My first week in Spain is finished and there is so much to tell, but the main focus of this week is that the camp has started! They call it an "urban camp" and we have 17 children. They are all so beautiful and expressive. They are also very very loud! Communication has been hard but Im getting by. The children laugh at my accent and my bad Spanish and this serves the purpose of a way to connect to them and make inside jokes. The children are from ages 2 to 14, all wanting just to be hugged and loved. This is exactly what we give them!
The main purpose of the camp is to get the children interested in the arts as such: music, dance, painting and theatre. For most of them it´ll be their first experience with some of these artistic disciplines. Our second objective is to help them develop their aesthetic sensitivity by exposing them to various activities retated with the arts in a relaxed and playful manner. The central activity in the camp is the production of a small musical with all the participants called "Chicos de Broadway." It has been an extremely eciting but long long week chasing after children and spending time at the studio. I take ballet, hip hop and flamenco classes during the night . I am ready for the weekend and I thank God its Friday! I am ready to relax from this wonderfully blessed week and enjoy Spain.
Keep watch for pictures soon! I am still trying to figure out how to upload them to this computer...
Hope all is well back home, thank you all for your sweet prayers and support! :)
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The pictures are great, Cara! You look like you are having a remarkable experience so far. As I read the objectives to the camp, I can't help but think of your junior research paper. You have always been interested in using the arts as therapy. I am so glad you are able to use your talents as gifts for others. You are a blessing! I can't wait to hear more stories about Spain and what you think about the country and its people. Have a great week!
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Wow! This camp sounds amazing, and the children seem precious. I know they'll all love you. I hope you are enjoying your time there and aren't too tired out! Wishing you the best, much cuzzie love! I can't wait to hear all about Madrid when you come home. Love, Lena
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