Meet Camp ANV ONLINE’s Dance and Movement Instructor: Joti Singh

 June 7, 2020

Joti Singh is a dance creator and dance innovator, sprung from the U.S. American south to parents from northern India. She is the Artistic Director of Duniya Dance and Drum Company. … Continue reading Meet Camp ANV ONLINE’s Dance and Movement Instructor: Joti Singh

Meet Camp ANV ONLINE’s Art Instructor: Jade Leyva

Magical Realism Artist Jade Leyva is from Mexico City and she now calls New Mexico her home. Her works express her love for nature and her positive hope for the … Continue reading Meet Camp ANV ONLINE’s Art Instructor: Jade Leyva

Meet Camp ANV ONLINE’s Wellness Coach: Kana Azhari (Coach Kay)

Kana Azhari (Coach Kay) is a healing artist, organizer and vegan chef.  She loves working with young people and believes in the infinite value, beauty and greatness of their spirit. Coach … Continue reading Meet Camp ANV ONLINE’s Wellness Coach: Kana Azhari (Coach Kay)

Meet Camp ANV ONLINE’s Cooking Instructor: Chef Liesha Barnett!

 June 6, 2020

Chef Liesha grew up in Oakland and began cooking at the age of 9. She joined the Navy when she was 17 years old and traveled the world cooking for … Continue reading Meet Camp ANV ONLINE’s Cooking Instructor: Chef Liesha Barnett!

Meet Camp ANV ONLINE’s ‘Big Ideas Science’ Instructor: Nicole Carvajal!

Nicole is a third-year medical student in the UC Berkeley-UCSF Joint Medical Program. She grew up in Van Nuys, California where she learned the love and power of community. She … Continue reading Meet Camp ANV ONLINE’s ‘Big Ideas Science’ Instructor: Nicole Carvajal!

Meet Sydney Collins, Camp ANV’s Camp Manager!

 May 12, 2020

Sydney Collins is Camp ANV’s new Camp Manager! Sydney believes that nature should be a safe space for everyone to play and grow, and she is excited to share her … Continue reading Meet Sydney Collins, Camp ANV’s Camp Manager!

What’s Farmer Aaron Doing? (Videos)

 April 7, 2020

Check out What’s Growin’ On with Farmer Aaron at ANV’s Farms at Tassafaronga Park and WOW Farm in West Oakland!   Farmer Aaron Heads to the Farm! Farmer Aaron inspects … Continue reading What’s Farmer Aaron Doing? (Videos)

ANV’s Statement Regarding Covid-19 | Respecto a Covid-19

 March 16, 2020

Dear Camp ANV and ANV After School Program (ASP) Families,  I know you have questions and concerns regarding the Corona Virus (COVID-19) and how it might affect our current operations … Continue reading ANV’s Statement Regarding Covid-19 | Respecto a Covid-19

Meet ANV’s 2019 Victory V. Lee Award for Excellence Awardees!

 October 23, 2019

Please meet this years Victory V. Lee Award for Excellence Awardees! These awards will be presented at ANV’s 2nd Annual Fall Silent Reading Benefit Party, “Rise Up!” on Saturday, November … Continue reading Meet ANV’s 2019 Victory V. Lee Award for Excellence Awardees!

Acta Non Verba’s 2nd Annual Silent Reading Benefit Party: Rise Up!

 September 26, 2019

Join us in celebrating Acta Non Verba: Youth Urban Farm Project’s 2nd Annual Silent Reading Benefit Party, hosted by world renown MC & Poet, Ms. Ryan Nicole! PLUS!! Meet our New … Continue reading Acta Non Verba’s 2nd Annual Silent Reading Benefit Party: Rise Up!