Program Overview

Latinitas is the only non-profit organization focused on empowering Hispanic girls through media and technology. We publish LatinitasMagazine.org, a bilingual webzine by and for Hispanic girls. In addition, we offer opportunities to involve girls in the publication process to develop their own media. We offer fun girl-oriented camps, after-school programs, mentor projects, and workshops focused on media. With a variety of enriching experiences, Latina girls discover their voice and develop media skills while building a solid foundation for their future.

HIGHLIGHTS

Latinitas Spring Break Camp 2010 will introduce girls to careers in media with writing, photography, film and desktop publishing activities. The camp will take place Mar.15-19 at the Latinitas Headquarters in 1107 S. 8th Street, Austin, TX and 1359 Lomaland #502, El Paso, TX. To register for the Austin camp, contact 512.322.9947 or latinitasld@yahoo.com. To register for the El Paso camp, contact 915.239.5051 or latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com
Latinitas is a founding sister of The Girls Now! Conference with the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders and GENaustin. The Girls Now! Conference and Workshops explore the issues of Body Image, Bullying, and Being a Girl with topics such cyber-bullying, dating, diversity, media literacy, parent-daughter relationships and physical health.
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Attention Media Divas! Join the El Paso, Texas Latinitas Saturday Camp Series. Have you ever wanted to go behind the scenes to make a video? Do you want to improve your photography technique? Would you like to become a magazine editor? Discover how to create your own media with Latinitas. Join us for these free workshops held the 3rd Saturday of every month in Austin and the 4th Saturday of every month in El Paso. Sign up today.
Outreach Workshops are collaborative programs held in partnership with local youth groups to offer girls an opportunity to participate in fun and engaging media lessons designed to develop skills and spark interest. We are always looking to build partnerships with community groups to share our curriculum with Hispanic girls to give them an opportunity to explore media. Contact Alicia at latinitasaly@yahoo.com for more information.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Club Latinitas is an educational after-school newsroom where Hispanic girls learn the fundamentals of journalism through exciting hands-on activities. We are currently recruiting 4th - 8th graders from local elementary and middle schools to participate in our program. Latinitas will be expanding its programming from 6 to 18 campuses in the Fall - stay tuned for more details on our school locations. Contact Laura at laura@latinitasmagazine.org for more information. Sign up now to reserve a spot.
The Teen Reporter Intern Program is a journalism mentorship program where Latina high-school students are mentored and guided by experienced journalists. We have current openings for high school students who are interested in becoming teen reporters for our magazine. Contact Sandie to join our Austin, Texas reporter squad at teenlatinitas@yahoo.com. To join the El Paso teen reporter program email Alicia Rascon. Sign up now to reserve a spot.
Camp Latinitas inspires girls in grades 4-8th to find their creative expression outlet by producing original media arts projects during the summer. In this 2-week-long day media divas camp program at the Mexican American Cultural Center, girls explore multimedia arts such as photography, writing, design, radio production and film-making. Click here for more information about registering.