2010 Program
This year's session has finished. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2011.
Please complete the program survey by August 1st.- 2010 Program Evaluation
Your input is very important and will help the Board improve the content and/or operations of next year's session.
2010 Handouts:
- 2010 Mid-Session Newsletter (pdf)
- 2010 Welcome Newsletter (pdf)
Friendship School
Nakayoshi Gakko, or "Friendship School" is a 2 week summer program where children in grades 1 through 8 learn about Japanese culture and tradition. Nakayoshi Gakko provides an opportunity for the children and parents to explore the many aspects of the Japanese-American heritage
Nakayoshi Gakko is a full day program. Morning sessions include art, literature, social studies, and language. Afternoons continue with specialty-subjects. Origami, odori (dance), soroban (abacus), cooking, undokai (P.E.), sumi-e and music have been offered in the past. The 2010 board is busy working on the specialty classes for this year's program. The Ryu and Tsuru classes have the opportunity to learn taiko and aikido as their specialty subjects. All students enjoy various cultural demonstrations at the end of each day.
We are proud to have a teaching staff of highly skilled and dedicated professionals who are committed to sharing their talents with our children. Nakayoshi Gakko promotes the Japanese concept of mentorship through our Sempais.
This program funded in part by a grant from Arts Council Silicon Valley in partnership with the County of Santa Clara and the California Arts Council.