Every April, the City of Laredo proclamation commemorating the Week of the Young Child kicks off a week chock-full of fun activities, family bonding and unbridled creativity at Laredo College.
The Laredo College Camilo Prada Child Development Center Palo-Minis started the celebration at City Hall among other local children and ended the week with their family and friends.
At city hall, the staff and children of Camilo Prada Child Development Center joined other centers to commemorate a week dedicated to the betterment of children across the nation. There, Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño highlighted the commitment of staff members who help the children learn, grow and thrive.
The Palo-Minis began their week with maracas, bells and all manner of musical instruments in hand. From dancing to singing, the music in the air made for a roaring good time. With a DJ playing the all-time classic hits for children, like HUNTR/X’s “Golden”, the children enjoyed a musical Monday among good company.
Later in the week, friends, family and LC staff were treated to an art presentation developed by the creative minds of the children. During Artsy Thursday, children had a chance to present art made by them to visitors. Between the loud splashes of color and many shapes were stories and experiences.
As visitors stopped by to see the Palo-Mini’s creations, some were able to learn more about each painting from the artist, who shared whimsical stories about their time at the ranch, seeing monstruous monster trucks devouring other cars and family vacations that are now forever captured on canvas by the child’s mind.
Closing out the week was Family Friday, which allowed for a time to not only celebrate the wonders of youth, but to do so with loved ones.