Kids of Villa Hermosa - Part 2

Several people from our team helped host a 3-day Vacation Bible School (VBS) for the kids in Villa Hermosa, as they too were on Christmas break from school. During the mornings, various members of our team prepared crafts and activities for the 2-plus-hour afternoon VBS sessions. 

In the hours leading up to the start time of the program, dozens of kids came early to play and watch what was going on with the construction project. It was very much a thriving community center for many kids and several adults, too, except that there were virtually none of the amenities that North Americans typically associate with such a place, save for some improvised toys and games -- often the best way for kids to have fun from any culture!

Groups of kids rotated, en masse, between various stations for different activites such as organized games, crafts, a Bible story and snacks. We brought craft supplies, prizes, candy and balls from the U.S. for the kids to enjoy.

We had been told to plan for about 100 kids, so we brought goodies for 120. 

The first day about 150 kids showed up, the next day approximately 220 kids, and around 240 on the final day. Our crew bought more supplies and improvised rather creatively so that everyone had craft material to use. Imagine the chaotic scene at the end of the day when winning ticket holders were called to receive prizes! Ay caramba!