Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Creative Nomads
Legal Name (if Different): Creative Nomads, Ltd
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 211 E. Lombard St, #259
City: Baltimore
State: Maryland
Postal Code: 21202
Main Phone: 3098688639
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://where-art-starts.tumblr.com/
Employer ID Number: 47-4554872
Organization Tax Status: 501 c 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3.5.21
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Drumming With Dad
Project Description:

Drumming with Dad is a summer immersive parent engagement experience designed to provide opportunities for fathers to bond with their children and other fathers while learning the art of African drumming. Each session is held twice a week, morning and afternoon/evening, to accommodate the schedules of participating fathers. 

Father engagement is a vital and integrated aspect of parent, family, and community engagement work (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services). Research shows that fathers tend to have a strong motivation to participate fully in their children’s lives. Drumming with Dad seeks to create a safe space for fathers (and male caregivers) to talk about the challenges and successes of fatherhood while using the drums as metaphors for the family and community. Participants learn the history of drumming and how to use drumming for artistic expression and social connection. Children learn and develop listening, communication, coordination, self-discipline, and cooperation skills. Fathers learn and develop the skills to bond with their children and create meaningful, enriching experiences with them.

CAMP DAD, a tandem three-day outdoor program, runs from Friday to Sunday and will be hosted at a campsite. Last year our camping program took place at Gifford Pinchot State Park in Wellsville, Pennsylvania. From sun-up to sundown fathers and their children ages 5 – 15 are immersed in nature exploration and skill-building activities including hiking, boating, swimming, and arts and crafts. 
Collectively, our Drumming with Dad/CAMP DAD program aims to: (1) Increase fathers’ engagement in their children’s learning, (2) Strengthen parent-child relationships through skill-building and exploratory activities, (3) Provide a high quality outdoor recreational experience for underserved children and fathers who might otherwise not have access to such opportunities, and (4) Lay the foundation for program participants to become enthused stewards of community assets and natural resources.

Total Project Budget: 27,800

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Baltimore Community Foundation, Baltimore City Public Schools,

Project Duration: 10 Weeks
Geographical Area Served: Baltimore, MD
Age Group To Be Served: 5 -15 and Fathers

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Miss
Contact First Name: Kayenecha
Contact Last Name: Daugherty
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 309.868.8639
Contact Email: hello@thecreativenomads.org