Costa Rican Trails
Tour Company
Supporting 4 projects below
Project Description
Centro de Promoción Comunitaria San Martin de Porras promotes the holistic development of 280 children from ages 1 through 12 years old in La Carpio, Costa Rica. Through education, nutrition and kindergarten services, families are strengthened and initiatives such as social justice, equal opportunity, solidarity, cooperation, creativity and personal development are promoted.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Drawing Pads, Dry-Erase Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Pencils, Pencil Cases/Bags, Pens, Rulers, and Solar Calculators
Art Supplies:
Colored Crepe Paper and Tissue Paper, Colored Wool, Craft Glue, Craft Scissors and Watercolor Brushes and Paints
Reference Materials:
(English and Spanish) Dictionaries
Flash Cards:
(English and Spanish) Alphabet
Wall Charts:
(English and Spanish) Human Body, Language, Science, and World Maps
Text/Reading Books:
(English and Spanish) Language/Grammar
Educational Games/Toys:
Bananagrams, Play-Doh, Puzzles, Stuffed Animals/Soft Toys, Toddler Toys, and Wooden Puzzles
Music Instruments:
Cymbals, Recorders, Triangles, and Other Small Instruments
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Netball/Basketballs and Soccer Balls
Clothing/Shoes:
New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes, School Uniforms, and Tennis Shoes
Linens:
Bed Linens, Light Blankets, and Pillows
Kitchen:
Crusher for Vegetables, Plastic Serving Cups, Plastic Serving Plates, Pots, Pressure Cooker, Small Plates and Cups, and Spoons and Serving Spoons
Health/Personal Grooming:
Band-Aids, Hair Brushes, Hand Cream, Plastic Gloves, Sanitary Napkins, Toothbrushes, and Toothpaste
Computer Hardware/Software:
DVDs, Printer Epson TX320f Stylus Office Black 133, Printer Cartridges, Speaker with Microphone, and Working Laptops
Linens:
Colored Sheets, Mats (for children), and White Sheets
Project Description
Lomas de Cocori, located in the district of San Isidro de El General, serves 338 students from ages 4 through 12 years old.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Compasses, Crayons, Dry-Erase Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Human Body Anatomy Model, Markers, Pencils, Pens, Rulers, Small or Inflatable Globes, and Solar Calculators
Art Supplies:
Clay, Craft Scissors, and Watercolor Paints
Reference Materials:
(Spanish) Dictionaries and Age Appropriate Encyclopedias on CD
Flash Cards:
Alphabet, Math, and Word
Wall Charts:
Human Body, Language, Math, Science, and World Maps
Text/Reading Books:
(Spanish) Biology, General Science, Language/Grammar, and Math
Music Instruments:
Cymbals, Guiros, Recorders, Tambourines, and Triangles
Computer Hardware/Software:
Educational Software
Educational Games/Toys:
Play-Doh
Project Description
Cen-Cinai Zapote is a kindergarten located in Zapote, which cares for and teaches 66 children while their mothers are at work.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Pencils, and Pencil Cases/Bags
Art Supplies:
Watercolor Paints and Paint Brushes
Flash Cards:
(Spanish) Alphabet
Wall Charts:
(Spanish) Language
Educational Games/Toys:
Educational Games, Play-Doh, Stuffed Animals/Soft Toys, and Wooden Puzzles
Music Instruments:
Castanets, Cymbals, Maracas, Recorders, Tambourines, and Triangles
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Soccer Balls
Clothing/Shoes:
New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes
Linens:
Bed Linens, Light Blankets, Linen Sets, and Pillows
Kitchen:
Pans, Plastic Serving Bowls, Plastic Serving Cups, Plastic Serving Plates, Pots, Serving Spoons, and Spatulas
Health/Personal Grooming:
Band-Aids, Hand Cream, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, and Washing Powder
Art Supplies:
Colored Crepe Paper and Tissue Paper, Colored Wool, Glitter Colors, and Tape Measures
Linens:
White Sheets and Colored Sheets
Project Description
Union los Hogarcitos is a group of seven Hogarcitos, located in San Jose. Each one of them takes care of ten children up to 6 years old. They receive the children from PANI, a Government Children Organization. and take care of them until PANI solves their family issues and the child either is adopted or goes to a relative who can take responsibility for the child. We take care of little children constantly searching for donations to meet all of the childrens’ needs so that they can have a normal life in a family.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Book Bags, Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Erasers, Pencils, Pencil Cases/Bags, and Rulers
Art Supplies:
Watercolor Brushes and Paints
Flash Cards:
(Spanish) Alphabet
Music Instruments:
Recorders
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Soccer Balls
Clothing/Shoes:
Baby Clothing and Socks (sizes 0 to 3 months, 3 to 6 months, 6 to 9 months, 9 to 12 months, 12 to 24 months and 36 months), Diapers for newborns (S, M, L and XL are the most widely used), New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing (sizes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9) and Shoes, New Underwear, and Pajamas
First Aid/Health:
Band-Aids
Linens:
Bath Towels, Bed Linens, Comforters and Bedspreads for Single Beds, Cotton Quilts, Hypoallergenic Baby Blankets, Light Blankets for Single Beds, Linen Sets, Mosquito Nets, and Pillows
Kitchen:
Pans, Plastic Serving Bowls, Plastic Serving Cups, Plastic Serving Plates, Pots, Serving Spoons, and Spatulas
Health/Personal Grooming:
Baby Wipes, Hair Brushes, Hair Pins and Elastic Hair Bands, Hand Cream, Hand Wipes, Plastic Gloves, Shampoos, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, and Washing Powder
Computer Hardware/Software:
Music CDS for children and Children’s Films in Spanish
Initiatives
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