UPAASF Summer Camp Day 3: A Fun-Filled Field Trip to the Philippine Consulate!

Day 3 of our summer camp was packed with fun and learning as our campers visited the Philippine Consulate in San Francisco! They were warmly welcomed by Deputy Consul General Maria Paz Cortes, Vice Consul Hannah Go and the friendly consulate staff — making everyone feel part of one big pamilya! 👋😊

Each camper received a special passport 🛂 and set off to explore five exciting stations around the consulate. At every stop, they completed fun activities to earn stamps — just like real explorers discovering the Philippines! 🌏✈️

🧭 Station 1: Our Heroes — Scavenger Hunt Adventure! 🕵️‍♂️🎉

The kids went on a scavenger hunt to find clues about our nation’s heroes! From Jose Rizal 🖋️, the great patriot, to Andres Bonifacio 🪓 and Apolinario Mabini 🧠, they learned stories of bravery and brainpower. They also discovered modern champions like Hidilyn Diaz 🏋️‍♀️, Carlos Yulo 🤸‍♂️, and Manny Pacquiao 🥊. Everyone shouted, “Ayan na! Nahanap ko na!” as they raced to find the next clue. What an inspiring adventure! 💪🇵🇭

🎨 Station 2: Culture and Tourism — Let Your Creativity Shine! 🌺🎨

The artists in our campers came alive as they designed their own “LOVE The Philippines” slogans. The colorful, creative ideas made this station a festive burst of fun and pride! 🌟 The top five designs won special prizes — congrats to our young artists! 🏆🎁

🕹️ Station 3: Pinoy Game Zone — Play Time! 🎉

The Philippines is full of fun traditional games, and our campers tried some favorites:

• Limbo Rock: How low can you go? 🕺 Everyone bent and twisted, laughing and shouting, “Paano ba ‘to?!” as they tried to limbo under the stick without falling. So, handa ka na ba? Limbo na tayo!

• Holen (Jolen): Flick your colorful marbles and try to hit others! 🎯 Kids loved this classic marble game that’s played everywhere in the Philippines.

• Tumbang Preso: Aim your slipper, knock down the can, then run! 🥏 It’s fast, fun, and full of excitement — just like a real Pinoy street game.

🏛️ Station 4: Our Home — The Philippine Center Puzzle! 🧩

Step back in time and learn about the consulate building — a beautiful, century-old treasure built in 1909, once owned by PG&E, and transformed into the Philippine Center in 1974. The campers worked in teams to rebuild a puzzle of the building as it looked in 1974. The first team to finish rang the bell and won a prize! Ding-ding! 🔔🎉

🍝🍗 Lunchtime!

The much-anticipated lunch arrived — a delicious Jollibee spaghetti and one piece of Chickenjoy! The kids gobbled up the sweet, cheesy spaghetti loaded with juicy hotdogs and savored the crispy, golden fried chicken. Even the adults couldn’t resist joining in! This classic Filipino meal brought smiles and full tummies all around. 😋❤️

🍬 Station 5: Aling Conching's Sari-Sari Store — Treat Time! 🎉

Who’s ready for snacks and prizes?

• Ice Candy: The coolest frozen treat ever! 🍧 Like a popsicle but better — frozen juice or milk in a plastic tube na pwedeng pigain (squeeze) at dahan-dahang sipsipin (slurp)! Ube or Mango anyone?

• Palabunutan: Pick a Number, Win a Prize!

Handa ka na ba sa sorpresa at saya? Let's play Palabunutan—a favorite Filipino game that’s all about bunot-bunot and winning cool prizes! 🎟️ Everyone’s cheering “Sino kaya ang mananalo?”

🎉 Grand Finale: Pabitin — The Ultimate Fiesta Game!🎈

Before heading home, it was time for the exciting Pabitin! A colorful lattice full of surprises was lowered and raised as the kids jumped high trying to grab their favorite prizes. With lots of laughter and cheers, everyone left a winner — their bags full of goodies and hearts full of joy! ❤️✨

A big thank you 🙏 to the Philippine Consulate staff for hosting such a wonderful day filled with learning 📚, games 🎯, and Pinoy pride 💖! Our campers 🧒👧 went home tired 😴 but happy 😄, already dreaming of the next adventure 🧭✨.

🙌 A Huge Salamat to Our Parent & Guardian Chaperones!

We couldn’t have done it without YOU! Maraming salamat to all the wonderful parents and guardians who helped guide, cheer, and support our campers throughout the day. Your energy and care made this field trip even more meaningful and memorable. You are our everyday heroes! 💖👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Stay tuned for more fun stories and photos from our UPAASF Summer Camp! 📸