With summer break fast approaching, Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda has announced the 2025 INDE Vacation Plan and the Summer Camps and Workshops Program by the state Department of Culture. These initiatives aim to foster sports and cultural engagement among children and teens across the region.
Speaking at her Wednesday morning press conference, the governor shared details of the cultural offerings, which will include five summer camps at state arts centers in Mexicali, Ensenada, Tecate, Tijuana, and Playas de Rosarito. Additionally, 34 individual workshops for children and teens aged 3 to 16 will be held, designed to blend creativity, play, and learning in an inclusive and dynamic environment.
The cultural camps will run from July 14 to August 8, with the exception of Mexicali, where they will take place from July 11 to 31. Camps are scheduled for the morning, while the individual workshops will be held in the afternoon.
In San Quintín, the workshop The Fantastic World of Leonora Carrington will offer classes in art, music, dance, and theater for youth aged 8 to 16, completely free of charge. Alma Delia Ábrego Ceballos, head of the Baja California’s Department of Culture, emphasized the importance of accessible, quality cultural programming across the region.
Meanwhile, the 2025 INDE Vacation Plan, set to run from July 14 to August 1, will offer a wide range of sports activities for children and teens aged 6 to 13, including participants with disabilities. The program will be hosted at Ciudad Deportiva in Mexicali and high-performance centers in Ensenada and Tijuana.
Participating youth will have the opportunity to train in athletics, wrestling, fencing, soccer, basketball, swimming, field hockey, taekwondo, archery, badminton, gymnastics, handball, and other sports depending on the municipality. Laura Marmolejo Toscano, Director of the Sports and Physical Culture Institute, noted that the activities will be led by professional coaches at top-tier facilities. Sessions will run from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a recovery fee of 1,495 pesos.
These programs reflect Baja California’s continued investment in the development, well-being, and creativity of its youngest residents during the summer months.
Mily Animal Sanctuary Expands Facilities in Mexicali
In a separate announcement, Governor Marina del Pilar shared updates on the third phase of construction at Mily Sanctuary, aimed at rescuing and rehabilitating abused or abandoned animals while promoting respect for all living beings.
She confirmed that work is underway on three new entry areas, increasing the sanctuary’s capacity from 109 to 270 dogs, along with upgrades to recreational spaces and the crematorium.
“Animal well-being is a key policy we’ve championed, solidifying Baja California as the state with the strongest animal rights laws. Mily Sanctuary is welcoming volunteers this summer to support our mission,” the governor said.
Mónica Vega Aguirre, head of the Department of Environment and Sustainable Development, reported that since its 2024 opening, 183 animals have been adopted, with over 670 volunteers joining the cause. Those interested in adopting or volunteering may call: (686) 591-6897 or (686) 591-7107.
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