This was the first day of day camp, and it was so much fun. We did a lot of things with the campers, and they all seemed to really enjoy it. When the campers arrived to the Ecological Center they were split up into 4 different groups, with ten campers and four teens per group. We did a lot of get to know you games, and then we went on a tour of the Iguana preserve and the vegetable farm across the road.
The Iguana preserve was something that all the campers were excited about, and it turned out to be a great experience. We were able to go inside the iguanas pen and some of the teens held them.
The vegetable garden was pretty incredible too, because it is the only one in Punta Cana. They sell the food to the local hotels, resturants, and owners. They also sell decorative plants that we have seen the whole time we've been here. There were also donkeys, roosters, Swiss cows, and goats. All the campers loved it, and the teens really enjoyed it too.
After the tour of the iguana preserve we went back to the eco center and did crafts. We decorated cups, and colored felt pictures. When we were finished with that, lunch came and it was delicious.
When everyone was finished with lunch, we went outside and started our tie-dye t-shirts. All the campers really seemed to enjoy that, so it was good for everyone.
After the tour of the iguana preserve we went back to the eco center and did crafts. We decorated cups, and colored felt pictures. When we were finished with that, lunch came and it was delicious.
When everyone was finished with lunch, we went outside and started our tie-dye t-shirts. All the campers really seemed to enjoy that, so it was good for everyone.
The best part of the day was the water ballon fight. All the Dominican kids were so excited, when they lost their first ballon and wanted a new one they started a revolt. It was funny because it was all in Spanish and none of the American teens knew what they were saying.
One of the hardest things this morning was the language barrier between the Dominican kids and the American teens. As the day wore on, everyone started to come out of their shell and try the opposite language a little more. Honestly, I think I learned more Spanish today then in my two years of classes in school. But it was fun for everyone, and we can't wait until tomorrow!
Contributed by Kathryn Flynn, Shenandoah County
Contributed by Kathryn Flynn, Shenandoah County
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