Program Overview Join us for a week-long journey of culture, creativity, and mindfulness at Los Alebrijes!Hosted at The Fern, Los Alebrijes is a vibrant summer program designed for children ages 5 to 13. This immersive week is all about celebrating cultural identity, nurturing creativity, and supporting emotional growth through a mindful and joyful approach. Rooted in Latino traditions and inspired by wellness practices, each day is thoughtfully curated with storytelling, art, movement, and hands-on cultural workshops that encourage self-expression and pride in one’s roots. Los Alebrijes was created with love for our community and a deep belief that every child deserves access to meaningful cultural experiences and the confidence to be proud of who they are and where they come from. At its heart, Los Alebrijes is about connection to culture, to self, to creativity, and to community. We’re here to give children tools for emotional awareness and confidence they can carry for life, while creating summer memories that will stay with them forever. Themed Days Day 1: Mindfulness Activity: Mindful Tea Time Cultural Activity: Agua Fresca Day 2: Mindfulness Activity: Focused Breathing Cultural Activity: Piñata Day 3: Mindfulness Activity: Intentional Scents Cultural Activity: Tortilla Making Day 4: Mindfulness Activity: Southing Sounds Cultural Activity: Danza Day 5: Mindfulness Activity: Guided Calm Cultural Activity: Altar Creation Daily Itinerary: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Objective of the day 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Mindfulness hour 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Lesson & Activity 12:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Reflection & Open Discussion Special Features: Educational and culturally enriched activities Supplies for daily activities provided A special gift for each participant to commemorate their time in the program Daily themes focused on different aspects of Latino culture Experienced staff dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive environmentSmall bites and refreshments will be provided. Only 30 spots are available, so register before we fill up! Meet the Team Brenda Perez, Owner/Program Director: Brenda creates events, workshops, and programs that address the community's needs. Cynthia Perez, MPH Program Manager (she/her): With a background in public health, Cynthia excels in youth development and educational programs. Janet Gomez, Sponsorships & Partnerships Manager:Janet builds meaningful connections with community partners and sponsors to help grow and sustain our mission.
