| We hope you had a great day at camp today! We know it is hot and we also know it will be hotter tomorrow– plan appropriately- we have fans, water, and are shifting curriculum and activities as needed to keep campers safe. Paid for a Camp Item? If you need a reimbursement for supply shopping bring your receipt to the front desk and we’ll give you a form to complete. Your check will be mailed to you. If you have your receipt at home, you can find the form on our website. We ask that you submit all forms by Sept 15. Ayudantes Now that you have met your Amiguitos, please join them during their curriculum during the allotted times on the schedule. If you have any questions, please see the Ayudante lead Michele. As a reminder, phones should not be out or used during camp. Please sign up at the check in/front desk to run a Minute to Win it game on Friday. Camp Specialty: Colombia Today at camp we learned Colombian dances. Campers also participated in a mini Ciclovía. Ciclovía occurs on Sundays and began in Bogotá in 1974 and has since spread all around the world. (We have our own version of Ciclovía, Open Streets, right here in Minneapolis). Major roads are closed to car traffic to allow bicyclists, runners, and skaters to use the streets. For our version, Campers enjoyed music, special snacks and drinks, arts and crafts, and exercise! Reminder Campers, if you haven’t already done so, please check in at crafts tomorrow (opposite end of the building where you play Gaga Ball) so we can get your hand print for a flag we will display at Fiesta! Rec Tent/Rec Room Some fun new things are going on in the Rec tent and the Rec room the rest of the week. TIC TAC TOE TOURNAMENT La Semana 2023 *K through 11 can play daily when in the Rec Tent. For each game, the name of the winner goes on the daily winner list. On Friday our biggest winners will compete at the Fiesta. Wednesday in the Recreation Room *Minute to Win IT!! games *Catapult – Using mini marshmallows and two spoons catapult them into a cup across the table. *Penny Tower – Using your non-dominant hand stack as many pennies as you can on the table. *Starburst Balance – See how many Starbursts you can balance on a popsicle stick held by your mouth. Friday Fiesta Games *Minute to Win IT! *Cookie Face – Move a cookie from your forehead to your mouth without using your hands. *Chopsticks – Partner game. With two bowls, move as many marshmallows from one bowl to the other using only the chopsticks. *Marshmallow Toss -Partner game. One partner toss’s marshmallow in the air and the other partner catches them using a cup. *Noodle Pick Up – Using a long spaghetti noodle in your mouth pick up 6 ziti noodles and move them to another plate. *Balloon Drop – Each player has two balloons and must keep them in the air for 60 seconds. *Scoop It – Move Ping Pong balls from one cup to another using a spoon – one end of table to the other. Lunch Lunch is be provided for Campers and Volunteers all week and is catered from El Burrito Mercado. This will be free of charge, however, we will accept cash donations of any amount throughout the week. Campers are also welcome to bring lunch instead, we will have some refrigerator space available if necessary. Parent Education: Wednesday afternoon, Wednesday Evening, and Thursday afternoon Wednesday Afternoon (2-3 at Camp): Facilitated by Kelly Tronstad, M.Ed. and licensed parent educator. Kelly works as a Family Support Coach for Children’s Home/Lutheran Social Service. This session’s topic is Connection and control: Balancing the need for both in ourselves and our children. Wednesday Evening 4:30-5:30 @ Hampton Inn Hotel and Suites MOA & MSPl: Aa Tiko’ Xicay: Adoptee Experience. Aa Tiko’ Xicay, Guatemalan adoptee and podcaster from the highly recommended All Relative: Defining Diego podcast.His story includes details of his journey navigating adoption, roots, and family. If you are able, we encourage you to listen to find out more about Aa Tiko’s incredible story, available on most podcast services. Fiesta Friday Fiesta will start at 1:00pm and end at 4:00pm Friday. If you are not a camper or volunteer, please do not arrive before 1:00pm. Immediately following the Fiesta performance, plan to stick around for music, dance, food, games, T-shirt signing, and an ice cream truck! *Parents, bring sharpies for your camper for T-Shirt signing if you are able, so we can ensure we have plenty, and please write your name on it.* Camp Pickup Camp pickup Tuesday-Thursday is from 3:15-3:30. When you arrive, locate your child’s group outside of Base Camp. Each group will have its own spot (numbered by group numbers). Campers will stay with their chaperones until they are checked out by a parent/guardian or approved pick-up person. Because of Base Camp requirements, all children must be picked up by 3:45. If your camper is under 18 and driving themselves, please send them with a written permission letter or email chair@lasemana.org. Our goal is to ensure every camper is safe and accounted for, and we thank you for helping us ensure that. Service Project: Bridges for Youth Supply Drive Bring any of the following items for donation: Toothbrushes, Travel size toothpaste, Travel size, alcohol-free mouthwash Floss, Travel size shampoo and conditioner for textured hair, Travel size body wash, Travel size lotion, Small hair brushes and combs, Travel sized styling products, Bonnets and durags Children’s Home Society of Minnesota – Support Colombia This year we are not only working with Children’s Home Society (CHLSS) to bring parents and campers programming, we are fundraising for their programs in Colombia. You will find a box each day at the check-in desk where we will collect donations of any amount. Bring your spare change! You can read more about CHLSS’s work in Colombia here: https://chlss.org/support-colombia/ Follow us on Social Media! Looking for camp details and reminders as they’re released? Follow La Semana Culture Camp on Facebook and Ia_semana2023 instagram to follow along. |
