AFLO HEALTH, INC.
Presents
BODY SOVEREIGNTY CAMP
NOVEMBER 20-22, 2023
Transitioning into womanhood is a ceremonial birthright that is meant to be celebrated.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
SPACES ARE LIMITED! SIGN UP TODAY!
When: Monday November 20 – Wednesday 22, 2023 9am-12pm
Where: EAST BAY COMMUNITY SPACE, 507 55TH STREET, OAKLAND, CA
We believe that true success in life is built on a foundation of good health, confidence and a true understanding of ourselves.
Program Details
This is a wellness camp designed to celebrate girls on their coming of age journey from girl to womanhood. They will be gifted with information that every woman deserves to have right from the start. We will explore healthy ways to live with lessons taught in an open and fun way. Our activities are centered around traditional African ancestral practices that promote self-love and enhance the mind-body connection. This is a safe space for them to ask questions while having fun and connecting with other girls their age.
We empower girls to become individual catalysts for a collective change.
By the end of the program, participants will gain:
An understanding of changes happening with their minds and bodies.
A network of support with friends and instructors.
Confidence and resilience that will allow them to express who they really are.
A sense of pride in their African ancestry.
Tools to establish healthy boundaries for themselves and with others.
An understanding of how to protect their own energy and why it is important in goal .setting
An understanding of the importance of choosing positive friend circles.
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
9:00-9:30- Welcome, Arrival
9:30-9:45 – Morning Movement Practice
9:45-10:00 – Break, Morning Snack
10:00-11:00- Topic of the Day
11:00-11:45 – Mind-body Connection Activity
11:45-12:00: Closing Circle, Reflections
CAMP ACTIVITIES
Movement Practices: African dance, yoga, self expression dance
Circle Time: Meditation, Breathwork, Journaling, Art activities, Q&A
Community Service Project: Campers will participate in the assembly of feminine hygiene kits to bring awareness to period poverty
Topics Covered:
*Mind-Body Connection
*Body Literacy: Anatomy, Hormonal Awareness, Menstruation
*Understanding Emotions: Joy, Anxiety, Depression
*Defining Mind-Body Sovereignty: How it is gained vs. how it is lost
*Perception of Self: Self-esteem, Confidence Building, Vulnerability
*Boundaries: Establishing and Fortifying your own
*Sisterhood: Finding positive friend circles, sisterhood wounding and bullying
Aflo Health, Inc. is a black-owned health education company that designs wellness, health coaching and mentorship programs for black teens and adolescent girls. We design activities and exercises that enhance mind-body connection, promote body awareness, self-love and confidence. The programs also reflect on African-American history and address how generational and ancestral trauma contributes to the way black girls are taught to view themselves and each other.