Parent Leaders Growing

It was the first day of Kids Club. Excitement was high as 42 young faces new and old arrived to begin the year. As they settled in amidst laugher and talking the doorbell rang. Who could it be? At the door was Irma, the mother of a 5th grader, with a special treat for...

Meet Your New Local Leaders

(Photo left to right: Ms. Maria, Mr. Kalin, Ms. Fran and Ms. Diana)   Ms. Fran has lived here in Chirilagua since she was 9 months old. Growing up she wanted to be part of Kids Club, but due to the size and popularity of the program was never able to gain her...

750 Million People Can’t Read This

Halle sat and watched this video published by UNESCO for International Literacy Day stating that there are still 750 million people around the globe who cannot read or write, two-thirds of them being women. Afterwards she responded, “We have to take action and change...

“You are not forgotten.”

One of Maria’s strengths is her patience. Every day she genuinely seeks to connect with each individual student in Kids Club. She finds that some students connect easily with their leaders – while other students remain reserved, requiring patience and creativity to...

Beach Trip: Fun & Encouragement

In the early moments of dawn our carpool of sixty-five Casa families, friends, and staff arrived at Sandy Point Park. As adults helped each other unload the food, umbrellas, beach chairs and games, young Isla stood shivering as she took the scene in. This August...

Summer Highlights

Our community center has been busy with students of all ages from morning until night this summer. Here are reports from each of the classes. Also be sure to follow the photos on our Facebook page!   Summer Kids Club Our elementary school friends have been...