The Unique Biodiversity of Colombia
Colombia is the world's 2nd most BIODIVERSE country. It has the most species of orchids and birds, second most of plants, butterflies, fresh water fish and amphibians, third…
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More than just offering Explorers and Leaders a place to learn and the resources to use, we want to provide a community for them to feel safe and…
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We cannot stress enough how important Youth and Adult Leaders will be to our program. ACA Explorers cannot exist without the involvement of local youth and adults in…
Read articleExplorers Program Blueprint
Invitation Letter- We will send an invitation letter to the kids we would like to join the ACA Explorers (those who have proved they can behave well in…
Read articleBad Stereotypes of Colombia and How Untrue They Are
When I first told family and friends I was going to Colombia, I was overwhelmed by "why"s and "be careful"s and coke jokes and Pablo Escobar jokes and…
Read articleA Picture is Worth 84.1 Words
We all know the old adage that a picture is worth 1,000 words. Everyone says it, and yet nobody questions it. Is it true? And why 1,000? In…
Read articleJuegos Deportivos Departamentales de Antioquia- Andes Olympics
This week is the "Olympics of Antioquia" and it takes place here in Andes!!! It was super cool to see how the whole park was set up as…
Read articleJardin- Support, Progress, and What is Left to Accomplish
Bare with me on the bulleted list but this is something that I think will help us be proud of what we have accomplished and help us take…
Read articleWhy ACA Explorers?
I majored in International Relations and Spanish at the University of Illinois and Christopher majored in Biochemistry at Fort Lewis University. Why are we now here trying to…
Read articleDecember 7th- Dia de Velitas
Yesterday we celebrated the Eve of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (AKA Dia de Velitas... day of the candles) with the Colombians (Hey Grandmas... look at me…
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