// Natsu no rakuen

Posted by Chany Peguero Thursday, June 28, 2012 0 comments Labels: Community Service, Crossroads for Kids, Japan

On Monday, we did a community service with Harwich Conservation Trust! During Staff training we like to give back to the community and we took our time to help Harwich Conservation Trust to remove Japanese Knotweed, which was taking over the Conservation in Harwich! The Japanese Knotweed is an invasive root system it's strong growth can damage foundations, buildings, roads, and paving....

Help Change a Campers Life

Posted by Chany Peguero Monday, June 18, 2012 0 comments Labels: Crossroads for Kids, Donation, Japan

Help Change a Campers Life

Donate $10 to a Great Organization! Sorry I've been super busy getting everything ready for my trip and for camp (3 more Days!!!). Please take the minute to check out this nice video of my campers I had during the school year! Camper Riley Playing in the Sand ...

Woodblock Painting // 木版画

Posted by Chany Peguero Thursday, June 14, 2012 0 comments Labels: Arts and Craft, CIEE, Crossroads for Kids, Gilman, Japan, Scholarships, Woodblock Painting

Woodblock Painting // 木版画

The Great Wave off Kanagawa by: Hokus...

Japanese Strawberry Shortcake // イチゴのショートケーキ

Posted by Chany Peguero Tuesday, June 12, 2012 0 comments Labels: CIEE, Crossroads for Kids, Gilman, Scholarships, Shortcake, Strawberry

Japanese Strawberry Shortcake // イチゴのショートケーキ

Japanese Strawberry Shortcake RecipeI decided for the summer to make a Japanese Strawberry Shortcake. Unlike the American version of the strawberry shortcake (sweet biscuits/scones topped with strawberries and whipped cream),a Japanese strawberry shortcake is a layered sponge cake (おいしい// Oishii// yummy!) with strawberries and whipped cream filling, AND whipped cream frosting! This cake is a favorite japanese choice for birthdays...

Japanese Doll Festival // ひなまつい

Posted by Chany Peguero Wednesday, June 6, 2012 0 comments Labels: Crossroads for Kids, Doll Festival, Gilman, Girls Day, Hinamatsuri, Scholarships

Japanese Doll Festival // ひなまつい

Happy Hinamatsuri! //うれしいひなまつり! Click Image to Enlar...

Japanese Carp Kites // こいのぼり

Posted by Chany Peguero 0 comments Labels: Boys Day, Children's day, Crossroads for Kids, Gilman, Japan, Kodomo no Hi, Koi Nobori, Scholarships

Japanese Carp Kites // こいのぼり

Children's Day// こどもの日 On May 5th in Japan, Children's Day is celebrated pronounced Kodomo no Hi(こどもの日). This special day used to be known as Boy's Day, is now a national holiday celebrating both boys and girls. Parents pray for their children's happiness, health, and future. However, for most people, they still follow old traditions and continue to celebrate May 5th as a day only to pray...

Great News! // すばらしいニュース!

Posted by Chany Peguero Monday, June 4, 2012 1 comments Labels: CCI, Crossroads for Kids, Gilman, Japan, Scholarships, Thank you

Great News! // すばらしいニュース!

Great News! I want to say I am really sorry for disappearing but school became really stressful with exams and papers but IM BACK with great news! News # 1 While I was MIA I had time to go to the last CCI event! During my time there I finalized a list of projects to do. For the first three weeks I have at camp before I leave! For example: During Creative Art: Write Campers names in Japanese...