Online Workshop Registration
The Camp Sol of the Deaf, Inc will offer an enjoyable learning environments and hand-on activities for all registered students, and diverse learners. We have an engaging lineup of presenters recognized for their vision and expertise and influence in the Deaf Hispanic Community.
There is no cost to participate but registration is required. All sessions will be held online. Feel free to attend any and all workshops.
View the full listing of workshop and educational sessions for Camp Sol's Hispanic Heritage Month 2021.
The program schedule is subject to change (update October 4, 2021)
There is no cost to participate but registration is required. All sessions will be held online. Feel free to attend any and all workshops.
View the full listing of workshop and educational sessions for Camp Sol's Hispanic Heritage Month 2021.
The program schedule is subject to change (update October 4, 2021)
Workshop Session 1
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Details Presenter Name: Evelis Velez Title of Workshop and Presentation: The Colors of Love Date: Saturday, October 9, 2021 Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST Venue: Virtual Cost: Free Target Audience: A diverse group of youths/teens from age 9 to 16 are welcome to join the activity. Workshop Description: The workshop will consist of young artists exploring positive emotions and the colors associated with them. We will explore the difference between a parent's love, a friend's love and our love for humanity. Artists will be guided to express those colors in relation to the emotion. In this class we will find what color speaks to our artist directly and express it through the use of acrylic paint, sponges and a canvas. Colors are not only seen but felt. Organizer: Camp Sol of the Deaf, Inc |
Workshop Session 2
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Details Presenter Name: Roberto Sandoval Title of Workshop and Presentation: Living Legends: Successful Latinos/Hispanic Deaf People Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST Venue: Virtual Cost: Free Target Audience: A diverse group of youths/teens from age 9 to 16 are welcome to join the activity. It encourages more Hispanic Parents, families and caregivers to engage in a virtual session. Educators and diverse learners are welcome to participate in a virtual session. Trilingual interpreters will be provided. Workshop Description: Presents profiles of five Latinos/Hispanic Deaf people who have achieved success in their chosen fields. Emerson Romero was the silent film actor, Tommy Albert, and developed the first technique to provide captions for sound films. Dr. Robert R. Davila is an educator who has achieved many "firsts" in his life. Ralph Sedano was a pioneer of the ASL/Spanish/English trilingual sign language interpreting field. Melissa Draganac-Hawk is an educator who has served in various leadership roles. Lauren Ridloff is an actress who makes history and brings to life the first-ever deaf superhero of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The presentation will focus on their biographies and works including pictures and video clips. Organizer: Camp Sol of the Deaf, Inc |
Workshop Session 3
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Details Presenter Name: Jose-Ovi Velasquez Title of Workshop and Presentation: Start with a Seed Date: Friday, October 15, 2021 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST Venue: Virtual Cost: Free Target Audience: A diverse group of youths/teens from age 9 to 16 are welcome to join the activity. It encourages more Hispanic Parents, families and caregivers to engage in a virtual session. Educators and diverse learners are welcome to participate in a virtual session. Trilingual interpreters will be provided. Workshop Description: José-Ovi Velasquez shares his experiences from growing up in San Antonio. He looked up to his father and sister as good role models and leaders. He always dreamed of wanting to follow in their footsteps after his graduation. His dream became a reality when he became a South Texas Community of the Deaf Board of Trustee and Gallaudet University Alumni Association Board of Directors. It is my dream and hope for every Latino person to Dream BIG and work hard to achieve THEIR dream. It is YOUR DECISION not anyone else’s! Organizer: Camp Sol of the Deaf, Inc |
Workshop Session 4
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Details Presenter Name: Zoila Barazarte Title of Workshop and Presentation: Traditional Piñata Workshop Date: Saturday, October 16, 2021 Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST Venue: Virtual Cost: Free Target Audience: A diverse group of youths/teens from age 9 to 16 are welcome to join the activity. Workshop Description: In Zoila’s presentation, she will focus on the tutorial video series. This easy tutorial video will teach you how to make Piñata for a first birthday or any other celebration. There are many Piñata in the shops but in Zoila’s house, it becomes a family tradition to make her own Piñata. It is a fun and inexpensive project. It really increases the excitement to have a homemade Piñata in her house in the days before the party. Organizer: Camp Sol of the Deaf, Inc |
