Last week was the kick off for our new summer school program.  With groups coming every other week throughout the summer we decided to have groups focus specifically on projects for the new school and bible camps for the local kids.  However, when groups are not here we decided to hold a literacy camp.  Anne and the teaching staff developed the camp program to keep the kids’ minds active and engaged during summer months by providing fun ways to learn.  Our school kids have been broken up into five different teams to participate in the program.  Our teams are the Manos Moradas (purple hands), Monos Mamey (orange monkeys), Ratones Rojos (red rats) Aviones Amarillos (yellow airplanes) and the Vacas Verdes (green cows).  The camp consists of numerous stations that the kids go to to learn letters.  The stations are creatively themed and include such activities as: arts and crafts, music and movement, oral and tactile games and outdoor play.   We have already seen improvements in many of the kids and everyone (including staff) are having a great time.  The best part about the camp is that we have the opportunity to include the Bible into their activities; one station is focused specifically on bible stories.  Each kid is also learning lessons in responsibility and respect.  Each team earns their school uniforms for next year by successful listening, sharing and displaying good effort.  We can’t wait to see the impact this summer has on years to come.