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Schools across the country are closing for summer 2012 and children of all ages have many options on how to spend it. In Orange Walk Town there several summer programs being offered including drumming, dancing and folklore. There is also a program for those interested in beading, handicraft and recycling. Ofelia Novelo is the organizer.

OFELIA NOVELO, Reporter

“We only will be having two days which is Monday and Tuesday for beading and hand crafts but this year I am trying to give lone recycle materials.  Like I always say, the trash of someone is the treasure of another one.” 

NATALIE NOVELO, Reporter

“So you have space for how many students or children right now?”

OFELIA NOVELO, Reporter

 “We don’t have any limit.  We try to teach as much as we can.”

NATALIE NOVELO, Reporter

“So is there a cost to the program?”

OFELIA NOVELO, Reporter

 “We only charge $10 registration.  The parents provide the materials which is not much.  Like I’ve said it’s something that maybe you already used then we’ll turn it into something beautiful.”

NATALIE NOVELO, Reporter

“And how has it been over all this years, children attending a lot?”

OFELIA NOVELO, Reporter

 “Yes sometimes we have about 30 children.”

The classes start July 9 and will run to August 13^th every Monday and Tuesday. It is open to children between ages seven and fourteen. Interested persons can call 322-2725