Boys' Pico Departure Pics

Hello Dear Parents!  I apologize for the long gap in blog posts.  I have been hosting groups and traveling with students on some of the trips.  I have a L-O-N-G post headed your way about the first three weeks of summer, but first I wanted to give you some pictures of the boys' getting ready to load up for Pico Duarte.

Ready for the climb or has he just received his snack bag from his house mom?

Jay-vy, Jay-vy Crocket!

Last minute load up of goods for the climb.

The safety whistle talk prior to the safety whistle hand out and safety whistle test.

Ready.

Set.

Set.

Go!  (That's my 6 year old who is going on the trip!)

Adios guys!

Today (Tuesday) is their longest hike of the trip.  They will be hiking all day long.  The weather as of noon today is slightly overcast and breezy.  There are several new students who just arrived in time for this trip, and wow, what an introduction to the Dominican Republic will they get.  Meanwhile, the female students are headed out for a fun afternoon at a Salon getting their hairs done.  However, this time next week, they will be in the great outdoors!

New summer program photos are here

check out the web site to see our new summer photos of all the kids.
They are amazing.

--
Cindy Hundley MA, EMT
Escuela Caribe Medical Services Manager
Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic, West Indies

Weekend Review June 4, 5

The weekends at Escuela Caribe have been shortened by one day for the summer program, which officially began today.  Not to worry, in place of 1 free day a week, the students will have MANY opportunities for service projects, exploring the island, etc.

In a future blog, I will highlight more information about the summer program, but for now, let's review the most recent weekend.

Saturday Night Family Unity:

Lance house girls grilled steaks and watched the movie "Remember the Dogmen."

TKB boys played a game where they dressed up like someone on campus and put on a skit until the other house mates guessed the mystery person. They also played hide -n- go seek in the dark, and "vegged" out on banana peanut butter cake and snickerdoodles.

Sunday Afternoon:

Lance house played basketball and later in the evening played cards.

TKB boys had a Corn Hole tournament. (The Championship game is to be played tomorrow night between The Cofield's and Brian and Cody). They boys helped to make Mall Pretzels for a snack, followed by board games and chill time.