The DAY Program

10/16/2026

Have you ever seen someone playing the drums, heard those rhythms, and thought, “I wanna learn how to do that”?

And if that feeling keeps coming back every time you see or hear the drums, maybe it’s time to do something about it!

If you’re in the 757 and you genuinely want to learn, there’s nowhere else you need to be tomorrow morning!

You don’t need experience. You don’t have to know a single rhythm. You just have to be willing to learn.

Stop overthinking it. The right time is NOW!

Come join us in the circle!

SATURDAY DRUM CAMP
11 AM–12 PM
The Empowerment Center
218 Williamson Rd. | Portsmouth, VA

All ages welcome. Beginners encouraged.
👀You’ve been thinking about it long enough! Now it’s time to get in the circle.

🎁Registration is open! Tap the link in our bio to secure your spot for tomorrow’s Drum Camp. We’ll see you in the circle!
PortsmouthVA

10/16/2026

We’re thinking about bringing African dance classes back, and we want to hear from YOU! Who’s ready to move with us again?

And we don’t have to wait to come together!

DRUM CAMP IS TOMORROW!

Saturday | 11 AM–12 PM
📍 The Empowerment Center | Portsmouth, VA

Youth $15 | Adults $20 | Family $25

Come spend part of your Saturday with us. Good rhythms, good people, and plenty of room to learn!

PortsmouthVA 757

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

FROM THE CIRCLE TO THE STAGE!

These are some of our Drum Camp students who decided to take what they’ve been learning and perform alongside The DAY Program!

And this is what we love about Drum Camp! It’s more than learning rhythms. It’s developing skills, building confidence, connecting with culture, and experiencing what it means to make music together.

Some come for the joy of drumming. Others discover they want to take it further. There’s room for everyone in the circle!

THE DAY PROGRAM | SATURDAY DRUM CAMP

Traditional West African drumming with Kam Kelly.

Saturdays | 11 AM–12 PM
The Empowerment Center | Portsmouth, VA

Youth $15 | Adults $20 | Family $25

No experience necessary. Drums available for youth during class.

Come learn. Come connect. Come be part of the rhythm!

Message us for registration details.

PortsmouthVA

10/12/2026

What a wonderful opportunity for families in our community!

I love seeing more resources and opportunities becoming available to support individuals and families. Access to meaningful connections, encouragement, creative expression, and wellness services can make such a difference!

We’re excited about our growing partnership with The Empowerment Center and the opportunity to reach more people through drumming, yoga, guided breathing, and peer support.

Know someone who could benefit? Help us spread the word! Opportunities like these deserve to reach the people who need them.

Let’s keep creating opportunities for our community to connect, grow, and thrive!

10/12/2026

One thing I love about drumming is that you don’t just hear the sound. You can feel it.

But you don’t need a drum to experience vibration. You have your own voice!

THIS WEEK, WE PRACTICE… HUMMING!

Not singing. Not trying to sound good. Just giving our exhale a sound and paying attention.

Try a gentle “mmmm.” Notice where you feel it. Change your pitch a little. Does anything shift?

Maybe you notice the vibration. Maybe the sound helps you stay focused on your breathing. Maybe you discover something you’ve never really paid attention to before.

That’s what we’re exploring this week.

This week isn’t about trying to feel a certain way. It’s about getting curious about what happens when we add sound to our breath.

Now I’m curious! Did you feel your hum in your lips, your face, your chest, or somewhere else?

Tell us in the comments, save this post to practice throughout the week, and share it with someone who could use a little more rhythm in their day.

Want to bring the power of breath, sound, and rhythm to your next gathering?

The DAY Program creates customized wellness experiences for individuals, groups, organizations, and special events.

Let’s create an experience that fits your needs!

🌐 www.thedayprogram.net
📩 [email protected]

Make it familiar now, so your body recognizes it later.

🏋🏾‍♀️

10/12/2026

ON THIS DAY, WE CELEBRATE PAUL BOGLE AND THOSE WHO STOOD WITH HIM. 🇯🇲

Accounts of October 11, 1865, describe hundreds marching from Stony Gut to Morant Bay, Jamaica, determined to demand better.

Among those leading the march was Paul Bogle, a Baptist deacon and community leader.

Slavery had ended decades earlier, but Jamaica’s Black majority was still living under British colonial rule, with much of the land, wealth, and political power controlled by a small minority.

Bogle had already traveled to seek an audience with the colonial governor, who refused to meet with him.

So the people came together.

The marchers approached Morant Bay accompanied by the sounds of drums, conch shells, horns, and fifes.

At the courthouse, a confrontation broke out. The militia fired into the crowd, and protesters fought back.

What followed became known as the Morant Bay Rebellion.

British authorities responded with a brutal crackdown that killed hundreds. Bogle was later captured and executed.

But his courage and leadership were not forgotten.

Today, Jamaica honors him as a National Hero. And October 11 is a day to remember the courage of those who stood beside him.

10/11/2026

🪘🔥 YOU’VE HEARD THE DRUMS. NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!

PORTSMOUTH, SATURDAY DRUM CAMP IS BACK!

Ever wanted to learn how to play a West African drum? Here’s your chance!

Bring your family, bring a friend, or come solo! We’re bringing people of all ages together to learn authentic West African rhythms, have some fun, and experience the power of making music together.

Never touched a drum before? EVEN BETTER! No experience necessary. We’ll teach you!

🥁 KICKOFF: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17!

📍 The Empowerment Center
218 Williamson Rd, Portsmouth, VA
⏰ 11 AM – 12 PM

🎟️ Youth $15 | Adults $20 | Family $25
✅ Drums provided
✅ Beginners welcome
✅ Medicaid-funded options available through The Empowerment Center

We make music, not noise! 🪘

🔥 Don’t just like the flyer. Come experience it!

👉🏾 Grab your spot at thedayprogram.net or visit the link in our bio!

10/11/2026

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