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5 10 15 20 25 30 35 11 Danilo, who has a collection of bugs and plants, says: “Since the motto of this camp is Look after your environment, what about creating a sort of museum with objects we collect around here? I’m sure the people in the village would be happy to have an exhibition.” I smile and interrupt him. “What are you on about? You’re such a nerd! We’re not at school.” “We could do a dance, you know, like a musical,” Silvia says as she moves her hips. But the group is not convinced by her idea. “Yeah, sure, and be an embarrassment. And besides, that stuff is for girls,” says Mo- hamed. “No way!” says Elena. “And why would it be embarrass- ing? We’re not going on TV or anything.” “I haven’t got a clue about dancing,” José insists. Danilo, seeing that his idea about the museum is not working, has another idea. “We could do a play, like sketches or something.” “But in that case, only a few of us could act, and what would the rest do? Sit with the audience?” says José. “Well, I think it’s a fun idea,” says Silvia. “If we do a short play, some of us can act while others write the text, build the set, and make the props or the music.” “But that is working for others, for those who really participate, for the important ones” – Continues Jose, who is not convinced by the idea. I disagree. “That’s like saying the only important member of a band is the singer,“ I say, responding to Jose. ”I like the idea a lot, and if we do sketches, we don’t all have to be on stage. Those who want to act can do so, while those who might feel shy can help prepare everything.” “How about making several teams so that each team takes care of a different task?” Maite says. “That way, everyone can help by doing whatever they do best: writing the script, painting the set, acting, or whatever. With all the tal- ent we have in the group, I’m sure we’ll put on a great show!” “Yes, yes, great!” Some of us are shouting and are very excited. “Okay, everyone,” Maite says, trying to calm us down. “We’ve got to meet the other groups now because we are going for a swim, but we could discuss the topic and the story for the performance on our way to the river.”