Camp Day 2 – Hannah and Negotiation

Today was our first “normal” day of camp” breakfast, circle time, stations, a craft, lunch, rest/siesta, and free play time. The littlest girls and some of the oldest girls also prepared their skits. Getting into a routine felt great!

Juana has been an excellent cook for the last few years. Early this morning, I could see her out in the orchard picking fruit for the day. Soursop is one of my favorites!! Thank you for the delicious variety of food you feed us at Campamento!

Sara teaching a group who are learning the English phrases “I want” and “I have”

Mary teaches a negotiation class to the oldest girls. Now, we’re learning that negotiation is not a competition. Your results are better when you cooperate for a win-win.

In the reflection station, the girls reflect on the Bible story that features our “woman of faith.” Today, it was Hannah, the mother of Samuel. The girls, especially the youngest ones, typically talk and share more while coloring pictures of the woman we’re learning about.

Since the beginning, the Sisters have asked that the girls get math enrichment. The Dominican Republic has standardized tests on subjects, including math. In the past, many have been held back because of math. It’s better now, thanks to tutors and extra work in math.

Lunch is the big meal of the day! The girls get 3 healthy meals and two snacks every day.

New this year—potable water! Sister Fifi showed me their reverse-osmosis system that provides more water for much less money (and time!). Two generous St. Ed’s parishioners donated the funds.

We are all so thankful.

This was a calm carousel session at the playground Father Mike Tegeder donated – it can get wild!

Ready for evening circle time!

Dressed for the Hannah skit!

The youngest girls performed the first skit of Campamento – all but one were new to camp. Jeane and one of the oldest girls worked a miracle – a good performance with some spirited highlights.

As part of the negotiation class, the older girls performed a skit to show how they can use negotiation to solve everyday problems. This problem was drinking too much.

The cast – which included an entire disco scene with a DJ and dancers, the sister, and even a doctor to help the main character understand her situation better.

Time to reflect on today and yesterday. We’re getting tired!!

Thank you for reading this! And thank you for all your support!!