We are starting our descent...

Day Two of our aventura Mexicana and we are still going strong! So strong, in fact, that it's difficult to imagine the journey coming to an end...but end it will, in a matter of days. A week from now we'll be missing our CADC family and recollecting with fondness the fun we've had the past few weeks. Hopefully those of our readers who are parents of campers have heard about (and signed up for) the nature camp that we are offering at Farrington from August 8th through the 12th. Please be sure to contact the Cambridge Camping office for more information! The adventures don't have to stop when CADC is over!

In Studio Art today, campers painted their very own maracas, using bright colors and abstract designs. Maracas are sometimes called "rumba shakers" and are a native instrument of Latin America. They also worked to finish up their yarn paintings.

In Performance, campers listened to the Mexican National Anthem. They discussed what was important in an anthem and why countries have them. They also had the opportunity to write and performa a CADC anthem. Some anthems rhymed and some were written to the tune of a song or a familiar poem. Campers were split in groups and got to work! 

In Cooking, campers made Enchilada Casseroles. Enchiladas, in their original form, were simply corn tortillas dipped in chili sauce and eaten without any filling. Our version of this Mexican traditional food was a little different, filled with fresh vegetables and covered in a variety of cheeses.

In Movement, campers played an age appropriate version of football, known as flag football. Instead of tackling a player, campers each wore a belt with flags. If a flag was pulled, the belt came over (unlatched) and that player was down to start the next play. American Football started in Mexico in 1896 and became very popular by the 1960s due to the fact that the NFL was being televised in America. By the 1970s, football arrived on Mexican television sets as well.