Old Stories New Voices Intercultural Youth Program

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

2009-10-13T12:08:00.003-06:00

The Denver Old Stories kids were lucky enough to receive tickets to the wonderful show, KOOZA that was performing here in Denver during the summer and fall.

The show was incredible and we all felt very, very lucky to receive such a wonderful gift.

This is our way of saying 'Thank you!'

Pennsylvania Camp

2009-08-27T12:00:00.027-06:00

We went to the Meadowcroft Museum of Rural Living and did all sorts of fun activites and learned a bunch about history. We had to deal with some rain but it did not last for long. We went to the Heinz history center and learned about the civil war. Here are some cool pictures of our adventures.

We had to adjust to a new kind of home. They were nice, bug tents though.

The wilderness was beautiful and we got to check some cool buildings.

We got to learn about the underground railroad from some awesome people.

We also learned about football history at the Heinz History Center.

We became good friends with Abe Lincoln and made plans to hang out later.

Riding horses on the open trail was fun; luckily it didn't rain that day.

We even got to roast marshmellows and hang around the campfire.

Graduation Day

2009-08-18T16:30:00.005-06:00

Colorado Historical Society President Ed Nichols congratulates camp

graduates with camp director Lawrence Pacecho, Bobbe Hultin, camp administrator

and Kathy Schultz park ranger in the background.

Sand Dunes Day

2009-08-18T16:23:00.006-06:00

After the Sand Dunes we came back to the fort for a fiesta! Luis, Lissette, Claudia and Rae'ven performed for our special guests and then we danced and danced to the wonderful music of the Mariachi San Luis group.

We hiked a new trail in the Sand Dunes National Park with our fantastic park rangers.

Exploring the arts

2009-08-12T11:34:00.009-06:00

Today we learned about Hispano folk art and how it evolved from using leftover materials to make pieces of art. This was because the San Luis Valley was so isolated. Mr. Rick talked to us about this and then challenged us to make art out of our trash.

See what we made! We also visited Theresa Vigil and learned about the herbs you can collect in the mountains and what they can be used for.

Then after dinner we were given assignments to play specific people who were important to Ft. Garland. We had so much fun dressing up and acting our parts.

Buffalo Soldier Day

2009-08-08T22:28:00.011-06:00

We watched the Buffalo Soldiers work with their horses. It was very impressive.

This is us doing battle with water guns. Once you were shot with a water gun you were wounded and had to be carried off of the battleground. We also learned how important it was to follow your commander's instructions in the heat of 'battle'. It was a blast. and we will probably do it again when it get's hot this afternoon.

Boy, we had a very full day. We learned more about Buffalo Soldiers, we rode horses, we practiced our drills, we had water gun battles, we designed our own forts and we even had time to sit under a tree and listen to music!

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Back at home in our wonderful Ft. Garland. Tomorrow
we are learning about the Buffalo Soldiers that lived here.

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Exploring the awe-inspiring Stations of the Cross in San Luis.

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Baby piglets need a lot of care and love.

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Collecting eggs

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Austyn picking sweet peas. Yum!

COLORADO CAMP

2009-08-08T09:07:00.002-06:00

Well, it is the second full day of camp and things are going great! We spent the first two days of camp living at the Quintana ranch in San Pablo, Colo. a few miles east of San Luis. We became ranchers taking care of the animals and the land. Check out these pics....

Texas Wagon Train

2009-07-29T14:02:00.003-06:00

Whew! We just finished our wagon train in Texas and boy are we all tired. We walked or rode for 8 miles each day. It was an incredible experience. See for yourself......

We were able to see and experience the beautiful Texas scenery.

We were split into different companies and each company had a flag that they had to carry through out the trip.

The wagons were really cool and fun to ride in.

We also got to ride horses.

When you ride the horses you also have to take care of them.

We also did some walking on the trail.

With all of the walkers, horses and wagons our train became very long.

Our train even drew spectators .

We cooked like they did in the old days with dutch ovens and wood fires. We even learned old west dinner etiquette.

After dinner we got to listen to some real country music.

We learned a lot about history.

We learned what weapons people had in the past and how they were used.

Of course, games were played too.

We all had a wonderful time and will remember this trip for a long time.

Crazy summer!

2009-07-16T11:25:00.015-06:00

Hi everyone. It has been a crazy summer planning four Old Stories camps. We had our first one in June for the Nebraska kids. It was awesome. We were part of the Ft. Robinson Pow Wow. We had an incredible time. We were part of the Grand Entry, the dance contests and some very special instruction from some elders from the Pine Ridge reservation.

We even slept in tipis! Which was great except for one very rainy night....

Check out these great pictures!

We all were excited to embark on a new adventure for a week.

Katie and Taylor are getting outfitted with new gear. They got some cool hats and t-shirts which they got to decorate themselves.

Franklin is working on drawing a bird onto his shirt.

It was fun moving into our new homes. They are a little different from the ones we normally sleep in. Some had some really cool designs and they were really large.

We got to participate in a gazillion activites through out the week. Many of the activities related to history and cultures. The activities included (but are not limited to):

Beading crafts

Playing with cats while doing a bead craft

Playing many different kinds of games

Learned about the civil war

Weapons of the civil war

Learning drill

standing at attention

Getting to play with the guns. (Don't worry they are not real.)

We even got to ride on horses through the wide open plains.

We even got to participate in a pow wow, learned new dances and competed in a compition with our new moves.

Making our grand entrance

Our turn to show off our dancing skills. Jesse, Lacie, Andrea, Sydney and Skyler are picking up the moves fast.

We also got to learn about history from lots of cool people and visit cool places.

We even got to taste the local food that grows in the area.

Nathaniel is doing a great job of mashing the berries, jerky, and nuts together.

The best part is eating it.

We created a new clothing line for summer 2009.

The girls made great models.

We even did yoga in the morning sun.

We experimented with a new language.

We got to add waterbottles to our collection of free stuff, but they were not made out of plastic.

Of course we cannot forget that we made new friends and nourished old friendships.

Our group had a great time and we will always remember each other and the good times.

Mr. Brandon in the holiday mood.

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Holiday Fun

2008-12-16T13:07:00.003-07:00

Colorado campers were asked back for the 2009 program. We had events in Denver and Alamosa. The 23 campers asked to continue to participate in the program wrote little papers on what they learned at camp this past summer. They also made old-fashioned Christmas ornaments and decorated the Christmas Tree in the old Broadway classroom.

Check out the pictures!

Hats off! We have graduated!

2008-10-22T15:39:00.001-06:00

Mr. Lawrence, the camp director talks to campers

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Graduation!

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Sitting at attention before graduation ceremony.

2008-08-17T10:27:00.002-06:00

Thursday was a fun day. After our other activities we still had time to swim and then go to the

Ft. Robinson rodeo.

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Company Photos

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