We are excited to offer Virtual Zhailau for 2020
Let's connect as a community with programs for kids, adults, and families delivered digitally over Zoom!
All Family Activities
July 10, 8 pm EST: Opening Event and Ice Cream Social (byoic)
July 17, 8 pm EST: Zoom with the Kazakhstani Teachers – Past and Present
July 25, 3 pm EST: Community Crafting Activity (materials by mail, craft by Zoom)
July 31, 8 pm EST: Modern Day Kazakhstan with Erden
August 7, 8pm EST: Closing Ceremony and Virtual Wish Tree
Additional Activities
July 11, 10 am EST Virtual Meet and Hang out with Kids Growing Up in Kazakhstan
July 22 & Aug 5, 8 pm EST Book Club – At Home on the Kazakh Steppe by Janet Givens
July 19, 4 pm EST: Virtual Escape Room Competition
August 1, 3 pm EST: Cooking a Kazakh meal in your own kitchen
Cost: $175/family – includes all activities for all family members
Registration: June 16-June 30
PLUS
Adoption Identity
Adoption Identity for Parents: July 20th and July 29th at 8pm EST
Topics: Transracial Adoption: Discussing the Complexity and Supporting Adoptees Who Live It;
Ask the Adult Adoptee and Adoptive Mom: an open discussion
Adoption Identity for Young Adults Post High School, 19-21+: July 12th and July 19th at 7pm EST
Topics: Adoption, Race and Identity post high school with discussion
Adoption Identity for High Schoolers, Rising 10-12 grade: July 22nd and Aug 3rd at 7pm EST
Topics: Challenges regarding adoption, race and identity in high school
Adoption Identity for Rising 8th and 9th grade: July 23rd and July 0th 4:30 pm EST
Topics: Navigating race and adoption identity
Adoption Identity for Rising 6th and 7th grade: July 23rd and July 30th 3:00 pm EST
Topics: Adoption, Race and Identity
Rising 4th and 5th grade: July 23rd and July 30th 1:30 pm EST
Topics: Exploring adoption identity
Cost: $275/family – for both Virtual Zhailau AND Adoption Identity sessions
Make your payment through the Payal link at the bottom of the registration page. After payment, you will be sent a Sign-Up Genius link to sign-up for the specific activities your family members will participate in.
Can't wait to see everyone via Zoom!