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Camino Nuevo

A Healing-Centered Path for Newcomer Youth

Building Safety, Belonging, and Leadership

A culturally rooted, trauma-informed program supporting Spanish-speaking newcomer youth through healing, connection, and leadership development.

Camino Nuevo is a school-year-long process group created by Hanna Center to serve Spanish-speaking newcomer youth, ages 14–18. The program responds to the realities of unaccompanied minors and recently arrived youth navigating trauma, migration, and isolation.

Grounded in healing justice, Camino Nuevo creates a safe and culturally affirming space where participants can explore identity, practice resilience, and celebrate cultural roots. Through weekly sessions delivered entirely in Spanish, youth build emotional skills, cultural pride, and leadership capacity. Guided by trained facilitators, participants gain tools for connection, self-expression, and advocacy that extend well beyond the classroom.

For Spanish-speaking newcomer youth, ages 14–18
Every Wednesday from 3:30pm to 6:00pm starting October 1
Hanna Center, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma

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Curriculum Overview

Camino Nuevo follows five core themes, offered across three academic quarters:

Each weekly session includes 75–90 minutes of core learning plus reflection, tutoring, or wellness support.

Storytelling & Voice

Exploring identity through poems, objects, and shared stories.

Emotional Regulation & Resilience

Practicing self-awareness, coping tools, and stress management.

Cultural Roots & Community Care

Honoring heritage through music, food, ritual, and group care.

Leadership & Advocacy

Building allyship skills, creating murals, and pledging respect.

Reflection & Closure

Journaling, letters to the future, and group celebrations.

Curriculum Foundations

Healing Justice

Centering personal and collective healing

Cultural Grounding

Storytelling, food, music, ritual

Somatic Practices

Movement, breath, grounding techniques

Youth Voice

Embedded in facilitation and program design

FAQ

Who is Camino Nuevo for?

Spanish-speaking newcomer youth, ages 14–18, including unaccompanied minors and recently arrived students.

Where and when does the program meet?

Sessions are held Wednesdays from 3:30pm – 5:30pm during the school year at Hanna Center in Sonoma.

What does each session include?

Each session includes 75–90 minutes of curriculum activities and 30–45 minutes of tutoring, reflection, or check-ins.

Is there a cost to participate?

No! Youth actually receive a stipend of $25 per session for their time and participation.

Who leads the program?

Sessions are facilitated by trained Hanna Center staff with support from Spanish-speaking clinicians, and community advocates.

Why Camino Nuevo Matters

Newcomer youth often face cultural isolation, trauma, and systemic barriers. Camino Nuevo meets these young people where they are—providing safety, connection, and community as the foundation for growth. From this base, participants gain the confidence and leadership skills to step into their futures with resilience and pride.

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