Avispas Adventures

Tours, Adventures, Travel in Guanacaste Costa Rica, Papagayo, Gulf of Papagayo. Owner/ Operators: Amy Lentz and Jose R. M. Vargas provide personal attention and service like no other at competative prices. A few hotels that we serve are: Hilton Papagayo, Sol Papagayo, Monarch Resort, Grand Papagayo, Allegro Papagayo, Four Seasons, Riu Guanacaste, Villa Sol Playa Hermosa, Bosque Del Mar Playa Hermosa, Condovac, La Finistera, Villa del Sueno, Marriot, Riu All hotels in Playa Hermosa, Playa Ocotal, Playa Panama, Playa del Coco, Playas del Coco, Playa Buena, Playa Conchal, Playa Flamingo, Playa Tamarindo, Potrero...just to name a few.

Helping Us Help Others

Avispa’s Adventures likes to give back to the communities in which it is based and tours. If you are interested in helping us, help the community, please take a look at the different ways you can help us, help others.

Helping the Kids of our Community

School Supplies/ Corralillos (Click Here)

Christmas for the underprivileged (Click Here)

Helping our Four Legged Friends (click here)

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Christmas 2009

Avispa’s Adventures is holding its 3rd annual Christmas Celebration this year!  Due to these economic times, we realize that fewer individuals are in the position to help us, help the community.  However, we are also aware that because of the same, there are more families, (and children) that will have difficulty this holiday season.

We would still like to share the Holiday Joy at three separate Christmas Parties.  We estimate that we will once again have at least 500 underprivileged kids in which we will provide with a hot meal and a personal gift (they all have their individual names on them) from Santa.

The First party is scheduled for December 18th for the kids at the School in Corralillos, Filadelfia. (150+ students)

For PICTURES of the Christmas Party in CORRALILLOS 2008, Click HERE

The date of the 2nd party has yet to be determined.

For PICTURES of the Christmas Party in GUARDIA, Click HERE

The Third party, like always is scheduled for Christmas Day in a small “barrio” outside of Playas del Coco (December 25, 2008).  (200+ on the list)

For PICTURES of the Christmas Party in PLAYAS DEL COCO, Click HERE

Financial Contributions have already been received from:

   Lyall and Kathy McDonnell

   Katherine, Cindy & Laurie (Canada)

   The Brown Family (Costa Rica)

The Schneider Family

Renee and Burt Cheezem

Christmas Gifts/ School Supplies have already been received from:

    Amy Day, Molly Riley and Betsy Grenzebach (MOM!)

    Bedford-Usztan Family   (Texas, USA)

Beverages for all Christmas Parties are being donated by:

    Jose Felix Viales Mendoza

 A Special Thanks goes to John with Papagayo Boat Charters and the Gazo and Mexicano Family for their unlimited hours already spent purchasing gifts, food and WRAPPING the Gifts. They also will be hosting the Coco Christmas Party at their house and Anna is doing the cooking!

Still Needed:

1)   Additional Gifts  (Especially Girls)

2)   Food Items

3)   Ice Cream (100 colones each)

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List of Kids in Playa del Coco 2009

Girls:

Age

Rachel Nahomi Villalobos Betanco

 7 monst

Cristel Lopez Venabides

9 monst

Maria Fernanda Garcia Solano

9 monst

Jade Cristina Hernandez Lopez

1

Ashley Mendoza Velasquez

1

Veronica Neftaly Campos Rojas

1

Emily  Oporta Martinez

 1

Sofia Chantel Guido Guillen

1

Valeria Perez Sanchez

2

Perla Mariel Prado Luna

2

Gloria Elena Urtado Pravia

2

Selena Del Carmen

2

Zeidy Melissa Carballo Benedesk

2

Nahomi Martines

2

Janella Ramires Fuentes

2

Abigail Urena Molina

2

Naidelin Tatiana Perez

2

Jenifer Yariela Muran Valladares

2

Sara Zuñiga Contreras

2

Nely Zuñiga Cubillo

2

Alison Guillen Talabera

3

Genesis Teler Acuña

3

Juliana Potoy

3

Galilea Cambronero

3

Angie Paola Calero Balmaceda

3

Camila Ortiz Centeno

3

Fabiana Mendez Munguia

3

Isamar Cubillo Miranda

4

Ana Cruz Acuña

4

Maciel Bravo Guido

4

Agie Paola Miranda Calero

4

Ailyn Lara villagra

4

Lisbeth Moran Valladares

4

Suyen Carina Ramos Jimenez

4

Neilyn Yarixa Gazo Toruño

4

Eunise Ulloa

4

Alison Camila Lara Estrada

5

Ariana Mendolia Contrera

5

Yerelyn Valladares

5

Steysi Rodriguez Garcia

5

Monserat Guillen Talavera

5

Nohemi Ulloa

5

Ashley Moya Benega

6

Ana Sanchez Marenco

6

Kenia Castillo Rocha

6

Steysi Zuñiga Contreras

6

Kendy Alexandra Gonzales Calero

6

Naideliyn Pobeda

6

Brenda Paola Pereira

6

Avigail de los Angeles Pravia Aragus

6

karoline Lopez

6

Margel Ortiz Centeno

7

Maria Angelica Gonzales Barrera

7

Marel Gomez

7

Karoline Dayana Morales Garcia

8

Marian Bravo Guido

8

Aleyda Rodriguez  

8

Elizabeth Ramirez

8

Aura Cruz Acuña

9

Alison Pamela Contreras

9

Priscila Barquero Angulo

9

Isabel Mendoza Basquez

9 Twins

Juliana Mendoza Basquez

9  Twins

Dunia Porta Martinez

Isabel Acuña

9

9

Ericka Lara Mercado

9

Laura Elena Valladares

9

Viviana Ortiz Espinoza

10

Juliana Ortiz Espinoza

10

Pamela Cubillo Miranda

10

Maciel Villagra Gonzales

10

Lizy Acuña Aguilar

10

Alexandra Maria Guadamuz Chavarria

10

Ana Hasel Mendoza Velasquez

10

Adriana Castellano Ramirez

10

Kely Sabrina Estrada Mayorga

10

Lidia Margarita Fuentes

10

 Boys:

 Age

Bayron Hernandez Morales

7   months

Josua Acuña

1

Elias Arrieta

1

Emauel Guevara

1

Jose David Barrera

1

Naty Miguel Gomez Borges

1

Tomas Eduardo Zuñiga Campos

1

Freyman Gomez

1

Jader Calero Perez

1

Brandon Macoy

1

Jader Hernandez

1

Oliver Jacamo

1

Brandon Gonsalez Calero

1

Nelson Sanchez Marenco

1

Kevin Andrey Miranda

2

Cristopher Rodriguez

2

Wilver Rodriguez

2

Darwin Omar Aguirre

2

Eler Gutierrez Caldero

2

Roy Castillo Rocha

2

Osvaldo Perez

2

Jouseth Mauricio Jacamo

2

Jorkin Valladares

2

Kevin Salgado Valerio

2

Justin Josue Valladares

2

Julian Mendoza Belasquez

3

Antony Jiron Umaña

3

Mario Guadamuz Chavarria

3

Jeferson Ramos Jimenez

3

Jose Adrian Gonzales Marin

3

Genry Guido Calvo

3

Caleth Guido Gallo

3

Misael Estrada

3

Ariel Gomez

3

Manuel Gallo

3

Michey Carmona Cortez

4

Bismar Perez

4

Itan Josue Udiel Calderon

4

Ismael Ureña

4

Cristopher Rodriguez Cubillo

4

Kenner Jose Gonzales

4

Jasit Castillo Rocha

4

Dilan Osorio

4

Jose David Villagra Gonzales

4

Alfonso Mendoza Belasquez

4

Ulises Arrieta Gonzales

5

Rufino Antonio Guadamuz Chavarria

5

Cristopher Osorio

5

Randy Daniel Zuñiga Albir

5

Brasley Chacon Perez

5

Jeferson Rodriguez Garcia

5

Freyman Garcia Zuñiga

5

Bryan Gonzales Calero

5

Marvin Josue Acuña Martines

5

Jose Ramon Ramirez

5

Juan Gallo

5

Orlando Ordoñez

5

Jose David Gonzales

5

Anderson Villalobos Betanco

5

Axel Trujillo

6

Jeferson Ordoñez Cruz

6

Henry Josue Ramirez

6

Cecio sleymi Torres

6

Josue Zuñiga Asofeifa

6

Keringer Munguia Lopez

6

Sleyter Mendoza Belasquez

6

Dilan Memdoza Belasquez

6

Emanuel Acuña Aguilar

6

Kivan Guzman Guido

7

Alexander Mendolia Contreras

7

Juan Antonio Ramos Jimenez

7

Josua Jimenez Contreras

7

Jose Ortiz Goloza

7

Antonio Acuña Martinez

7

Juan Ramon Ortiz

7

Keyler Estrada Mayorga

7

Gabriel Rodriguez

7

Stiven Rivas 

7

Eliut Marin Mercado

7

Silian Hernandez Morales

8

Gonzalo Mendoza Belasquez

8

Josue Acuña Aguilar

8

Jason Vallejos Gallo

8

Greyvin Jose Valladares

8

Stiven Potoy Munguia

8

Angel Eduardo Calero Balmaceda

8

Manuel Castillo Rocha

9

Michael Martinez

9

Dennis Torres

9

Carlos Hernandez

9

Yelsin Chamorro Rayo

9

Jerson Mendez Calero

9

Felix Mendoza Belasquez

9

Nedar Osorio Garcia

9

Cristian Rodriguez Garcia

9

Dereck Albir Zuñiga

9

Julian Bermudez

9

Jason JaCIEL Gonzales Calero

9

Kimberlyn Salgado Valerio

9

Jonson C hocolate

9

Marcos Mendez Calero

10

Kevin Aleman

10

Omar Garcia Solano

10

Daniel Gomez Borges

10

Salvador Mendoza Belasquez

10

Isaac Pichardo Urbina

10

Alan Fernando Carballo

10

Pedro Josue Serrano Calero

10

Bryan Ordoñez

10

Cristian Gabriel Aleman

10

Jeiner Acevedo Martinez

10

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Christmas 2008 - CORRALILLOS Party (photo by Mia)

Christmas by Mia Crouch 2008

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THANK YOU!

Avispa’s Adventures held its 2st annual Christmas Celebration this year!  And TALK about Spreading the Christmas Spirit! Thanks to you, Avispa’s Adventures was able to share the Holiday Joy with three separate Christmas Parties this year. As a result of all of your contributions, together, we were able to feed and provide gifts to over 500 underprivileged kids in Playas del Coco, Guardia and Corralillos

The First party was for the kids at the School in Corralillos, Filadelfia. The party was held on December 19th at the school.  “Arroz con Pollo” (Chicken and Rice) was given to the students prior to our arrival.  The kids were anxiously awaiting “Colacho” (SANTA) when we arrived.  Santa distributed over 150 gifts to the students and Santa’s Helpers gave everyone a homemade ice cream. This was the first time the school was ever able to provide a Christmas Party for the kids and in many cases the only Christmas gift they have ever received!

For PICTURES of the Christmas Party in CORRALILLOS, Click HERE

The Second Party was held in the town of Guardia.  Over 110 Kids from Guardia as well as Los Altos del Roble and La Cascada received gifts from Santa.  “Colacho” made his appearance right after the kids had pizza and soda. In many cases this was the first time the kids had ever tried PIZZA! Papa Johns pizza was a hit! The Kids and their parents were also given a homemade ice cream.

For PICTURES of the Christmas Party in GUARDIA, Click HERE

The Third party was held in a small “barrio” outside of Playas del Coco on December 25, 2008.  Aside from “Colacho” (and the gifts that he brought) the highlight of this party was the face Painting.  Thanks Madilin Nixon! (Madilin also took the time to teach two local volunteers so that we can continue the tradition for years to come) Santa provided gifts to over 250 kids. Santa’s Helpers (From the US, Canada and Costa Rica) distributed a light lunch (“Arroz con Pollo” -Chicken and Rice) to an estimated 275 people.

For PICTURES of the Christmas Party in PLAYAS DEL COCO, Click HERE

All three parties were a great success thanks to all of you! Not only were we able to reach our goal, we were able to pass it! This year we were able to provide gifts to 4 times the number of kids that we did last year. THANK YOU!

School supplies and new/used clothing will be distributed to these communities at the beginning of February.


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CHRISTMAS 2008

Avispa’s Adventures is actively collecting Christmas gifts and financial donations for this year’s Christmas Party.  We currently have 219 kids registered to receive gifts at the Playas del Coco Party and plan to provide lunch to over 300 people.

Depending on the support that we receive we may also be able to supply Christmas Gifts to the kids at the school in Corralillos, Filadelfia.

If you would like to help us, help the community, please select a name   (or 2 or 3...) from the list and bring a Christmas gift for them or purchase one while you are in Costa Rica.

We ask that you spend about $5 per name and that you not purchase any food items

If you have a specific child that you would like the gift to go to, please email Amy with your intent to provide a gift to that child. If you are traveling with children you can also have them select a gift for a child their age.

Santa will distribute the gifts at the Christmas party.

Anyone planning to be in Costa Rica (Playa del Coco area) for Christmas, is welcome to attend (or help out at) the party.

 

Financial Contributions have already been received from:

                Barbara Gilfillen and Liz

                Lyall and Kathy McDonnell

                Jen & Mike Corte

                Gary and Joan Brown (Sardinal, Costa Rica)

                Wayne & Chester Knight (Victoria BC, Canada)

                Mia, Doug and Joyce (Victoria, Canada/ Playas del Coco)

                The Boyum Family

                 The Weiss Family (Manalapan, New Jersey)

                The Vicini Family

Christmas Gifts/ School Supplies have already been received from:

The Wennerstrom Family: David, Lynda, Sydney, Skylar & Synclare

The Stahl Family: Michael, Kerri, Samatha and Kelsey

Carolyn Brakhage

Barbara Christian

Chelse

The Boyum Family


A Special Thanks goes to the Gazo and Mexicano Family for their unlimited hours of time spent purchasing gifts, food and WRAPPING the Gifts. They also hosted the Coco Christmas Party at their house and Anna donated her services and COOK for 300 people!


Here is the List of kids for the Playas Del Coco Party:

Number Name Age Gender  
1 Valeska Elisabeth Garcia Sebia 1 Girl  
2 Cristel Yunieth Lira lopez 1 Girl  
3 Maylin Sofia Mendoza Mayorga 1 Girl  
4 Perla Maciel Bravo Luna 1 Girl  
5 Nely Paola Ampie Zuniga 1 Girl  
6 Janieth Valeria Sanchez Perez 1 Girl  
7 Emily Ortiz Martinez 1 Girl  
8 Jade Cristina Hernandes Lopez 1 Girl  
9 Keyla Bravo Guido 1 Girl  
10 Tatiana Aguilar Acevedo 1 Girl  
11 Neftaly Veronica Zuniga 1 Girl *Special Needs
12 Celena del Socorro Campos 1 Girl  
13 Ixa Danary Mendoza 1 Girl  
14 Janela Ramirez 1 Girl  
15 Roy Torrentes Castillo 1 Boy  
16 Ronier A lvarado Bello 1 Boy  
17 Kevin Steve Salgado Valerio 1 Boy  
18 Osvaldo Jose Lopez Guido 1 Boy  
19 Jouseth Mauricio Melendez  Marchena 1 Boy  
20 Brandon Gonzales 1 Boy  
21 Angelo Jose Duarte Navarrete 1 Boy  
22 Eler Josue Gutierrez Calderon 1 Boy  
23 Freiman Elian Gomez Mercado 1 Boy  
24 Darguin Omar Aguirre 1 Boy  
25 Critofer Ariel Rodriguez Gonzales 1 Boy  
26 Nati Miguel Gomez Boeges 1 Boy  
27 Ashly Juliana Potoimo 2 Girl  
28 Alison Guillen Talabera 2 Girl  
29 Noemi Ulloa 2 Girl  
30 Sharon maciel Martinez Santama 2 Girl  
31 Naidely Tatiana Marin 2 Girl  
32 Deilyn Daniela Galan Tercero 2 Girl  
33 Isamar Miranda Estrada 2 Girl  
34 Jorleth Camila Centeno Ortiz 2 Girl  
35 Jenifer Yariela  Valladarez Chavarria 2 Girl  
36 Rachel Carmona Cortez 2 Girl  
37 Angie Paola Calero Balmaceda 2 Girl  
38 Genessis Teilo Acuna 2 Girl  
39 Cindy Carolina Padilla Trujillo 2 Girl  
40 Sara Merary Zuniga Contreras  2 Girl  
41 Susana Bello Alvarado 2 Girl  
42 Pablo Antonio Gonzalez Fletes 2 Boy  
43 Jorkin Alexis Castro Valladares  2 Boy Twin
44 Justin Josue Castro  Valladares 2 Boy Twin
45 Genrri  Jacob Guido Calvo 2 Boy  
46 Dilan Isaac Osorio Benavides 2 Boy  
47 Itan Josue Uriel Calderon 2 Boy  
48 Yeicol David  Chaverri Cortez 2 Boy  
49 Antony Jiron Uamana 2 Boy  
50 Julian Mayorga 2 Boy  
51 Ariel Josue Mercado 2 Boy  
52 Jose Adrian mendoza Solano 2 Boy  
53 Jeferson Antonio Ramos Jimenez 2 Boy  
54 Randy Alexander Padilla trujillo 2 Boy  
55 Dixon Jonathan Ramos Perez 2 Boy  
56 Manuel Eduardo Vallejos Gallo 2 Boy  
57 Emanuel Caleth Guido Gallo 2 Boy  
58 Rayan estayler Martinez Barrios 2 Boy  
59 Cielo Patricia Chavarria Barrios 3 Girl  
60 Maria Celeste Martinez Barrios 3 Girl  
61 Valery Fabiana Mendez Mungia 3 Girl  
62 Lisbeth Rachany Moran Valladares 3 Girl  
63 Neilyn Jaricza Gazo Toruno 3 Girl  
64 Yerelyn de los Angeles Castro Valladares 3 Girl  
65 Ana Ester Cruz Acuna 3 Girl  
66 Maciel Bravo Guido 3 Girl  
67 Jose david Gonzales Calderon 3 Boy  
68 Andy Esnayder Martinez Rugama 3 Boy  
69 Mario Enrique Guadamuz Chavarria 3 Boy  
70 Jose Ramon Ramirez Ordonez 3 Boy  
71 Ismael Urena Molina 3 Boy  
72 Josua Jimenez Mendoza 3 Boy  
73 Oscarleth Ramos 3 Boy  
74 Lennin Damian Espinoza Martinez 3 Boy  
75 Monserat Guillen Talabera 4 Girl  
76 Eunise Ulloa 4 Girl  
77 Genessis Gonzales 4 Girl  
78 Sugen Carina Ramos Jimenez 4 Girl  
79 Steisy Sofia Rodriguez Garcia 4 Girl  
80 Carolina Diaz 4 Girl  
81 Alison Camila Lara Estrada 4 Girl  
82 Freyman Rafael Zuniga Cubillo 4 Boy  
83 Cristofer Javier Osorio Benavides 4 Boy  
84 Jeferson Jose Rodriguez Garcia 4 Boy  
85 Brasley JafethChacon Perez 4 Boy  
86 Marvin Jose Acuna 4 Boy  
87 Juan Alberto Vallejos Gallo 4 Boy  
88 William Emanuel Acuna Aguirre 4 Boy  
89 Kenner Gonzales 4 Boy  
90 Bryan Gonzales 4 Boy  
91 Jasith Torrentes Castillo 4 Boy  
92 Fabian Sanchez 4 Boy  
93 Jose Miguel Aguilar Acevedo 4 Boy  
94 Dilan Rodriguez 4 Boy  
95 Randy Alvir Zuniga 4 Boy  
96 kenia Torrentes Castillo 5 Girl  
97 Esteisy Andrea Zuniga Contreras 5 Girl  
98 Caroline Raquel Bustos  Guido 5 Girl  
99 Melany 5 Girl  
100 Ashly Celeny Moya 5 Girl  
101 Kendy Gonzales 5 Girl  
102 Cecio Sleimy Torres Caseres 5 Boy  
103 Jeferson Ordonez Cruz 5 Boy  
104 Gabriel Miguel Rodriguez Gonzales 5 Boy  
105 Anderson Adrian Isaguirre Rivera 5 Boy  
106 Rufino Antonio Guadamuz Chavarria 5 Boy  
107 Genrri Josue Ramirez Ordonez 5 Boy  
108 Ulices Arrieta Gonzales 5 Boy  
109 Carlos Eduardo Alvarado Bello 5 Boy  
110 Orlando Ordonez 5 Boy  
111 Eduardo Jose Zuniga Ruiz 5 Boy  
112 Esleyter Mendoza 5 Boy  
113 Eliud Josue Marin Mercado 5 Boy *Special Needs
114 Axel Trujillo Telles 5 Boy  
115 Keringer Mungia Lopez 5 Boy  
116 Angelica Gonzales Barrera 6 Girl  
117 Hasel Mendoza 6 Girl  
118 Elena Rodrigez Garcia 6 Girl  
119 Juan Antonio Ramos Jimenez 6 Boy  
120 Kivan Andres Gusman Guido 6 Boy  
121 Keyler Josue Estrada Mayorga 6 Boy  
122 Steven Josue Chaverri 6 Boy  
123 Jorley Carolina Jimenez Ramos 7 Girl  
124 Mariel Cristina Mercado 7 Girl  
125 Reina Elisabeth Ramirez Ordonez 7 Girl  
126 Mariel Gabriela Centeno Ortiz 7 Girl  
127 Haciel Gonzalez 7 Girl  
128 Jose Manuel Castillo 7 Boy  
129 Jovany Calero Chaves 7 Boy  
130 Jurlan Steven Potoimo Mungia 7 Boy  
131 Arlinson Antonio Acuna 7 Boy  
132 Silian Hernandez Morales 7 Boy  
133 Felix Adrian Mendoza 7 Boy  
134 Gonzalo Ismael Mendoza 7 Boy  
135 Jason Addiel Vallejos Gallo 7 Boy  
136 Angel Eduardo Calero Balmaceda 7 Boy  
137 Denis Pastor Torres Caceres 7 Boy  
138 Jesus Antonio Ordonez Rubeda 7 Boy  
139 Juliana Isabel Mayorga Mendoza 8 Girl  
140 Venita Isabel Mayorga mendoza 8 Girl  
141 Marlene Isabel Acuna 8 Girl  
142 Aura Maria Acuna 8 Girl  
143 Dunia Irania Acevedo Martinez 8 Girl  
144 Kimberly Alibeth Salgado Valerio 8 Girl  
145 Marian Bravo Guido 8 Girl  
146 Priscila Barquero Angulo 8 Girl  
147 Ericka Patricia Lara Gomez 8 Girl  
148 Maciel Unise Villagra Gonzales 8 Girl  
149 Alexa Rosela Isaguirre Rivera 8 Girl  
150 Alexandra Maria Guadamuz Chavarria 8 Girl  
151 Lissy Acuna Aguilar 8 Girl  
152 Bismar Salvador Mendoza 8 Boy  
153 Jonson Manuel Ramirez Mendez 8 Boy  
154 Derek Alvir Zuniga 8 Boy  
155 Julian Bermudez Lara 8 Boy  
156 Jerson Mendez 8 Boy  
157 Carlos Daniel Espinoza 8 Boy  
158 Kenner Antonio Espinoza 8 Boy  
159 Greivin Jose Valladares Chavarrie 8 Boy  
160 Carlos Guillermo Hernandez 8 Boy  
161 Cristian Andrey Rodriguez Garcia 8 Boy  
162 Kelly Elena Jimenez Ramos 9 Girl  
163 Lidia Margarita Fuentes 9 Girl  
164 Laura Valladares Gomez 9 Girl  
165 Yehdiri Pamela Miranda Estrada 9 Girl  
166 Yuli Preciosa Ortiz Espinoza 9 Girl  
167 Viviana Ortiz Espinoza 9 Girl  
168 Isaac Pichardo Urbina 9 Boy  
169 Elver Josue Acevedo 9 Boy  
170 Joseth Carmna Cortez 9 Boy  
171 Bryan Ordonez Cruz 9 Boy  
172 Omar de Jesus Garcia Solano 9 Boy  
173 Greibin Josue Aleman Martinez 9 Boy  
174 Kevin Canales Carmona 9 Boy  
175 Yelsi Chamorro Royo 9 Boy  
176 Marcos Mendez 9 Boy  
177 Kerick Mejiano 9 Boy  
178 Katherin Liseth Acuna Aguilar 10 Girl  
179 Carla Acuna Ramos 10 Girl  
180 Yorlin Marilin Sualba Rubeda 10 Girl  
181 Esterlin Barrera Sisnero 10 Girl  
182 Zulin Jeovana Gomez Borjes 10 Girl  
183 Kely Sabrina Estrada Mayorga 10 Girl  
184 Charon Estefani Rodriguez Garcia 10 Girl  
185 Tricha Pamela Morales Perez 10 Girl  
186 Jeyner Eran Acebedo Martinez 10 Boy  
187 Juan Carlos Miranda Estrada 10 Boy  
188 Rudy Javier Rodriguez Garcia 10 Boy  
189 Maicol Martinez Figueroa 10 Boy  
190 Pedro Josue Serrano Calero 10 Boy  
191 Cristobal Carcamo Moraga 10 Boy  
192 Jeffre Josue Acuna Rivas 10 Boy  
193 Yuri Canales Carmona 11 Girl  
194 Maria Fernanda Guadamuz Chavarria 11 Girl  
195 Ericka Maria Vallecio Sebia 11 Girl  
196 Mileydi Chaverri Rivas 11 Girl  
197 Carol G. Marin Solano 11 Girl  
198 Jacson Josue Garcia 11 Boy  
199 Roberto Antonio Villagra Gonzales 11 Boy  
200 Adrian Andres Ortiz Espinoza 11 Boy  
201 Maynor Luis Acebedo Martinez 11 Boy  
202 Cristian Gabriel Aleman Martinez 11 Boy  
203 Vanessa Martinez Figueroa 12 Girl  
204 Maria Jose Alvares Martinez 12 Girl  
205 Merary Molina Martinez 12 Girl Twins
206 Yudy Molina Martinez 12 Girl Twins
207 Nataly Carmona Cortez 12 Girl  
208 Leticia del Carmen Cruz Acuna 12 Girl  
209 Jesica Jasmina Cruz  Acuna 12 Girl  
210 Yoselin Guadalupe Sanchez Perez 12 Girl  
211 Santiago Alvarez Martinez 12 Boy  
212 Estiben Alonso Barrera Sisnero 12 Boy  
213 Erik Jose Barrera Sisnero 12 Boy  
214 Luis Chamorro 12 Boy  
215 Keila Pichardo Urbina 13 Girl  
216 Rosemery Villagra Gonzalez 13 Girl  
217 Miguel Angel Zuniga 16 Boy *Special Needs


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Community Involvement

Avispa’s Adventures has received a number of donations to date, this year.

We would like to thank Ron Nelson and his crew of fellow educators for their financial donation to benefit the school in Corralillos, Filadelfia. Ron and his crew dropped in with the intention to observe and learn about Costa Rican schools. They ended up teaching the kids a few songs ….a little English and most importantly starting a great relationship between the school and Avispa’s Adventures.

The school has provided us with a “wish list” for anyone that would like to help them:

ESCUELA DE CORRALILLOS


Hola! Soy el profesor de cómputo de la escuela de Corralillos, en Filadelfia. Esta es la lista de algunas de las necesidades que tenemos en nuestra escuela. Cualquier ayuda que ustedes nos puedan brindar será bien recibida, ya que manos que dan nunca estarán limpias!!!

(Hello! I am the computer teacher at the school in Corralillos in Filadelfia.  Here is the list of some of the needs that we have in our school. Whatever assistance you can provide will be well appreciated, as the hands that give will never be empty!!!)

- Una impresora. (a Printer)


- 2 monitores.
(2 Monitors)


- 1 computadora de escritorio. (A desk top computer)


- Paquetes con cuadernos, lapices, lapiceros, diccionarios ingles-español
(Notebooks, Pencils, Pens, and Spanish/English dictionaries)

 
.- Cualquier otra ayuda que nos puedan brindar será bienvenida!!
(Any other assistance that you would like to give would be welcome!!)


Thank you for bringing School Suplies:

Atif & Andrea
Erin & Martin Smyth

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Community Involvement

THANK YOU!

Avispa’s Adventures held it's 1st annual Christmas party in a small “barrio” outside of Playas del Coco on December 25, 2007. It was a great success thanks to all of you. Special thanks go out to everyone that brought donations threwout the year.  As a result of all of your contributions, together, we were able to provide gifts to over 125 under privileged kids and feed over 160 people. (Pictures still to come!)

School supplies and new/used clothing were distributed to over 15 families at the beginning of February.

A Special Thanks goes out to:

The Barrett Family: Financial Donation

The Crawley Family: Their Financial Contribution, donation of used clothing and their hands on participation during the preparation and party itself made this party a success. * This family also brought to Costa Rica the majority of the donations provided by the following:

Kal Tire- Donations included: clothing and nick/knacks

Linda Shields : Financial Contribution and a Donation of 2 bikes.

Osmar Urbina: Donation of a bike.

Les Hemmingsen & Bruce McMichael.: Donation of a bike.

Jeff Steeves: Donation of a Guitar

Jaclyn Crawley: Donation of a Guitar

 

Avispa’s Adventures continues to collect school supplies and new/ used toys, clothing and household items. New items will be kept for Christmas 2008 and used items will be distributed as the need arises. (Unless other preferences are made by the donating individual)

AVISPAS ADVENTURES would like to invite you to assist us in helping the communities/ community members less fortunate.

 

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Most people traveling on vacation pack a suitcase…and a carry on…however people traveling from overseas are usually allowed:

2 check bags, (usually up t0 50 LBS and 62 inches)

1 carry-on AND

1 personal item (Purse, back-pack, computer bag, brief case) –

PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR AIRLINE/CHARTER COMPANY FOR SPACIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE!

If you have any items that you would like to donate you could bring them in your extra bag.  (…and have plenty of room to take your souvenirs home with you!) You can give it to us to distribute for you or if you more comfortable you can distribute your donations directly...Whatever you would like!

New items will probably be distributed at Christmas…if that is OK with you.

Immediate Items can include:

New/Used Clothing

New/Used Household items

New/Used Toys

Non perishable food items

Baby Items

Items for Christmas can include:

New Toys

New Clothing

New School Supplies (The school year is from Feb-Dec but some kids do not start in Feb because they cannot afford their school supplies)

Financial Contrabutions:

If this is an interest of yours, please contact Amy at info@avispasadventures.com

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