Picnics, Gatherings, etc.

Alabama Friends of Adoption Picnic [Top]

Alabama Children from South America, China, Russia, and Korea usually attend.

Amigos Del Paraguay [Top]

Annual reunion, location TBD (probably east coast, last year Cincinnati)

Building Bridges Adoption Picnic (Southern California)[Top]

Sunday, June 1, 2003

Since 1996, approximately 18 Paraguayan adoptive families and Paraguayan friends get together to celebrate Paraguayan tradition on the first Saturday of December and June. A variety of fun events typically include: swimming, soccer, Paraguayan BBQ, music, arts and crafts, language games and dancing. Please contact Sandra for further information.
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Children of Paraguay (Miami) [Top]

This is the first year we will be having our first get together in November.  There are 3 families so far and we welcome new comers from the area.

Families of Paraguay Reunion [Top]

June 17-19, 2005
Camp Lake, WI
(not far from Lake Geneva)

Since 1994, Families of Paraguay has welcomed all families who have an adopted child from Paraguay. This reunion grew out of a Monday morning playgroup and has now served families from all over North America. It is a "don't miss" event for many because...family, fun, and friendship is what the reunion is all about.

Hope you can be there to help celebrate our 11th anniversary! Map

Familias Paraguayas of Northern California f/k/a San Francisco Bay Area Annual Picnic [Top]

Sunday, May 21, 2000
11:00 am to 4:00 pm

We invite everyone from anywhere with families involved with Paraguay to this party! We typically have about 70 people (more than half are children) and we would love to see both old and new faces. Activities: Astro Jump, Games, Storytelling and Crafts (with a Paraguay theme), BBQ (hotdogs, hamburgers and veggie burgers will be provided), group photo. What to Bring: 1) You and your family, 2) A to H: snacks/appetizers for 8-10 people, I to O: salad or a side dish for 8-10 people, P to Z: dessert/cookies, 3) Beverages and eating utensils, 4) Misc (e.g. lawn chairs, blankets, sunscreen, cameras, etc). Cost: $5 per adult, $3 per child.

Guarani [Top]

This New York organization offers gatherings several times a year for families of children adopted from Paraguay. 

Latin American Heritage Camp 2001 [Top]

Come join us for a unique family experience at the 4th annual Latin American Heritage Camp (LAHC), which will be held June 29-July 1 in Denver. LAHC, sponsored by the non-profit organization Colorado Heritage Camps, is organized for families with children adopted from Latin American countries or adopted in the United States of Latin American descent. This year's theme is "Festivals of Latin America." Latin American Heritage Camp 2001 will take children and their families on a quest through the countries and cultures of Latin America. Through music, language, folktales, food and crafts, children will experience the rich traditions, festivals and customs of their country and region of origin. Children will build a sense of pride in who they are and where they come from.

As importantly, LAHC provides children an opportunity to be and talk with others like themselves who have families by adoption. In "HeART Talks" sessions children participate in art-making experiences that help them communicate about their adoptive experience. While the kids are in their sessions, the parents have their own workshops and classes to help them learn more about Latin American culture and how to integrate it into their own family traditions and celebrations. Through discussion groups and sessions, LAHC also gives them support and resources for dealing with parenting, adoption and interracial issues.

LAHC is one of eight camps sponsored annually by Colorado Heritage Camps. The organization also offers African-American, Chinese, East Indian, Filipino, Korean, Russian and Vietnamese camps. At all, children have made friends with kids "just like me," and parents and kids have had the opportunity to grow as a family.

Los Amigos Reunion [Top]

Families who meet yearly for a weekend in a different city across the US to share our common Paraguayan bond. This year our reunion will be in Marco Island Florida June 28-30.  We encourage new families to join us. Please contact Lori for further information.Map

Michigan Picnic [Top]

A casual picnic get together on Sylvan Lake, Michigan. Just 35 minutes Northwest of Detroit. The date planned is Sunday, August 11. Swimming and a playground and a relaxing surrounding to hang out together and meet other families in the area. Please contact Tessa Stein. Map

Niños Del Paraguay [Top]

Lauren and John Commando are back to coordinate THE Paraguayan adoptive family picnic in Sharon, Massachusetts:

WHEN:          Saturday, July 16, 2005

WHERE:         Camp Gannett, Sharon MA Map

MORE INFO:   http://www.geocities.com/pypicnic/

DEADLINE:     June 15 - but they're nice folk so they'll accept you whenever you committ!

Paraguayan Independence Day Celebration [Top]

Annual celebration of Paraguay's independence day. Casual picnic and fiesta at local park.  May 15, 2004 at 4:00 PM at Elver Park in Madison, WI. Map 

Adoptive Family Organizations

Latin American Adoptive Families [Top]

LAAF serves families who've adopted children of Latin American descent. Activities include annual picnic and swim party and other parties and educational events. Families live in and around Philadelphia, PA and its suburbs (Delaware Valley).

Latin American Parents Association  [Top]

LAPA is a non-profit organization in New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York. LAPA is a volunteer association of adoptive parents committed to aiding people seeking to adopt children from Latin America, as well as assisting those who have already adopted. Membership in LAPA is open to all those interested in Latin American adoptions.

Niños del Paraguay (Minnesota) [Top]

This Minnesota group of Paraguayan adoptive families offers ongoing get-togethers throughout the year. There Spring/Summer Event is tentatively scheduled for June 27th.