About

C.C.A. is a national organization that seeks to unite students across different schools, raise awareness of cultures, educate students about different life experiences.

This mission statement will be achieved by following the Three E’s:

1. Expose : Students will become exposed to other cultures outside of their own town/school by attending “conferences*” with other schools.

2. Educate : Students will then learn about these different cultures through talking with others, workshops, and listening to speakers.

3. Evaluate : Finally, students will evaluate what they have learned and been exposed to, in order to become a better global citizen.

*What is a conference ?

CCA Chapters will attend conferences on the Regional, State, and National Level. The goal of these conferences is for students to network, learn about cultures at other schools and communities, and to attend workshops/events. (For now, conferences will just be regional until the program grows).

Competing vs. Working Together : Students currently do not have an outlet that connects them to other schools besides competing against them in sports, debates, mock trials, and other activities. Students can conference with students from other schools, building tight binds and connections. CCA is different from other organizations because it is an opportunity for students to work together with students from other schools.

Benefits to Schools:

- Broadens students leadership and empathetic skills

- Develops an understanding of cultures, diversity, and all different life experiences - Creates global awareness by building connections and exposing students to cultures the school may not have to offer

What do students do outside of conferences?

- CCA will put out a packet of resources and ideas if students would like to adhere to those

- Outings/Field Trips/Community Service

- Other activities that vary chapter by chapter

This Year’s Theme: “Know Your Roots”

Our theme for next year is two-fold. Our activities will not only be about exploring our personal/family roots and heritage, but also the roots of our community and the indigenous people who lived/live here. In coordination with the theme, our conferences will have workshops dedicated to embracing personal cultures of students; and also workshops dedicated to embracing the Wampanoag culture and language.