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CAMPS |
The Academy has successfully arranged camps on a number of
occassions. Ranging from one day camps to 7 day stayover camps
in Dudley, Smethwick, Sparkhil and even Glasgow.
The camps give the children to develop, learn and enjoy themselves
in a comfortable and fun environment with other kids from
their own background, giving them confidence and a sense of
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SPORTS |
The Naujawan Academy encourages and organises all types of
sports activities and tournaments.
Activities include football, basketball, paintballing, rounders,
football, watersports and rockclimbing.
teh academy wishes to improve the level of fitness and increase
awareness of health and diet. |
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MUSIC |
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Music classes for young and old. instruments include Vaja,
Tabla and Sitar. The Academy also does classes in singing.
The children are free to pick which instrument they want to
learn. |
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COMPUTERS |
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We arrange classes for young and old in basic computer skills,
CLAIT, using the internet and even art. |
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HELPLINE |
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The Naujawan Academy realised that there was an increase in
Sikh youth problems, so we setup a Sikh Youth Helpline where
kids could phone up and talk anonymously about any personal
problems they might be having. We successfully managed to
help in many cases and even helped to resolve problems some
youths were having at schools. |
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AWARENESS
SEMINARS |
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The Academy regularly organises seminars on drugs,health related
issues and common everyday problems like bullying and racism.
These seminars usually take the form of talks, discussion
groups and drama roleplays. An active effort is made to involve
the kids and develop their confidence and communication skills. |
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EDUCATION |
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The academy holds many after school classes to help with school
work and also teach english and panjabi languages. |
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SCHOOL
LIASING |
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The naujawan Academy regularly liases with schools and facilitates
school visits to Sikh temples, giving a wider understanding
within the community and building links with local organisations. |
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