In 2015, Ciudad Nueva’s Catalyst program for high school students was created in response to seeing students from Launch Pad approaching high school and grappling with the thought of what to do after high school graduation. High school students at Ciudad Nueva who participate in the program receive skills training, learn about career options from guest speakers and set goals with an action plan to achieve them. Students receive a small stipend for participating in the program and are paid based on if they arrive on time, dress professionally, and participate in the classes. The goal of the … [Read more...]
Ciudad Nueva’s Adventure Camps Will Equip Tomorrow’s Leaders. Here’s the Details!
Ciudad Nueva’s summer camps and activities are right around the corner! Our summer programming is powered by generous giving and energized fundraisers. Throughout the spring, our community came together to fundraise and prepare for camp. Thanks to a delicious enchilada fundraiser and a clothing and household goods sale hosted by our community partner NovoTex Mayoreo, we have come closer to reaching our goal of raising $30,000. Summer programming is made possible by the generous donors and neighbors who believe in the important work we do. Our supporters know that our summer programs, camps and … [Read more...]
Send Our Kids To Camp: Enchilada Fundraiser Will Help Equip Tomorrow’s Leaders
With summer just around the corner, it’s time for our annual enchilada fundraiser! We invite you to join to enjoy some homemade enchiladas with the fixings made by Ciudad Nueva parents, kids, and other community members! Why Summer Camp? Ciudad Nueva’s summer camp is a highlight every year. It’s a time when our staff and students can grow and connect while learning how to serve each other. At camp, our staff and volunteers have been blessed to witness the kids take on new challenges and walk toward deeper relationships. At camp, we work hard to equip tomorrow’s … [Read more...]
Though this Summer is Different for Everyone, Ciudad Nueva Still has Summer Activities for 2020
The current circumstances in 2020 have created a vastly different summer experience than we’re used to, but Ciudad Nueva remains committed to providing fun, safe, and relationship-building experiences that keep our kids and youth excited and engaged. Though we would usually provide summer camps and movie nights, the spread of COVID-19 has forced us to take a creative approach in offering summer activities that keep kids safe from exposure while still promoting healthy play and relational bonding. Here is a list of our current on-going summer activities: Elementary: Tamy … [Read more...]
Grown Up and Going Back to Camp
Gustavo was once a camper. Now he is a camp counselor. Something good keeps him coming back. Gustavo grew up in the Ciudad Nueva youth programs and throughout those years, summer was an annual highlight for him. He looked forward every year to new adventures, new friends, and deeper relationships with current leaders and friends. As a leader now in Ciudad Nueva’s youth programs, he is excited to go back to camp and share his experience with the young people he works with. This will be his fifth summer going as a counselor for the incoming sixth grade students. “I love seeing the kids’ … [Read more...]
