Camp Mabuhay North is a program of After You Adopt, Inc., a Connecticut non-profit 501(c) (3) organization for adoptive families. It is modeled after the original Camp Mabuhay in Maryland, a culture camp established 11 years ago for children adopted from the Philippines and their adoptive families. Families gather once a year for a weekend of cultural exposure to the Philippines and networking. The adopted children and their parents learn music, language, dance, cooking, geography, and martial arts. They also get to enjoy authentic Filipino food!

As adoptive parents, we can give our children all the necessities of life, but we can't give them their culture as Filipinos. The Philippine American Association of Connecticut (PAAC) and the Pilipino Association of Connecticut, Inc. Foundation (PACIF) are key to the success of our camp. Their teenage and young adult members act as Ate and Kuya counselors for our children. Their adult volunteers teach folkdances and give cooking lessons.

The 2008 Camp Registration form is now available for download.  For additional information, please contact Bunny Lewis at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (860) 219-9573. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it