SAVE THE DATES!
Saludos Amigos! We are looking forward to seeing you in Colima participating in one of our upcoming service weeks! We hope to see your group of friends, family, fellow Rotarians, business family or just you joining other people who want to experience the magic of the Mexican culture and meet and play with the children served by Project Amigo! Typically service weeks are Sunday to Sunday, we pick you up at the airport (Guadalajara/GDL, Colima/CLQ or Manzanillo/ZLO) and then when you’re in Cofradia we take care of you as family. Act today and reserve your spot as some weeks have limited number of slots available. Registration fee is $1,500/per adult, children under 10 and under are our guests, children 11 to 17 are half price $750. A $300 deposit will reserve your slot today.
Do you have questions? Reach out to Dora Zuñiga at 608-345-6769 or via email at dora@projectamigo.org or contact Amparo Lechuga at amparo@projectamigo.org.
Note that all weeks are open to everyone, unless marked Private.
Gracias, we can’t wait to see you!
Project Amigo Service Weeks
2025
Community Service
January 19 -- January 26, 2025 Sun/Sun
Literature & Culture SOLD OUT!
February 2 -- 9, 2025 Sun/Sun
Your Rotary Club defines Theme
February 16 -- 23, 2025 Sun/Sun
English Tutoring 1
March 2 -- 9, 2025 Sun/Sun
Second Touch Soccer (Private Week)
March 23 -- 29, 2025 Sun/Sat
Mexican Cooking & Community Service
April 6 -- 13, 2025 Sun/Sun
ART, Art & More Art
May 25 -- June 1, 2025 Sun/Sun
English as a Second Language I
July 6 -- 13, 2025 Sun/Sun
Swim Week & Back to School
July 27 -- August 3, 2025 Sun/Sun
English as a Second Language II
August 3 -- August 10, 2025 Sun/Sun
Fiesta Mexicana
September 14 -- 21, 2025 Sun/Sun
Dia de Los Muertos & Cooking (Private Week)
October 28 -- November 4, 2025 Tues/Tues
Christmas Fiesta
December 7 -- 14, 2025 Sun/Sun
2026
Literature and Culture
February 1 -- 8, 2026 Sun/Sun
English Tutoring (Private Week)
Westminster Rotary Club
February 15 -- 22, 2026 Sun/Sun
Women's Week NEW WEEK!
March 1 -- 8, 2026 Sun/Sun
Second Touch Soccer Private Week
March 22 -- 28, 2026 Sun/Sat
ART, Art & More Art
April 19 -- 26, 2026 Sun/Sun
Graduates Week
May 24 -- 31, 2026 Sun/Sun
English as Second Language I
July 13 -- 20, 2026 Sun/Sun
Swim Week
July 26 -- August 2, 2026 Sun/Sun
English as a Second Language II
August 2 -- 9, 2026 Sun/Sun
Fiesta Mexicana
September 13 -- 20, 2026 Sun/Sun
Dia de Los Muertos & Cooking
October 27 -- November 4, 2026 Tues/Tues
Christmas Fiesta
December 6 -- 13, 2026 Sun/Sun
New Weeks!
We’re excited to introduce two new theme weeks, each offering unique experiences to delve into Mexican culture, art, and traditions!
Fiesta Mexicana
This week, we celebrate and immerse ourselves in the vibrant traditions of Mexico’s Independence Day!
Our most joyful and festive week will be filled with Mexican commemorations, we’ll explore the country’s rich gastronomy, traditions, traditional attire, cultural heritage, and the preparation of iconic drinks. We’ll dance, enjoy colorful celebrations, and experience the true spirit of Mexico.
If you love celebrating with friends, this week is for you! Join our Scholars in daily festivities, learn about their communities, and make the most of every opportunity to share meaningful moments together.
Art, Art & More Art
This week is dedicated to art lovers and those eager to share their knowledge while immersing themselves celebrating Mexican arts and culture.
We will learn about Mexico's
history and art, participate in painting and pottery classes, attend the theater with our scholarship recipients, and may even get a behind-the-scenes look at a folkloric ballet rehearsal. Additionally, we will visit museums and historical sites in the city of Colima. Most importantly, if you have expertise in any artistic discipline, you will have the opportunity to teach and inspire our scholarship recipients.
Swim week &
back to school
As we enter the hot days of summer, many of us take advantage of heading to a pool or beach to cool off.
Most of our students do not live near a beach or swimming pool. They have never had the opportunity to take lessons to learn how to be safe in the water.
Project Amigo hosts Swim Week to give the kids the opportunity to learn basic swimming skills in a safe environment.
As a volunteer, you will be led by a certified swim coach to help the students to learn the basic fundamentals of swimming. You will assist the students in the water while having fun with them.
Volunteers will also participate in Project Amigo's annual backpack distribution. You will help fill the backpacks with school supplies along side current Project Amigo becarios (scholarship recipients). Then you will participate and observe the backpack distribution ceremonies. This is a truly heart warming experience!
If you enjoy splashing around in the water while having fun with kids, consider registering for this fun in the sun week! It will be a wonderful and memorable experience!
Community & Culture
Give the gift of literacy!
While it’s well known that Project Amigo provides scholarships to individual students, did you know we also work with whole schools in fostering a love of learning and promoting strong literacy skills?
You will help to organize, deliver and install mini-libraries in small, under-serviced, rural schools, work alongside kids as they read, engage one-on-one in literacy and art activities, and create memories with them that can last a lifetime.
Afternoons are spent immersing ourselves in the local culture and communities as we explore this hidden corner of Mexico.
Mexican Cooking
Come and discover the flavors of Colima!
During a Mexican Cooking Service Week you will learn how to prepare typical Mexican dishes with of the traditional Colima cuisine with our own Project Amigo chefs!
We will see the process of making fresh corn tortillas, we will visit coffee plantations and learn about its process, as well as a visit to the organic farm where we will obtain some of our ingredients.
We will learn about the variety of artisanal mezcals of Mexico and the difference between mezcal and tequila.
Come and join us for a week full of flavors and colors!
Christmas Fiesta
Be one of Santa’s little Elfs this Christmas!
Each year Project Amigo elementary students are invited to an enormous Christmas Fiesta.
Each child receives a new outfit, new shoes, a gift and a book--and is a special guest at the biggest, most fantastic Christmas Fiesta ever. And you’re invited, too!
Project Amigo Elfs (volunteers) wrap gifts, put up decorations, stuff piñatas and play host alongside Santa.
The Christmas Fiesta is a highlight of the year for Project Amigo kids and this Service Wee is ideal for volunteer families.
Your young kids or grandkids will have never seen a Christmas Party like it.
English as a Second Language Week
Share your knowledge and teach English as a second language to our becarios, equipping them with essential skills for their future. Through interactive lessons, conversations, and engaging activities, you'll help them build confidence in their English abilities while fostering meaningful connections.
Whether you have teaching experience or simply a passion for language, your support will make a lasting impact!