First week excitement. Over 100 kids of all ages, races, and social economic class attended the first week of summer camp at DTA. This unique blend of children made this weeks experience very humbling on several levels. First, as a counselor of the 9-13 age group, the task of keeping and getting them involved in camp activities proved to be difficult at times; however, as the week went on this become easier and easier. I contribute this to the numerous ice breaking activities along with learning about their unique backgrounds and daily life. During this process flash backs of There Are No Children Here discussions from Dr.Sapps class; give me a strong foundation of realizing not all children come from a nice home environment. Thus, their behavior and attitude in some cases is a result of the community in which they have been raised not of choice. Knowing and accepting these differences on day one made for a smooth week, filled with classic games such as dodge ball, kickball, and rally races. It’s hard to believe one 40 hour week is completed; next week should go by even faster.
Monday we will be visiting the splash pad, Wednesday a field trip to the movies and Friday Deleon Springs. Monday is also the start of the summer food program, because more then half of the campers receive free and reduced lunch during the school year it is continued through the summer. If any one else is doing an S.O.S with a summer camp and needs game ideas let me know, would love to trade ideas.
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