Tuesday, March 20, 2018

2018 Summer Camp Registration Now Open!



     Academic Enrichment | Arts & Crafts | Culinary Arts & Nutrition |  Field      Trips | Games History & Culture | Manners & Etiquette Lessons | Prep4Life (Asante Children's Theatre)
     Reading/Storytelling | Team Building Activities 



Looking for creative and fun learning activities to engage your child over the summer break? Register now for the Freetown Village Summer Day Camp!




Dates:  June 11 - July 20, 2018, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
             Early check in available (7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.) 

Location: Freetown Village Summer Camp will be held at Avondale Meadows                         Academy (3980 Meadows Drive). 

Cost: $75.00 per week, plus one-time registration fee.  

Eligibility: Open to children between the ages of 5 and 14 (grades K—8).  
               Spaces are limited. Early registration ends April 7th.


For applications or additional information:

Click: www.freetownvillage.org 
Call: 317-631-1870
Visit: 625 Indiana Avenue #200


Monday, February 26, 2018

Now Accepting Applications for our 2018 Summer Camp Staff!



We're looking for a few people to join our camp family! Adult candidates must be enthusiastic, creative, and have a genuine interest in the development of children.

Candidates must be able to commit to 6 full weeks, Monday through Friday (June 11 – July 20, 2018). The work schedule is 35-40 hours per week between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

FMI: http://bit.ly/2HtBAtH

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Freetown Village, Inc., is a living history museum. Since 1990, our summer camp outreach program has impacted the lives of over 5,000 children. We seek dynamic and talented individuals with a passion for children and for learning. Our curriculum has been designed to incorporate the Indiana State Standards. Each week, children ages 5 – 14 (K-8th) participate in a series of cultural, social, and community awareness activities.  From practical, hands-on history projects, team building exercises, and field trips, children will develop a greater sense of community and personal responsibility.

 

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Summer is almost here!

Spring semester will be over in just a few weeks - have you made plans to keep your young scholars engaged this summer? Freetown Village Summer Camp still has a few spots left. Call | Click | Contact us now for more information! 



Thursday, March 30, 2017

2017 Summer Camp Registration Now Open!


Academic Enrichment | Arts & Crafts | Culinary Arts & Nutrition |  Field Trips | Games 
History & Culture | Manners & Etiquette Lessons | Prep4Life (Asante Children's Theatre)
Reading/Storytelling | Team Building Activities 



Looking for creative and fun learning activities to engage your child over the summer break? Register now for the Freetown Village Summer Day Camp!

Dates:  June 12 - July 21, 2017, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
             Early check in available (7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.) 

Location: Freetown Village Summer Camp will be held at Zion Hope Church
              (46th and Arlington Avenue). 

Cost: $75.00 per week, plus one-time registration fee.  

Eligibility: Open to children between the ages of 5 and 14 (grades K—8).  
               Spaces are limited. Early registration ends April 7th.


For applications or additional information, please email: 
Marriam A. Umar, Program Director, marriam@freetownvillage.org. 



Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Now Accepting Applications for our 2017 Summer Camp Staff!


We're looking for a few people to join our camp family! Adult candidates must be enthusiastic, creative, and have a genuine interest in the development of children.

Freetown Village, Inc., is a living history museum. Since 1990, our summer camp outreach program has impacted the lives of over 5,000 children. We seek dynamic and talented individuals with a passion for children and for learning. Our curriculum has been designed to incorporate the Indiana State Standards. Each week, children ages 5 – 14 (K-8th) participate in a series of cultural, social, and community awareness activities.  From practical, hands-on history projects, team building exercises, and field trips, children will develop a greater sense of community and personal responsibility.


POSITION:  2017 SUMMER CAMP INSTRUCTOR

JOB DESCRIPTION: 
Serve as a positive role model for children and guests by adhering to company                       standards on personal conduct, safety, cleanliness, proper use of camp equipment     
        and punctuality at all times. 

Prepare for and implement assigned camp curriculum in an effective and timely 
        manner; use differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.

Foster a positive learning climate utilizing effective classroom management skills so 
        that every camper has a positive experience.

Supervise and provide instruction for campers (15-16) daily in assigned class, as well 
        as team facilitate large group (30-35) activities.

Observe student interaction and provide written evaluations of student outcomes at 
        weekly staff meeting.

Recognize and respond to opportunities for group problem solving.

Responsible for camper's overall safety during camp hours, including recess and 
        weekly field trips.

Observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety 
        regulations and emergency procedures and apply appropriate behavior-management 
        techniques. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must be enthusiastic, creative, and have a genuine interest in the 
        development of children.

Bachelor’s Degree, Teaching Certification (preferred)

Prior experience as a camp instructor or classroom teacher (2 - 3 years minimum) 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Evidence of a strong work ethic & organizational skills

Flexibility; ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Individuals must be willing to submit to a background check with law enforcement.   

Candidates must be able to commit to 6 full weeks, Monday through Friday (June 12 – July 21, 2017). The work schedule is 35-40 hours per week between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 

All instructors will be required to attend training sessions (May) and assist with camp set up/tear down.

Interested candidates should complete the attached application and send their résumés to:

Freetown Village, Inc.
Attn:  Program Director
PO Box 1041   Indianapolis, IN 46206

(E-mail)marriam@freetownvillage.org    (Fax) 317-631-0224

Monday, September 26, 2016

2016 Making a Difference Awards Dinner


We had a great time at our 3rd annual "Making a Difference" Awards Dinner recognizing the contributions of 4 outstanding citizens - Maggie Lewis, Tony Mason, Pat Payne, and Matt Steward. Their personal stories connected with our campers this summer, empowering them too to 'make a difference' in our community. Please consider making a contribution to our education programs, so that we can continue to document and share stories with future generations http://bit.ly/2d56eyi


Saturday, July 16, 2016

Making a Difference: Tony Mason

As we learn about community, we have an opportunity to meet some of our community leaders who are making a difference. Last week we were honored to meet Tony Mason, President and CEO of the Indianapolis Urban League.


"(Growing up) having people tell me about their experiences, helped shape my path and my direction. For me, it’s only appropriate to pass that on - pay it forward.”     
- Anthony "Tony" Mason
Tony Mason, Indianapolis Urban League with our summer campers
EARLY YEARS   
Anthony R. Mason was born on March 25, 1966 in Lima, Ohio (the Buckeye state). His parents, John and Dorothy Mason, both had an incredible influence on their children's lives. They instilled in them to be “nice about how you treat people.”  Anthony’s mother instilled in him a very strong sense of self and work ethic. “In her eyes you work hard and you try your best. You try to be 3 times better than the person you’re competing against or working with.  She really drove that home to myself, and my brothers.”

Anthony is the youngest of 6 children; he has one sister, and four brothers. Growing up Anthony had two favorite dogs, Blackie and Queen. Like most children, the chore Anthony liked least was taking out the garbage. However, he loved playing the game of ‘Life’ with his mother. Anthony, who is nicknamed Tony, loves barbecue chicken, greens, his wife’s sweet potatoes, and his mother’s lemon pie. His favorite colors are black and red.

HIGH SCHOOL and the INFLUENCE OF MENTORS                                                     
When Anthony was seven years old, his family moved to Evanston, IL. In school, history was Anthony’s favorite subject, and geometry was his least favorite. Anthony considered himself fortunate to have had a wonderful experience as a high school athlete at Evanston Township High School. He played basketball, and during his senior year, he was the team captain, with a winning record of 32-1. Through sports, he learned about building character, how to work as part of a team, perseverance and hard work.

Anthony was greatly influenced by Coach Herb Williams, and a few teachers around him. His math teacher, Ms. Kelly, was his favorite teacher because “she genuinely cared about her students and took extra time to ensure we understood the math lessons.” His brother, Renny “inspired me as I watched him earn his degrees from Yale and Case Western Reserves, and eventually open his own legal practice. He set an example for me. He showed me that I could achieve anything I put my mind to. Having people tell me about their experiences, helped shape my path and my direction. For me, it’s only appropriate to pass that on - pay it forward.”     
                                                                       
COLLEGE
Anthony attended Miami of Ohio University in 1984 and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration with an emphasis in public policy analysis. Anthony then earned his Master’s Degree in Sports Organization. His mother had hoped that he would become a doctor, but science was not his thing. “I always had this bug about sports.” 

CAREER
For the majority of his career, Mr. Mason has been in roles where sports was used or leveraged to impact the community and young people. As a recent graduate of Wichita State University, his first job was working in campus recreation. This program was organized by The National Youth Sports Programs and sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). This job gave him the opportunity to bring young people, who were at risk or under-served, onto the campus. Many of the students that participated in the program lived in the neighborhood adjacent to the university but had never been on campus. These students were the first in their families to become prospective college students. They never thought about the possibility of going to college until they were exposed to the campus through that program. Mr. Mason had the opportunity to get to know several individuals on the NCAA staff that made the transition when the NCAA moved from Kansas to Indianapolis. 

“I like to tell young people and young professionals all the time, that relationships are really, really huge and important because you just never know how things will work out.”

Mr. Mason began to work for the Indiana Black Expo as the Director of Family and Youth Programs. He counts the late Rev. Charles Williams (President of Indiana Black Expo) as a major influence and one of the role models and mentors that influenced him greatly. Rev. Williams taught him a lot about helping people, and serving the community.  Rev. Williams always said you had to “lead with your heart and not always with your head.” They worked with twelve chapters of Indiana Black Expo throughout the state.

After the NCAA relocated to Indianapolis, Mr. Mason left the Indiana Black Expo and began to work in the NCAA Education Services Division. He began coordinating youth outreach initiatives which included sports clinics.

After a year, Mr. Mason accepted the position of Executive Director of the Circle City Classic. From 2000 to 2008, he and his staff grew the scholarship program from $25,000 to over $100,000.
  
On January 21, 2009 Tony Mason was offered the position of Senior Vice President for the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Committee. He remembers the exact date because it was the day after President Obama’s inauguration. As the Senior Vice President he was responsible for providing administrative oversight and staff support for the Near Eastside Legacy Project and various community outreach efforts ranging from neighborhood redevelopment to educational programs to environmental initiatives to cultural arts projects to human impact initiatives.  Over 200,000 Indiana residents, young and old participated in various Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee and NFL initiatives.

In 2014 Mr. Mason became the third president and CEO of the Indianapolis Urban League, succeeding Joseph Slash and the late Sam Jones. The Indianapolis Urban League uses the disciplines of social work, economics, business and community development to help secure equal opportunities for disadvantaged citizens. 

MORE ABOUT MR. MASON
In 1993 Anthony married his college sweetheart, Joy. They are the proud parents of two sons, Miles and John Michael. 

Tony’s favorite book is “Malcolm X”, because of “his focus on becoming self-sufficient and helping others.” 

His favorite scripture is, “To whom much is given, much is expected.” This scripture is his favorite because “I believe God blesses us with strengths and gifts that He intends for us to use to help others.” 

His advice to young people? “Take advantage of all of the opportunities you have before you. Work hard each and everyday and put your best effort forward. Never underestimate the value and importance of relationships. Every experience prepares you for something that’s coming down the road, no matter how big or how small.”
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SAVE THE DATE - 9/20/16: "Making a Difference: Celebrating Our Community" Awards Dinner