Villagers at Mar e Floresta experience the rich diversity of the countries where Portuguese is spoken by exploring a new country or region each day. From meals influenced by the sea to the Brazilian sport of capoeira, Mar e Floresta provides the perfect environment for Portuguese speakers of all levels.
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I-Day!
International Day this summer has been an extra treat as Walsee, the German Language Village, and CLV celebrated 50 years of teaching children about language and culture. This morning started with an early breakfast in order to get ready to…
Preparation for I-Day
In keeping with traditional Minnesotan weather, the rain returned today. The change in weather did not hinder the villagers from getting ready for International Day which will be held at the German site tomorrow in Bemidji. The villagers continued with…
terça-feira
Today the clouds parted, the rain stopped, and the sun came out to make for a wonderful day at camp. The villagers went on with their cooking activity, and were able to take advantage of the change in weather with…
2a-feira
Tonight the credit villagers have an extra long study hall to prepare for their exam tomorrow so aren’t participating in the evening program, so it’s just the two week villagers playing our version of the Newlywed Game with their counselors. …
Noite de bigodes
Tonight was Noite de bigodes (Mustache night). The staff played the role of many individuals with mustaches from the Portuguese world and the villagers learned a bit about them to earn their own mustaches and also had to do tasks…
