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Welcome to Youth of Samoa
Welcome to Youth of Samoa
Youth of Samoa Culture Academy is a volunteer-run nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to preserving, teaching, celebrating, and passing forward Samoan culture to the next generation.
Youth of Samoa Culture Academy is a volunteer-run nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to preserving, teaching, celebrating, and passing forward Samoan culture to the next generation.
Through dance, language, traditions, cultural arts, workshops, and community involvement, we create opportunities for youth and families to build cultural knowledge, confidence, leadership, and connection.
Through dance, language, traditions, cultural arts, workshops, and community involvement, we create opportunities for youth and families to build cultural knowledge, confidence, leadership, and connection.
Everyone is welcome. Youth of Samoa is open to individuals of all ethnicities who are interested in respectfully learning about Samoan culture.
Everyone is welcome. Youth of Samoa is open to individuals of all ethnicities who are interested in respectfully learning about Samoan culture.
Our Program
Our Program
Connecting youth to Samoan culture through movement, language, tradition, and hands-on learning.
Connecting youth to Samoan culture through movement, language, tradition, and hands-on learning.
Samoan Dance & Performance
Samoan Dance & Performance
Youth learn Samoan dance, performance traditions, teamwork, stage presence, and how to represent the culture respectfully at community events.
Cultural Arts & Workshops
Cultural Arts & Workshops
Hands-on activities give youth opportunities to learn about traditional wear, cultural crafts, performance preparation, and other meaningful Samoan traditions.
Samoan Language & Culture
Samoan Language & Culture
Youth are introduced to Samoan words, greetings, conversation, customs, values, traditions, and cultural knowledge in a welcoming learning environment.
Our Youth. Our Culture. Our Future.
Our Youth. Our Culture. Our Future.
Our youth are at the heart of everything we do.
Our youth are at the heart of everything we do.
Youth of Samoa provides a space where young people can learn, build confidence, form meaningful connections, and take pride in carrying Samoan culture forward.
Our youth are encouraged to participate, share their ideas, support one another, and become part of shaping the future of the program for the next generation.
East Palo Alto
East Palo Alto
Senior Prom
Downtown San Mateo
Downtown San Mateo
Arts and Culture Fest
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
See where Youth of Samoa will be learning, performing, and connecting with the community.
See where Youth of Samoa will be learning, performing, and connecting with the community.
YOS Lesson Day
YOS Lesson Day
Date: October 5, 2026
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: TBA
YOS Heritage Day
YOS Heritage Day
Date: October 17, 2026
Time: 10am-6pm
Location: Hillview Park
Join Youth of Samoa
Join Youth of Samoa
Interested in becoming part of Youth of Samoa Culture Academy?
Interested in becoming part of Youth of Samoa Culture Academy?
Our program is open to youth and families who are interested in learning about Samoan dance, language, culture, traditions, and community.
Our program is open to youth and families who are interested in learning about Samoan dance, language, culture, traditions, and community.
All ethnicities are welcome.
All ethnicities are welcome.
Registration is completed through our official Google Form.
Be Part of the Mission
Help us preserve culture, support our youth, and strengthen our community.
Youth of Samoa Culture Academy welcomes families, volunteers, community partners, sponsors, and supporters who want to contribute to the growth of our program and help create meaningful opportunities for our youth.
You can support Youth of Samoa by:
Volunteering
Partnering with our organization
Supporting cultural workshops and events
Sponsoring youth activities or program needs
Donating supplies or resources
Helping connect Youth of Samoa with community opportunities
GET INVOLVED
Contact Youth of Samoa
Contact Youth of Samoa
Have a question, want to invite Youth of Samoa to an event, or interested in learning more about our program? We’d love to hear from you.
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