Hello La Semana friends and families!
We are happy to send over some updates to all of you concerning camp 2022. Read on to find out more about registration, programming, accommodations, volunteer opportunities, and more!
Registration
Camp is coming up quickly! As a reminder, our dates are July 26-29 at Basecamp in Bloomington, MN. Registration is still open, but don’t wait, it closes June 8! Click on the link to register here. Parents and Alumni, there is a list of volunteer position descriptions available online if you have yet to decide on a position. Any additional questions regarding registration can be directed to registrar@lasemana.org. Our registration numbers are below 75 – so spread the word and please register if you have not!
2022 Programming
We are SO excited to announce that we are putting a great camp together for you this year. If you missed it in our previous newsletter, Guatemala is our specialty country of the year! What you can look forward to seeing at camp:
- A Guatemalan cooking class for campers and parents (funded by a received grant)
- Plenty of Guatemalan music and dance (funded by a received grant)
- A visit from a few llamas and some reptiles (funded by a received grant)
- Fundraising activities with our local Common Hope organization which is based in Guatemala (check them out at www.commonhope.org)
- Activities and programming for our parents, alumni, and ayudantes (funded by a received grant)
- And so much more!
This year’s schedule will be similar to last year. Please note there will be some changes including smaller class sizes and shorter time blocks. We are very much looking forward to introducing additional programming we were not able to host last year. Exact schedules will not be released until shortly before camp – be sure to watch the website for more information (www.lasemana.org).
Guideline update
As we did last year, we will follow Basecamp protocols in regard to Covid-19 precautions. These are subject to change as the situation continues to evolve, however, there are currently no covid-19 requirements put in place at Basecamp at this time.
Accommodations
Still in need of accommodations for the week of camp? No worries! We are in the process of drawing up a contract with a hotel near basecamp to establish room blocks in order to find you the best prices and amenities possible. Stay tuned as we anticipate more information to be released shortly. Again, be sure to watch the web for more information.
Volunteer opportunities
We are in urgent need of a Social Media and Marketing Coordinator for camp 2022. This position requires the distribution of communication efforts such as email blasts, communication with our webmaster, and content creation and distribution for our social media. Prior experience or passion for social media is a plus. If you are interested please contact chair@lasemana.org as soon as possible.
Ayudantes
We are excited to see you back at camp this year! Currently, we are in the midst of planning a required orientation for our Ayudantes on Monday, June 25th before camp. More details to follow soon. Mark your calendars!