Whether it's making a dreamcatcher, dressing up in a Native American headdress, or doing a "traditional African dance" workshop, camp leaders often have a hard time distinguishing between cultural appropriation, cultural appreciation, and cultural mixing. What is cultural appropriation? What damage does it perpetuate by conveying stereotypes that are detrimental to certain groups, often [...]
Our Strategic Projects for 2021 Our team is always looking for ways to better achieve our mission. To do so, we have built a list of desirable projects. Each of the following five accreditations and initiatives resonate with our mission and will allow us to better serve the EFBA community. Which one do [...]
Dear parents, Dear stakeholders, I wanted to write my Happy New Year message last Wednesday. It was supposed to be full of hopes and King Cake. Instead, as the legislative branch of our government was being attacked and the country was descending into chaos, I was transfixed by the realization that I may lose [...]
We are so excited to be hosting our very first virtual winter programs! Get a sneak peek of our teen bunks at Le Club EFBA, and learn more about two of our Digital Camp Counselors, Christopher and Louis. Which counselors will be leading activities with our teens this winter? Lidvine, our resident [...]
We believe that, whether in person or online, children learn best through play. You can help us bring more play into the virtual classroom. Will you join us? DONATE ON FACEBOOK DONATE ON OUR WEBSITE This year, Giving Tuesday is on December 1. Last year, EFBA successfully piloted the [...]
Nadia grew up in Vaucluse in the south of France. After her family’s succession of international moves, she settled down in the Bay Area in 2007, and decided to explore the world of education to share her passion for the French language and to help French-language families preserve their roots. She joined EFBA as a [...]
