DAMLA

Daphne A. Moote Learning Academy


DAMLA offers summer creative workshops for multi-age children. This educational idea in progress maintains that learning through the performing arts enhances academic achievement, accelerates personal development and self-image, while promoting camaraderie and teamwork.

Academy founder, and artistic director, Akani Fletcher, along with co-director, Daphne A. Moote, have trained hundreds of students in grades K-7. Their ongoing educational research has fashioned a curriculum that is both challenging and fun. In addition to daily cooking experiences, innovative science projects, creative media, and a lot of encouragement, each summer series culminates in the performance of an original children's play written and directed by Akani.



DAMLA is a non-profit organization. Please consider a tax deductible donation to our Scholarship Fund to assist deserving students otherwise not able to participate. For credit card donations, please call S.E.E. at (818) 225-9150, and specify DAMLA.

Summer 2024 Workshops Enrollment Now Open!  

Contact Us

Email:

DAMLA.Insearch@gmail.com

ABOUT THE ACADEMY:

Students in DAMLA participate in a variety of activities emphasizing their creative talents. Students cook, learn scientific principles through hands-on experiments, and participate in Dynamic  Council™ to develop awareness and self confidence. The goal is fun while learning; all done in a relaxed, non-threatening environment.



D.A.M.L.A.  Testimonials



DAMLA is the kind of life experience that sticks with a young person forever. I participated in the program for six years, despite being the kind of kid that normally shied away from the spotlight and tended to be quiet in front of others. This program gives kids the opportunity to learn about themselves, form bonds with great friends, and have fun. I always loved the cooking and science, and even grew to enjoy the “little bit of singin’, little bit of dancin’, and little bit of actin’.” After countless years off, I returned to the program as an assistant. This was one of the best parts of my time with DAMLA, as I was able to make sure that these youngsters could create great memories just as I did. This experience gave me a unique perspective on the impact of such a program on such young minds. There is nothing better than the DAMLA program…every child should have the opportunity to participate in something like it.


Colin Elder


My husband. Pat. and I would like to express our thanks to you and Akani for providing our girls with a wonderful experience in DAMLA this summer. We find it amazing that with the wide range of the children‘s ages. They all cooperated with one another to put together a play in just three short weeks. Our girls ages ll,8 and 6 were allowed to get involved at their comfort and skill levels to participate in all the acting, singing, and dancing, cooking, walking and an activities- They were allowed to express themselves in a supporting and loving environment. The experience was a great self-esteem builder and confidence-builder for them. We really want to participate again next summer. I also wanted to mention they loved your assistant Savannah.

Mary Stanford


Dear Akani & Daphne,


“. . . .I was trying to figure out exactly what makes your program so unique and after much deliberation I’ve decided that . . . it’s a fun, creative 4 weeks but more importantly, you make them feel good about themselves. Your love for the kids and what you do really shines through. We are so glad you’ve continued this program all these years so that Nico had the opportunity to experience it along with Carlo and Jamie. Thanks for your great job!

Al and Ruby Di