Summer school reached new heights this year, with Raise Me Up launching their first literacy and math Camp.

The students spent two weeks learning key skills in a variety of fun ways through 1:1 session drill sessions with a volunteer, as well as games to reinforce skills and through real life application as they worked together to complete two different projects

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Abby Paris of More Than Futbol returned to Belize to run a Summer Soccer Camp for the children of San Mateo. 

The children had a wonderful time learning new soccer skills, teamwork and playing organized games against each other.

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As of August 7th, Holy Cross welcomed a new member to the leadership team. Sue Barkhouse will expand her role as Coordinator of the literacy program and serve as the coordinator of all volunteer activity. As Volunteer Coordinator Sue’s responsibilities will include scheduling local volunteers as well as working with teams that plan to visit Holy Cross.

Many of you will already be familiar with Sue as she has run the literacy program at Holy Cross for two years, and will soon be launching a numeracy program. We are delighted that she has offered to be more involved and will all benefit from her organizational skills and enthusiasm . So, if you're interested in visiting and or volunteering, please contact Sue at [email protected] .

Dora Trejo served as the Volunteer Coordinator since the summer of 2015. Many of you have worked with her. Dora recently graduated with honors from Sixth Form with her degree in Tourism and has decided to explore her interests in the hospitality industry in San Pedro. We are grateful for her two years of service and wish her much success as she pursues new opportunities.