Team Tobati 2019 Gameplan
Team Torbati’s delegation: 87 students and teachers from Kingswood Oxford High School, CT. United States of America.
Sunday, March 10
23:38 Hs. Arrival at Silvio Pettirossi’s Airport (Asuncion), first group of 61 people flying from New York. (New York- Panama- Paraguay), via Copa, Flight #207
They travel from Asuncion to Tobati where they will be distributed to their respective hosting families.
Monday, March 11
05:29 Hs. Arrival at Silvio Pettirossi’s Airport (Asuncion), second group of 24 people flying from New York. (New York- Panama- Paraguay), via Copa, Flight #291
They travel from Asuncion to Tobati where they will be distributed to their respective hosting families.
Everyone rests in their respective places.
12:00 Hs. LUNCH
12:45 - 15:30 Hs. General meeting of the 2019 Team Tobati’s delegation at the Central House/Headquarters (main meeting point during the trip, also known as Mama Garcia’s House). From there, everyone goes to the Juan Carlos Garcia’s Sport Complex where there will be some integration games with the Macchi High School students. Likewise, the trip coordinator will give some instructions of the game plan for the rest of the trip.
15:30 - 17:00 Hs. 8 groups leave from the Sport Complex for their first activities.
18:30 Hs. DINNER
19:15 Hs. General Meeting at the Central House to head out to the Macchi School for the Official Welcoming and Inauguration of the 2019 Team Tobati Service Trip!
Tuesday, March 12
7:20 Hs BREAKFAST
07:45Hs. The delegation assembles at the Central House to go to the Macchi School to participate in the school’s formation (singing the US and Paraguay’s National Anthem)
All the groups will leave from the Macchi School to their respective work places.
08:00 - 11:30 Hs. 8 groups head out for their activities.
12:00 - 13:30 Hs. LUNCH AND REST
13:45 - 17:15 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
14:00 - 17:30 Hs. 4 groups leave from Central House.
18:45 Hs. DINNER
19:30 Hs. General Meeting at Mom Garcia’s house to head out to the Juan Carlos Garcia’s Sport Complex where all the groups will play soccer, volleyball, basketball and spend time with the Macchi School students.
Wednesday, March 13
8:00 - 11:30 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central Headquarters.
8:15 - 11:45 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House to do their services.
12:00 - 13:30 Hs. LUNCH AND REST
13:45 - 17:15 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
14:00 - 17:30 Hs. 4 groups lave from the Central House.
18:45 Hs. DINNER
19:30 Hs. All the delegation gathers at the Central House to head out to the Macchi School for the KERMES, 6th edition.
Thursday, March 14
08:00 - 11:30 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
08:15 - 11:45 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
12:00 - 13:30 Hs. LUNCH AND REST
14:00 - 18:00 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House
LA MAQUINA, REBELDES, FUERZA, FUEGO: visit Rosado to make bricks, buy some woodwork, hike, and share some traditional games.
14:30 - 18:00 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House to go visit Rosado.
UNIDAD, JOVENES, SOLDADOS, ENERGIA.
18:45 Hs. DINNER
19:30 Hs. (Depending on the arrival from Rosado)
General gathering at the Central House to head out to the J. C. Garcia’s Sport Complex for a soccer tournament with the Macchi students.
Friday, March 15
8:00 - 11:30 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
08:15 - 11:45 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
12:00 - 13:30 Hs. LUNCH AND REST
13:45 - 17:15 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
14:00 - 17:30 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
18:30 Hs. DINNER
19:30 Hs. All the delegation meets at the Central House to go have a great night at the “NOCHE PARAGUYA” or San Juan Festival at the Macchi School. There will be plenty of traditional games and food. All proceeds goes to the Macchi School. $10 entrance fee.
Saturday, March 16
09:20 – 11:30 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House
ENERGIA, REBELDES, FUERZA, FUEGO: hiking around Tobati Hills.
09:30 – 10:30 Hs. 4 groups leave from Central House
LA MAQUINA, SOLDADOS: dance rehearsal at the Macchi School
UNIDAD, JOVENES: visit the Villa Artesanal, shopping for souvenirs.
10:30 – 11:30 Hs 4 groups changes activities
LA MAQUINA, SOLDADOS: visit the Villa Artesanal, shopping for souvenirs.
UNIDAD, JOVENES: dance rehearsal at the Macchi School.
12:00 - 14:40 Hs. LUNCH AND REST (this time can be used to get ready everything you need for the dance show).
14:45 - 17:00 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House
LA MAQUINA: hiking around Tobati Hills
SOLDADOS: hiking around Tobati Hills
UNIDAD: hiking around Tobati Hills
JOVENES: hiking around Tobati Hills
15:00 – 16:00 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House
REBELDES, ENERGIA: dance rehearsal at the Macchi School
FUERZA, FUEGO: souvenir shopping at Villa Artesanal
16:00 – 17:00Hs. 4 groups change activities
REBELDES, ENERGIA: souvenir shopping at Villa Artesanal
FUERZA, FUEGO: dance rehearsal at Macchi School.
18:00 Hs. DINNER
19:00 Hs. EVERYONE GATHERS AT THE CENTRAL HOUSE TO HEAD OUT TO THE MACCHI SCHOOL. “NIGHT OF THE STARS” SHOW / DANCE COMPETITION.
Sunday, March 17
12:00 Hs. LUNCH
15:30 Hs. The whole Team goes to Vista Serrana Hotel (Pool Party)
20:00 Hs. Games at the Sport Complex.
Monday, March 18
08:00 a 11:30 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
08:15 - 11:45 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
12:00 - 13:30 Hs. LUNCH AND REST
13:45 - 17:15 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
14:00 - 17:30 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
19:00 Hs. DINNER
20:00 Hs. The Delegation meets at the Central House to go to Vista Serrana Hotel for a closing ceremony of the 2019 Team Torbati’s Service Trip. Election of Miss and Mister Tobati.
Tuesday, March 19
08:30 - 11:30 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
8:45 - 11:45 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
12:00 Hs LUNCH AND REST
14:00 - 17:00 Hs. General gathering at the Central House to go to the Macchi School. Time to say good-bye and take group photos with all the K-O and Macchi School students.
19:00 Hs. DINNER
20:00 Hs. General meeting at the Central House to get ready for the trip back home.
20:30 Hs. Travel Team 2 leaves for the Asuncion Airport
Wednesday, March 20
01:30 Hs. Travel Team M leaves for Asuncion Airport
Sunday, March 10
- Travel Team M meets at 1:45 AM (daylight saving time change happens at 2:00 AM that day. 2:00 AM turns to 3:00 AM on 3/10.) at KO. The team will load their bags on the bus, goes over rules, and then leave for the airport at 3:45 AM. Boston (Logan) to Panama City (Tocumen Intl) COPA Flight CM #312 Departs at 9:36 AM arriving at 2:13 PM Panama City (Tocumen Intl) to Asuncion (Silvio Pettirossi) COPA Flight CM #207 Departs at 3:40 PM arriving at 11:38 PM
- The Team will meet at 9:00 AM at KO. The team will load their bags on the bus, and then leave for the airport at 9:30. Boston (Logan) to Panama City (Tocumen Intl) COPA Flight CM #733 Departs at 3:24 PM arriving at 8:31 PM. Panama City (Tocumen Intl) to Asuncion (Silvio Pettirossi) COPA Flight CM #291 Departs at 9:12 PM arriving at 5:29 AM (March 11)
23:38 Hs. Arrival at Silvio Pettirossi’s Airport (Asuncion), first group of 61 people flying from New York. (New York- Panama- Paraguay), via Copa, Flight #207
They travel from Asuncion to Tobati where they will be distributed to their respective hosting families.
Monday, March 11
05:29 Hs. Arrival at Silvio Pettirossi’s Airport (Asuncion), second group of 24 people flying from New York. (New York- Panama- Paraguay), via Copa, Flight #291
They travel from Asuncion to Tobati where they will be distributed to their respective hosting families.
Everyone rests in their respective places.
12:00 Hs. LUNCH
12:45 - 15:30 Hs. General meeting of the 2019 Team Tobati’s delegation at the Central House/Headquarters (main meeting point during the trip, also known as Mama Garcia’s House). From there, everyone goes to the Juan Carlos Garcia’s Sport Complex where there will be some integration games with the Macchi High School students. Likewise, the trip coordinator will give some instructions of the game plan for the rest of the trip.
15:30 - 17:00 Hs. 8 groups leave from the Sport Complex for their first activities.
- LA MAQUINA, making wood crafts in Rosado.
- LOS REBELDES, works at the Macchi School garden
- FUERZA, working on pottery in 21 de Julio.
- FUEGO, works in brick factories.
- UNIDAD, Prepare choreography at Macchi School
- JOVENES, choreography at the Macchi School.
- SOLDADOS, visiting Macchi Students’ houses.
- ENERGIA, cleaning (trash pick-up) by the local stream.
18:30 Hs. DINNER
19:15 Hs. General Meeting at the Central House to head out to the Macchi School for the Official Welcoming and Inauguration of the 2019 Team Tobati Service Trip!
Tuesday, March 12
7:20 Hs BREAKFAST
07:45Hs. The delegation assembles at the Central House to go to the Macchi School to participate in the school’s formation (singing the US and Paraguay’s National Anthem)
All the groups will leave from the Macchi School to their respective work places.
08:00 - 11:30 Hs. 8 groups head out for their activities.
- LA MAQUINA, works on its choreography and then visits student’s houses.
- LOS REBELDES, visits student’s houses and then goes to the Macchi School to prepare their choreography.
- FUERZA, goes to a sugarcane plantation.
- FUEGO, helps in the local Hospital.
- UNIDAD, works in Costa Alegre primary school.
- JOVENES, works in Florida primary school.
- SOLDADOS, distributes soccer balls and toothbrushes in Isla Guazu – San Felipe and spends some time with the local kids.
- ENERGIA, pottery making in 21 de Julio.
12:00 - 13:30 Hs. LUNCH AND REST
13:45 - 17:15 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
- UNIDAD, Painting benches at Macchi School.
- JOVENES, works at the local Hospital.
- SOLDADOS, works at the local Police Station.
- ENERGIA, distribute toothbrushes and soccer balls.
14:00 - 17:30 Hs. 4 groups leave from Central House.
- LA MAQUINA, distribute toothbrushes and soccer balls in Loma Verde and Ensenada primary schools.
- LOS REBELDES, works in Costa Alegre School.
- FUERZA, visits Macchi students’ houses and then prepares choreography at the Macchi School.
- FUEGO, prepares choreography for the dance competition, then goes to visit students’ houses.
18:45 Hs. DINNER
19:30 Hs. General Meeting at Mom Garcia’s house to head out to the Juan Carlos Garcia’s Sport Complex where all the groups will play soccer, volleyball, basketball and spend time with the Macchi School students.
Wednesday, March 13
8:00 - 11:30 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central Headquarters.
- UNIDAD, helps at the local Hospital.
- JOVENES, goes to Costa Alegre Primary School.
- SOLDADOS, dance rehearsal, then visits students’ houses.
- LA MAQUINA, works at the Macchi School Garden.
8:15 - 11:45 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House to do their services.
- REBELDES, works in San Jose Primary School.
- FUERZA, painting Macchi School’s Wyvern.
- FUEGO, trash picking by the local stream.
- ENERGIA, visits students’ houses and then goes to the Macchi School for their dance rehearsal.
12:00 - 13:30 Hs. LUNCH AND REST
13:45 - 17:15 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
- LA MAQUINA, works in San Jose Primary School.
- REBELDES, painting Macchi School’s Wyvern.
- FUERZA, trash picking near the Tobati stream.
- FUEGO, works at the local park (Amigos del Parque).
14:00 - 17:30 Hs. 4 groups lave from the Central House.
- UNIDAD, dance rehearsal at the Macchi School and takes Guarani classes.
- JOVENES, takes Guarani classes at the Macchi School and then has dance rehearsal.
- SOLDADOS, goes to a sugarcane plantation.
- ENERGIA, works in sugarcane plantation.
18:45 Hs. DINNER
19:30 Hs. All the delegation gathers at the Central House to head out to the Macchi School for the KERMES, 6th edition.
Thursday, March 14
08:00 - 11:30 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
- MAQUINA, rehearsal at the Macchi School and then takes Guarani classes.
- REBELDES, takes Guarani classes and then has dance rehearsal.
- FUERZA, visits school in San Miguel, and San Rafael to distribute soccer balls and toothbrushes. Spends some time with the locals.
- FUEGO, works at Hogar Vocacional (local seminary).
08:15 - 11:45 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
- UNIDAD, planting trees with a Peace Corps Volunteer.
- JOVENES, helps at the local Police Station.
- SOLDADOS, works in Costa Alegre Primary School.
- ENERGIA, goes to the Macchi School for some painting.
12:00 - 13:30 Hs. LUNCH AND REST
14:00 - 18:00 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House
LA MAQUINA, REBELDES, FUERZA, FUEGO: visit Rosado to make bricks, buy some woodwork, hike, and share some traditional games.
14:30 - 18:00 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House to go visit Rosado.
UNIDAD, JOVENES, SOLDADOS, ENERGIA.
18:45 Hs. DINNER
19:30 Hs. (Depending on the arrival from Rosado)
General gathering at the Central House to head out to the J. C. Garcia’s Sport Complex for a soccer tournament with the Macchi students.
Friday, March 15
8:00 - 11:30 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
- UNIDAD, painting at Hogar Vocacional.
- JOVENES, visiting schools in Villa de Mercedes, Mompox, and Santa Rosa to distribute toothbrushes and spend time with the kids.
- SOLDADOS, working with a Peace Corps volunteer at the Macchi School.
- ENERGIA, goes to a sugarcane plantation.
08:15 - 11:45 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
- MAQUINA, helps in a Health Post in Mompox.
- REBELDES, helps at the local Hospital.
- FUERZA, dance rehearsal and then has Guarani classes at the Macchi School.
- FUEGO, has guarani classes and then rehearsal at the Macchi School.
12:00 - 13:30 Hs. LUNCH AND REST
13:45 - 17:15 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
- MAQUINA, works at the Macchi School garden.
- REBELDES, painting classrooms at the Macchi School.
- FUERZA, helping at Mompox Health Post.
- FUEGO, distribute toothbrushes in different schools.
14:00 - 17:30 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
- UNIDAD, distributes toothbrushes in different schools.
- JOVENES, goes to a sugarcane plantation.
- SOLDADOS, rehearses dance choreography and then takes Guarani classes at the Macchi School.
- ENERGIA, takes Guarani classes and then has rehearsal at the Macchi School.
18:30 Hs. DINNER
19:30 Hs. All the delegation meets at the Central House to go have a great night at the “NOCHE PARAGUYA” or San Juan Festival at the Macchi School. There will be plenty of traditional games and food. All proceeds goes to the Macchi School. $10 entrance fee.
Saturday, March 16
09:20 – 11:30 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House
ENERGIA, REBELDES, FUERZA, FUEGO: hiking around Tobati Hills.
09:30 – 10:30 Hs. 4 groups leave from Central House
LA MAQUINA, SOLDADOS: dance rehearsal at the Macchi School
UNIDAD, JOVENES: visit the Villa Artesanal, shopping for souvenirs.
10:30 – 11:30 Hs 4 groups changes activities
LA MAQUINA, SOLDADOS: visit the Villa Artesanal, shopping for souvenirs.
UNIDAD, JOVENES: dance rehearsal at the Macchi School.
12:00 - 14:40 Hs. LUNCH AND REST (this time can be used to get ready everything you need for the dance show).
14:45 - 17:00 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House
LA MAQUINA: hiking around Tobati Hills
SOLDADOS: hiking around Tobati Hills
UNIDAD: hiking around Tobati Hills
JOVENES: hiking around Tobati Hills
15:00 – 16:00 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House
REBELDES, ENERGIA: dance rehearsal at the Macchi School
FUERZA, FUEGO: souvenir shopping at Villa Artesanal
16:00 – 17:00Hs. 4 groups change activities
REBELDES, ENERGIA: souvenir shopping at Villa Artesanal
FUERZA, FUEGO: dance rehearsal at Macchi School.
18:00 Hs. DINNER
19:00 Hs. EVERYONE GATHERS AT THE CENTRAL HOUSE TO HEAD OUT TO THE MACCHI SCHOOL. “NIGHT OF THE STARS” SHOW / DANCE COMPETITION.
Sunday, March 17
12:00 Hs. LUNCH
15:30 Hs. The whole Team goes to Vista Serrana Hotel (Pool Party)
20:00 Hs. Games at the Sport Complex.
Monday, March 18
08:00 a 11:30 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
- LA MAQUINA, works at the local Police Station.
- LOS REBELDES, distributes toothbrushes and visits different schools.
- FUERZA, works in a brick factory.
- UNIDAD, painting classrooms at the Macchi School.
08:15 - 11:45 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
- FUEGO, works in Costa Alegre primary school.
- JOVENES, painting at Macchi School.
- SOLDADOS, works in a farm in Santa Rosa’i.
- ENERGIA, works in a brick factory.
12:00 - 13:30 Hs. LUNCH AND REST
13:45 - 17:15 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
- UNIDAD, works at the Macchi School Garden.
- JOVENES, works at the local playground.
- SOLDADOS, painting at Macchi School.
- ENERGIA, works at Florida primary school.
14:00 - 17:30 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
- LA MAQUINA, goes to a sugarcane plantation.
- LOS REBELDES, works in a brick factory.
- FUERZA, works in a farm (Santa Rosa’i).
- FUEGO, painting at Macchi School.
19:00 Hs. DINNER
20:00 Hs. The Delegation meets at the Central House to go to Vista Serrana Hotel for a closing ceremony of the 2019 Team Torbati’s Service Trip. Election of Miss and Mister Tobati.
Tuesday, March 19
08:30 - 11:30 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
- MAQUINA, painting at Macchi School.
- REBELDES, works at Florida primary school.
- FUERZA, works at Costa Alegre primary school.
- FUEGO, goes to a sugarcane plantation.
8:45 - 11:45 Hs. 4 groups leave from the Central House.
- UNIDAD, works at the local playground.
- JOVENES, works in a brick factory.
- SOLDADOS, works at the Macchi School Garden.
- ENERGIA, gardening and cleaning at the Macchi School.
12:00 Hs LUNCH AND REST
14:00 - 17:00 Hs. General gathering at the Central House to go to the Macchi School. Time to say good-bye and take group photos with all the K-O and Macchi School students.
19:00 Hs. DINNER
20:00 Hs. General meeting at the Central House to get ready for the trip back home.
20:30 Hs. Travel Team 2 leaves for the Asuncion Airport
Wednesday, March 20
01:30 Hs. Travel Team M leaves for Asuncion Airport
- Asuncion (Silvio Pettirossi) to Panama City (Tocumen Intl) COPA Flight CM #206 Departs at 2:04 AM arriving at 6:18 AM. Panama City (Tocumen Intl) to Boston (Logan) COPA Flight CM #732 Departs at 7:28 AM arriving at 2:04 PM. The team will be out of customs and baggage and on the bus around 2:45 and back to KO around 5:00 PM.
- Travel Team M - Asuncion (Silvio Pettirossi) to Panama City (Tocumen Intl) COPA Flight CM #290 Departs at 6:31 AM arriving at 10:40 AM Panama City (Tocumen Intl) to Boston (Logan). COPA Flight CM #311 Departs at 12:34 PM arriving at 7:15 PM. The team will be out of customs and baggage and on the bus around 7:45 and back to KO around 9:45 PM.
