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San Antonio, TX |
June 8 - 14 |
SCHOOL FACTS
Showers:
There are
separate adult and Youth showers on site.
Program Area:
Is a
theater and is air conditioned.
Sleeping
Arrangements: Campers sleep in the gym and it is air
conditioned Space is limited so only bring twin sized air
mattresses.
Additional Comments: There is lots
to do on the free day. Most of the work is in the same
neighborhood so help is near by if it is needed also it is
located very close to the school. The campus is large so there
is a lot of walking between areas.
WORKSITE INFORMATION
In 1691 a group of Spanish explorers
came upon a river on the feast day of St. Anthony they named the
river and the city San Antonio (SA), nicknames: “Alamo City; River
City; Mission City.” The River-Walk runs right through the heart
of our city with the best Mexican food, and live entertainment.
SA has 5 Spanish Missions including the Alamo. It is the proud
home of the 3 time NBA Champions “SPURS”. In the midst of
all these wonderful events we have a neighborhood rich with
culture, but has an average income of $9,000.00 per household a
year. Catholic Heart Workcamp in partnership with St. Mark the
Evangelist Catholic Church, Our Lady of the Lake University, San
Antonio Alternative Housing, are restoring this neighborhood, one
home at a time, and one block at a time.
Most of the work
is painting and fixing the outside of homes, the inside work is
mostly for those who cannot physically work outside. We also put
on a vacation bible school for the neighborhood
FREE DAY ACTIVITIES
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Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is a
theme and water park that reflects the heritage and
culture of its Southwest roots. The park occupies
approximately 200 acres and feature numerous adult and
children's rides. Shows, thrilling rides and skill games
are built around themes celebrating Texas and the
Southwest.
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/fiestatexas/index.asp |
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Sea World
SeaWorld San Antonio, the
world's largest marine life adventure park and family
entertainment showplace, presents a splashy lineup of more
than 25 sensational shows, thrilling rides, animal
attractions and educational experiences for all ages.
http://4adventure.com/seaworld/tx/default.aspx |
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The Alamo
On the east side of Alamo
Plaza is the most famous spot in Texas where 189 defenders
fell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by Mexican
General Santa Anna’s army.
www.thealamo.org |
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Splash Town
With 20 landscaped acres of
cool, clean water excitement, this family water-park has
something fun for every age - from Kids Kove to the Siesta
del Rio offering a relaxing ride down a lazy river to
major water rides. StarFlight is designed for space age
thrills, and there are new rides and attractions
throughout the park.
www.splashtownsa.com |
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Mission San Francisco de la
Espada
In 1731, after their retreat
from East Texas, the founders of San Francisco de los
Tejas moved the mission to the San Antonio River and
renamed it San Francisco de la Espada. Espada appears as
remote today as it did in the mid 1700s.
http://www.nps.gov/saan/visit/MissionEspada.htm |
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