If you would like to learn about the coral reef, become a coral reef expert and have fun with us and your friends, come to the Coral Reef Ed-Ventures program! Sponsored by Smith College and Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
Advanced Program
Who: Students ages 12 and above (or with prior experience)
When: June 20th – June 24th, 4–6 pm
Where: San Pedro High School
Movie Night at the Lion’s Den
When: Wednesday, June 15th. All are welcome. Free snacks and drinks! Look for posters in town.
Youth Program
Who: Students ages 7 – 12
When: July 4th – July 13th
Where: RC School
There will be a graduation at the end of the programs for all students and family members to attend. Graduation will be on Wednesday, July 13th at the Lion’s Den. Everything is free and fun!
Permission slips will be available at the library across from the RC School and at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve Office! We look forward to seeing you there!
It’s not just a day……it’s an entire weekend of fun with music, food, and cultural performances. Mark your calendar and come down to Hopkins, Stann Creek, Belize for the weekend of July 28th – July 30th. You surely don’t want to miss Hopkins Day!!
Organized by the Hopkins Village Council, Hopkins Day celebrates the area’s natural beauty, timeless traditions and authentic Garifuna heritage. The liveliness of the people is infectious, Mingling with the residents on this special occasion will give you some unique experiences to write home about!
Everyone loves the live music from talented local artists, where dancing and drumming are non-stop. There is always an impressive lineup of live entertainment, a wide variety of food and drinks on sale throughout the weekend. You are dared you to try the coconut husking contest, or hudut eating contest. With traditional and not-so-traditional games and activities, you are sure to be entertained.
Hopkins Day Schedule of Events
The Belize National Celebrations Commission and municipal celebrations committees around the nation organize a line-up of more than 100 events. There truly is something for every Belizean looking to celebrate patriotism and with events in every corner of the country, a party is not hard to find. Below are some of the the 2017’s Calendar of Events for the September Celebrations under the theme “Belize Confronting Challenges, Renewing Our Resolve!” (Updates as they become available)
Currently the September Calendar is not ready but you can still save the date…
*Aug. 31. Beliken Fest.
*Sept. 1. Beliken Fest
*Sept. 2. King and Queen
Queen of the Bay
Beliken Fest
*Sept. 4. Atriotic songs and poem
*Sept. 8. SOS
Wet Fete feat. Patrice Roberts
*Sept. 9. Jouvert
Carnival
After carnival jump-up
*Sept. 10. Citizen Parade
Jump up at BTL Park
*Sept. 15. Soundfest
*Sept. 16. Expo
*Sept. 17. Expo
*Sept. 20. Jazz Fest feat. Machel Montano
Love Fm Independence Eve
*Sept. 21. official ceremony belmopan.
Independence parade
Orange walk carnival 3pm
*Sept. 23. Turbulence concert
