ENGAGING DIFFERENCE + SPARKING CULTURAL DISCOVERY

CULTURE CAMP is a creative culture conference curated especially for traditional and non-traditional educators.

Explore, learn, and connect with different cultures through craft, cuisine, music, and dance while

learning methods to incorporate authentic cultural learning into your teaching environment.

WHEN

2020 DATE TO COME!

9:30AM – 4:30PM

WHERE

CITY YEAR HEADQUARTERS OF IDEALISM

287 Columbus Avenue   Boston

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

We live in a global community – and our local learning environments are microcosms of the 

vibrancy and vitality of the world’s rich diversity of cultures and traditions.

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CULTURE CAMP is a daylong creative culture conference curated for traditional and non-traditional educators

presented by Purple Suitcase. It is designed to provide new learning, skills, and inspiration.

This learning lab is constructed to spark and support learning environment exploration that celebrates the

unique diversity of our communities and builds bridges of understanding and discovery for students.

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THE EXPERIENCE

2 Exploration Campfires  •  2 Workshops  •  A Cultural Indaba  •  A Global Tasting Lunch 

Our unique mix of curated experiences and gathered resources from artisans, chefs, musicians, and cultural experts

will spark and deepen your cultural knowledge and toolkit. The day is programmed to inspire and increase innovation.

You will have the opportunity to explore ways to adapt cultural modules for your teaching environments and

connect with fellow CULTURE CAMPers to exchange best practices and forge collaborations. 

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ABOUT PURPLE SUITCASE 

Purple Suitcase, a cultural education organization, founded CULTURE CAMP for those looking to discover resources for their teaching environments, from school classrooms and after-school programs to home learning environments and camps.

www.purplesuitcase.com

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JOIN US + TRAVEL AROUND THE GLOBE IN A DAY!

Come journey with us, excite your senses, fill your spirit, and leave with

a "suitcase" filled with resources that will inspire, enrich, and delight your students!

  ENGAGING DIFFERENCE + SPARKING CULTURAL DISCOVERY

CULTURE CAMP offers a day-long immersion in multi-cultural traditions and enrichment with experiential programming: two exploration campfires, two workshops, a culture indaba, and a lunch & learn featuring offerings from around the globe. 

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2019 PROGRAM FOR THE DAY

9:00AM     CHECK-IN + MORNING TREATS

9:30AM     OPENING CAMPFIRE : cultural context 360

10:30AM   WORKSHOPS : spin the globe

12:00PM   CULTURE INDABA : the single story 

12:30PM   GLOBAL TASTING LUNCH : food + culture  |  spotlighting ​WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN

2:00PM    WORKSHOPS : building authentic stories

3:30PM    CLOSING CAMPFIRE : your culture toolkit

5:00PM     PROGRAM ENDS