1. The National Organization of Minority
Architects
Summer Camp Video: http://SoCalNOMA.org/campoverview.html
NOMA is a 501.c.3 Non-profit organization
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Exposing & Mentoring Our Youth In The
Design of the Built Environment!
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Of Approximately 100,000 Registered Architects in the U.S. Only 1,863
are African American.
(Male: 1,576 Female: 287)
Alarming Industry Statics
Our Goal for the
National Organization of Minority Architects,
is to make sure 100 years from today we are in the conversation regarding our
contributions to America and the world.
National Website: www.noma.net
Local Website: http://socalnoma.org
Our mission statement is to “Champion Diversity in the Architectural
and Engineering Industry, and create the relevance that is truly
needed in our community.
NOMA’s Team of professionals in the architectural and engineering fields have
the ability to increase the participant’s vision with dynamic tools of the
trades. Which has had the ability to show our youth the relevance that
minorities play in the field. Over the last 6 year this in itself has helped to
expand our young camper’s vision.
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NOMA’s mission is to “Champion Diversity in the
Architectural and Engineering Industry.
WHAT IS NOMA?
NOMA IS A GROUP OF ARCHITECTS, DESIGNERS, URBAN PLANNERS AND ENGINEERING
HOW’S MISSION IT IS TO EXPOSE AND MENTOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF
PROFESSIONAL IN THE DESIGN SERVICES AND BUILDING INDUSTRY.
NOMA is a 501.c.3 Non-profit organization
■ CAMP NOMA as been created to Equip, Empower, Educate and Engage Youth Through
Architectural Design And Engineering Techniques. CAMP NOMA is anticipating over 100 Middle
School and High School Students (Campers) to join SoCal NOMA’s Team of Architects , Engineers,
Urban Planners, Educators and Volunteers for a one-of-a-kind hands on Design Experience.
OUR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER HAS IMPLEMENT SUCCESSFULLY OVER THE
PASS SIX YEARS, AN AMAZING SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOR OUR YOUTH, CALLED
CAMP NOMA.
■ Camp NOMA is a part of NOMA’s Project Pipeline Initiative to increase the representation of
minority professionals in the field of Architecture and Engineering.
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Los Angeles Southwest College will host CAMP NOMA on
June18th, 25th , July 9th and 16th Showcasing the latest in
sustainable design on their newly renovated campus.
OUR 7TH ANNUAL ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING SUMMER CAMP
ALLOWS US TO EXPOSE AND MENTOR THE NEXT GENERATION IN THE
DESIGN OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT…
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Why is Architecture,
Engineering and Design
Important as Careers?
The goal today is to make sure 100 years from today we are in the
conversation when it come to rebuilding America and the world
The Great Pyramids built in Egypt are a part of our history
Benjamin Banneker , a former slave, engineer and architect was
commissioned by Thomas Jefferson to design Washington DC
Paul Williams, is the designer of the LAX Airport Control Tower
Architecture and engineering is a excellent career choice with a lot of jobs
from the construction industry to the manufacturing to the medical industry
7. The art or practice of
designing buildings
is a part of our
culture dating back
to the Pyramids!
Architectural design
is one of the most
important elements
of our creative
process!
The planning of our
community and the
built living
environments is a
major missing link in
the primary and
secondary
educational process!
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This summer, the SoCal Chapter is offering their sixth annual 3-day Saturday
only summer camp (SC:NOMA|ARCH Camp). The summer camp has been
well received since our first effort in 2010.
Last year we received the Los Angeles Community College District’s,
Career Technical Education Award for the camp.
The Camp which is located on the campus of Southwest College, in it’s new
LEED Certified Platinum Facilities, introducing the participants to practical
essential elements of architecture and engineering, as to promote a potential
career and vocation in the fields, via walking tour, lectures, drawing and a
hands-on projects.
The CAMP NOMA as been created to Equip, Empower ,Educate and Engage
our Youth through architectural design and engineering techniques as well as
establishes and cultivate a unique platform fostering the facilitation of
community awareness. The engagement of corporate sponsors and community
partnerships have presented diverse opportunities for civic participation and
community cohesion.
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The camp offers a direct correlation with working practitioners in the
field of architecture and engineering that look like the community they
serve and have their best interest at heart…
The Camp take it’s participants from know very little to opening up this
very lucrative industry.
The value proposition for the student is
• Exposure to the Built Environment
• Hands-On Application
• Opening the participant to how they can begin to use their
innate qualities to create.
• Mentorship!
We have found the CAMP the be a beacon towards engagement of our
youth in more ways than one!
17. Lawrence Huley, CAMP NOMA Director for Southern California Chapter
Email: larryhuley@gmail.com
archcamp@socalnoma.org
Telephone: 626.825.0440
http://socalnoma.org/campleadership/
SoCal Facebook Page for 2015 Summer CAMP :
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153178089048015.1073741831.171867683014&type=3
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LinkedIn Page for SoCalNOMA’s Group
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-collins-
b50a3820?authType=name&authToken=YLSA
