Youth Activities : Orissa Society of the Americas

2nd-5th July 2009, New Jersey

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Hotel Reservation alert :Trenton Marriott is almost booked. Please call Courtyard by Marriott Princeton at 1-800-321-2211 and mention "OSA". Negotiated rates are $79 (Code : OSA without breakfast) and $99 (Code : OSA with breakfast). We will be providing continuous transportation all day to and from the hotel to the theatre.

Youth Activities

Our Young adults are the ambassadors of our community. We have provided enough opportunities to let them shape themselves build a perfect image for themselves and pursue their interest and hobbies, while swapping their roles from our culture to their peers. Our convention has been a family affair, and we would like a great participation from the younger generation while balancing our culture and their evolving taste.

For the activities, we are making two groups:

Children (ages 2-11 years)
Young & Youth (ages 12-20 years)

Various events Planned

Cultural Events

- Subrina Biswal award competition
- Live DJ & Dance
- OSA Idol
- Tiny Tot

Day tour to Philadelphia to learn about US History

Day tour to New York City (for Young Adults)

Seminars

- On topics pertaining to various aspects of their life and give them the opportunity to do so in a common atmosphere.
- Orissa and its history, culture and language
- Social issues involving how to cope with peers, bullying, racism and adjusting to multi-cultural societies

Painting and coloring

Quiz & Word Games

Fashion Shows

Light Sports & Games typical to Orissa including Puchi, Roomal chori etc

Ideas are being solicited from our youths and members to get more involvements from this growing segment of our society. Please write to our Youth Coordinators present in “Contact Us” column. You may blog in http://osaconvention09.blogspot.com and a face book under construction (Volunteering will be appreciated)