SESAME FLYERS INTERNATIONAL
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JUNE 2014


A capacity crowd attended the SFI 5th Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala on May 15th at the luxurious Tropical Paradise Restaurant in East Flatbush. Among those attending the sold out event were honorees, scholars, performers as well as sponsors and supporters of Sesame Flyers International. Their purpose: to celebrate the efforts of Sesame Flyers International in its 31st year of providing youth development, culture and social service opportunities to the residents of Brooklyn. The Platinum sponsor of the SFI 5th Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala was Municipal Credit Union .....
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WHAT'S NEW

SFI SPRING APPEAL

SFI STEEL PAN ORCHESTRA

SUMMER MADNESS

If your child/family needs cultural fortification, academic enrichment and support, Sesame Flyers International (SFI) is here.  Our home of 31 years is your home, a home where our families, patrons and most importantly, our children are valued, treated with respect and provided a warm, nurturing environment.  Your contributions have helped made SFI the leading Caribbean Cultural Center

SFI Youth Steel Orchestra workshop is here!  Taught by renowned steel pan virtuoso Freddie Harris III, this musical exploration allows students to be part of a group of positive peers working together for one goal - the love of MUSIC!  Student learn how to play the only instrument invented in the 20th century, the Steel Drum.  To register your child and for more information.

As the United States of America celebrates Caribbean Heritage Month, we at Sesame Flyers International, Inc are proud of where we come from and the contributions and legacy our predecessors left for us.  Here is our featured Caribbean Heritage highlight: Trinidadian born Aerospace Engineer, Camille Wadrop Alleyne.  Click bit.ly/1mJlOhz to read more about this Caribbean pioneer.

     

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SESAME FLYERS INTERNATIONAL WINNERS CIRCLE
Sesame Flyers International (SFI) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS.  Aspiring to be the best young professionals they can be, these students have been accepted to some of the most notable colleges in the country: FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, HOWARD UNIVERSITY and ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY and are pursuing degrees in Fashion, Psychology and the Science.

2014 CHAD MAGLOIRE SCHOLARSHIP recipients are Alonzo Cruz-Bourne, Shanah Logan, Danielle Thomas, Shauntel Caton, and Nina Colon.

2014 MELISSA HUNTE SCHOLARSHIP Awardee recipient is Nile Jay Daniels.

SFI is very proud of all of our young winners, as they are guided by a sense of purpose and are making valuable contributions to their community. We congratulate these fine young men and women and wish them much success!

 


LITTLE SPROUTS : SPRING AHEAD
Calling all green thumbs, to plant, clean-up and nurture your very own community gardens. As we aim to create and cultivate green citizens within our communities, gardening teaches the principles in which the delicate balance between bees, plants, fruits, vegetables and the environment, function. Gardening also teaches the importance of a balanced growth cycle that can sustain an entire community. Plant a tree, or nurture your garden TODAY!

 


SESAME HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAM
For most of us, time is tight in the morning, so it is very essential we get the most benefit from our workout sessions.  From fueling and warming up to enhance performance, to structuring strength training sessions to maximize results, Sesame Flyers Health and Fitness Program offers it all under the guidance of Head Trainer Coach Matthew

 

PROGRAMS


The O.S.T Program at I.S 211 is in its second year of its 3 year contract.  They were contracted to enroll 120 participants, currently they have surpassed their enrollment with 131 participants and working towards making their rate of participation for each child.  The program operates Monday thru Thursday from 3 pm to 6 pm.  We offer an array of activities where the focus is S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) and Leadership.  We also offer basketball, football, dance, fashion and steel drums.  We now look forward to Summer Camp which begins in July.


The SFI Glenwood Community Center provides engaging activities for young people and adults designed to help participants acquire the academic foundation and interpersonal skills needed to graduate from high school, succeed in their chosen career, and give back to the community.  Our community center focuses on high quality programming delivered by community based organizations and is located in the New York City Housing Authority residential developments.  Typical youth activities includes - academics and community engagement.

UPCOMING EVENTS

   

For more information on any event, please contact Sesame Flyers International hotline at 718-693-0500 or development@sesameflyers.org

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SESAME CARNIVAL ADULT BAND LAUNCH

SATURDAY JUNE 21 the most anticipated band launch will finally be here.  PASSPORT TO PARADISE by the champions of Labor Day Carnival, SESAME CARNIVAL.  Come out the see the designs of the best band leaders in New York City.

SESAME CARNIVAL KIDDIES BAND LAUNCH

SATURDAY JUNE 28
at Winthrop Beacon III Community Center.  The theme for Kiddies Carnival 2014 is PASSPORT TO PARADISE, so bring the kids and the entire family out to the most anticipated Kiddies Band Launch 2014.

BILDERSEE END OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION

WEDNESDAY JUNE 18
  the Bildersee Beacon will be hosting their annual END OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION.  Come out and see a showcase of culture and talent by your kids.  Music, dance, short stories and much more will be on display.

WINTHROP BEACON TALENT SHOWCASE

WEDNESDAY JUNE 18 be part of the excitement as Winthrop Beacon III Community Center prepares to host its annual END OF THE YEAR CONCERT showcasing the talents of the beacon program.

 

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