Week 3: Our Final Celebration of Art, Music, and Culture

 Week 3 was all about catching up and preparing for our big final day. Since this was a makeup week, we had the chance to finish our zines, polish our artwork, and add the last details to our projects. I focused on helping complete the full alebrije costumes, this time working on the bodysuits that matched our colorful headpieces from earlier weeks. The room was buzzing with excitement and last-minute hot glue, glitter, and paint. It felt like everyone was on a mission to finish strong and make sure their work reflected their full creative energy.


Throughout the week, I also supported younger campers with their crafts and practiced guitar for our final performance. We decided to play Los Colores and Cielito Lindo, two songs that bring joy and pride to the Latino community. Practicing together built a strong bond between us, and the music became a soundtrack for everything we had created this summer. Even while we worked, you could hear someone humming or strumming along. It made the space feel alive. 


On Friday, we brought it all together with a final show that felt like a true celebration. I helped open the performance with our music, and then we presented our alebrije costumes as if it were a fashion show, walking in our handmade creations while surrounded by our paintings, flower crowns, and zines. Families, friends, and staff members came to cheer us on. It was the perfect way to close camp: filled with art, tradition, and a lot of pride in what we made together. It wasn’t just about showing off our work, it was about celebrating who we are and where we come from.



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