The Loayza family's first time at Bruin Woods!

Wow, what an absolutely amazing week! We've heard great things about Bruin Woods, but I never expected to be blown away like this.

The counselors: We have to start with the counselors, who are the absolute super stars of the entire week. The counselors are all current (or graduating) UCLA students. They are renaissance men (and women) that are incredibly versatile: singers, dancers, child care professionals, cooks, athletes, and much more.

The network: All the families that attend are UCLA alumni, now many years post graduated, well established in their career. It's an incredible networking opportunity. I met Brand Consultants, Lawyers, Software Engineers, Director of Sales; these are motivated people that naturally connect through the many events that are offered. And the best part is that that majority of the people you meet are in Southern California, so you can continue the relationship.

The events: Athletic events (I ran a mini triathlon), rock climbing, dances, plays, talent shows, karaoke, mafia, arts and crafts, the pool; there's a little something for everyone.

Overall, we loved this experience and we'll be back again next year!

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Juniper y Kimbal, como me ha gustado pasar el tiempo juntos en Bruin Woods. 

Juniper, debes estar muy orgullosa por que solita fuiste a tu clase de los Cubs y hiciste amigos con Kiara y tus camp counselors. Y cuando fuiste a nadar con to clase, tu solita te subiste al diving board y te tiraste al agua. El proximo año vamos a hacer el talent show juntos y cantamos Rain on Me.

Kimbal, como todavía eres un chubby bambis, tu fuiste a la clase de los Pooh Bear (con todos los babies). Cuando hablamos con las profesoras, dijeron que tu eras la niña que ayudaba a los otro babies cuando estaban llorando. Me encanto pasar el tiempo juntos en la piscina. El proximo año vamos a cantar 4 Town juntos para el Talent Show.

Kim, I do need to be more of a gentleman to you. I do need to be nicer and lead more with grace and courtesy. I'm trying, but my feeble brain is too small and I mess up. Hahaha, just kidding. No excuses. I did love going to Bruin Woods with you and I look forward to next year when Kimbal is able to join the Teddies. We can do Arts and Crafts together and I hope that we can finish the Triathlon together.

Misa and Nico, thanks so much for inviting us to Bruin Woods. What an amazing discovery! It was great hanging out together as a giant family and I look forward to making this an annual tradition.

Jen and Adam, so great to meet you on the first day. I feel like we just hit it off. You are wonderful parents and we look forward to getting together. 

And we need to take a group photo together :)