instruction from professional media producers. During the camp, girls will complete an article, photo essay, audio segment and a video broadcast. The cost is $25 for supplies. Pre-registration is required. The academy will take place March 15-19 from 9:30am to 4:30pm at 1359 Lomaland. To register, call 239.5051, email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com, or reserve your ticket on-line at:

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/102618