Hello everyone! Summer is here in the Quito way, with a strong ecuatorial sun, lots of wind, and the occasional afternoon rainstorm. Our membership is swelling, with new families joining and lots more kids around with no school to attend.

Throughout July and August, we have stopped our normal classes and are hosting summer camp games, or juegos de verano. Today, I thought I’d share some photos from these activities. Hope you enjoy!

Monday Table Game Day

On Mondays, we practice table games with the kids, everything from Jenga to Uno. Puzzles and Simon, a memory game, are a few favorites.

Afternoon Karate

A few afternoons a week, a karate instructor comes to teach our kids self-defense. The sounds of them shouting in unison echo through our whole campus, and their discipline is impressive.

Edwin and Brandon show off their puzzle

Brandon (age 8) and Edwin (age 7) were very proud of the puzzle they worked together to complete.

Emely shows off her puzzle

Emely (age 6) called me over to show off her puzzle.

Mauricio shows off his Jacob's Ladder

A trick known here as el red, or the web, Mauricio (age 6) learned it from Leandro (age 12), who is our resident expert in string games.

Anahi teaching trucos de cuerda

As I was struggling to remember how to play Cat´s Cradle, a few students quickly demonstrated they knew much more than I did! Anahi (far left), age 10, took over teaching Kevin and John how to make the pata de gallo, or rooster´s foot.

Success for Christian!

Christian (age 7) finally succeeds in making the pata de gallo, or rooster´s foot. He likes calling it el vulcán, or the volcano.

Thank God It´s Friday!

Friday is the day we play blacktop games. Here´s Carlos, our Social Program Director, splitting the kids into teams.

Preparing for the Race

Listening and learning the rules before beginning to play teaches skills that serve beyond the blacktop.

iNTERESTED IN pARTNERING WITH US?

We are currently looking for donations to support our summer programs. On our wishlist are paints, hot glue, and other art supplies. Please see our Take Action page to see how you could be part of this, or contact us regarding in-kind donations. All the best from Quito!

Let the Games Begin! - Summer at the Foundation