These programs will be going on during the summer:

YMCA Jones Gulch Day Camp

A program in partnership with YMCA Camp Jones Gulch for children 5-11. Activities include arts and crafts, hikes, canoeing, sports, and swimming. Monday-Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm. Registration forms available at Puente.

Session 1: July 11 to 14
Session 2: July 18 to 21
Session 3: August 1 to 4
Session 4: August 8 to 11
Session 5: August 15 to 18

Bilingual Story Time

A bilingual space to enjoy books sing and play together. Thursdays, June 16 to August 18, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, with socializing 12:30 to 1:00 pm. Transportation is available.

Zumba for adults and kids

A fun, different, and effective way to work out, focusing on Latino and international rhythms. Classes at the Pescadero Elementary multi-purpose room.

Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 pm
Thursdays 5:30-6:30 pm

Hores Ranch Camp

A great opportunity to have fun with horses, donkeys, goats, and other animals at the Equine Rescue Center. Monday-Thursday, 10 am to 4 pm.

Session 1: August 8 to 11
Session 2: August 15 to 18

Other programs in Pescadero

La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District will offer:

• Kick-Off to Kinder, for children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2011
• Panther Camp, for current grades K-8
• Math Camp, for current 7th and 8th graders

For more information about these programs, please contact the Pescadero Elementary School at (650) 879-0332..

Dozens of spirit-boosting college pennants now adorn the walls of the Puente Learning Center thanks to Rachel Moody, Learning Center Coordinator, and her outreach campaign to colleges and universities around the country. Rachel, who grew up in Pescadero and will be going to graduate school in the fall at Stanford for her Masters in Education, knows the value of a college education and works to instill that in her students.

The colorful flags have been streaming in from Berkeley, Cal State East Bay, Harvey Mudd, and Stanford, among many others, reminding students each day of options and possibilities. Tutoring, SAT preparation, and negotiating the competitive and complex college application process are all aspects of Puente’s Youth Leadership Development Program.

Learning Coordinator Rachel Moody with college pennants

Two Puente staff members, Alejandra Resendiz and Jorge Guzman, were among more than 200 students to participate in commencement at Notre Dame de Namur. Jorge received Master of Science in Clinical Psychology/Marriage and Family Therapy. Alejandra received her Bachelor of Fine Arts. Alejandra received the Academic Award in Art. Congratulations.