We are relieved to report that all our friends, families and colleagues in the country are safe.
At this time we are still operating Evolve Chile this July and August.
We anticipate that in the next five months conditions in most of the country will have returned to normal.
Safety remains our number one priority.
This program (Give Back) is intended to aid local schools in the ski towns we visit.
Of course, now more than ever, our help in these communities will be especially important and appreciated.
We are hopeful it will be forever.
One of the schools who we will be working closely with is located in Farellones.
This is one of the Schools we will be working with.
Last summer some of the campers had an opportunity to meet most the kids.
The building on the right is the schools new gymnasium.
This project was 3 year project we worked on over the past few years.
The town of Las Trancas and Farellones are poor towns surviving on
tourism and farming.
Education as many of us know allows us to get jobs.
One clear shortcoming was the
condition and number of schools.
We partnered with Escuela Eco-Educativa to
work on various projects over the next five years.
Projects will range from
painting to prepping to light construction and fixing existing buildings.
Kids in the community are super stoked to work with us.
[if !supportEmptyParas] [endif]
This is not a mandatory camp component.
Volunteering
should not be forced.
This work is literally a labor of love.
It has to come
from the heart.
We hope all campers participate in the project.
Those who
participate in the project can accumulate up to 40 hours of community service.
These hours are applicable for graduation requirements at some schools and it
is great for resumes and college app.
Termas kids stoked on our stickers.
Since last summer we have been collecting all old ski and snowboard equipment for this community.
Some campers from last summer were lucky enough to be with him in the project.
Stay tuned for news about the Kenya trip.
[if !supportEmptyParas]
EndFragment
