We’re in the first week and of the camp and I’m really enjoying myself. The two days were kind of rough. Not because of the campers, but because some of the logistics of the camp weren’t all the way worked out. For example, we did not have time to buy water bottles for each kid, so we had to use disposable plastic water bottles. We found out quickly that most of them only drink half the water. By day 3, they all had their own water bottles.
Interacting/talking with the kids is my favorite thing. They range from age 5 to 13 and are split into groups based off of their age. I love the little kids, but the 8+ group is my favorite to be around so far. They’re pretty entertaining.
With week 1 ending, I’m excited to see what the next couple weeks bring. Hopefully, some of these kids pick up a new sport and become a real star at it.
Song of the week: W.A.Y.S by Jhene Aiko
Hey Aasha,
I’m so glad you enjoy working with the kids. So many people our age are so uncomfortable around people that are ultimately pretty close in age to us anyways. Kinda weird, huh? Granted, it’s still a pretty large age range that you’re working with, so it may very well be a greater challenge to change the way you handle professional situations constantly to accommodate different ages. I love working with kids, but I’ve only worked with kids between the ages of 3 and 7 myself, and the individual groups only ever spanned a range of 2-3 years — certainly nowhere near 8. You’ll have to tell me how that is.
Also, you’ve inspired me. I think it’s so fun that you include songs of the week that I’m gonna start doing it myself. Continue vibin’ out.