These last two weeks were pretty laid back for the interns. I had my weekly duty of Volleyball on Wednesday night. I have not had any issues with teams or
players when it comes to conflict on and off of the courts, which makes my job
easier. It seems that everyone is enjoying themselves very much and the
competition seems to be increasing with each week. This makes the league even more fun to watch because the games and rallies are so close to one
another.
Besides having volleyball on Wednesdays the only other camp we had was a World Camp for 8 to 9 year olds. This camp was all day starting at 8 am and ending at 4:30 pm. We have had several of these camps through out the summer, ranging in age from 5 year olds to 10 year olds. I would have to say that I enjoy spending time with all of the age groups but the 9 to 10 year olds are definitely more interactive when it comes to the activities and crafts that we plan. During these camps we put together activities in the form of games and crafts that will teach the children about the land and creatures of the World. Some of these activities are painting, making rock animals, putting wildlife books together, going on bird hikes, and scavenger hunts.
We do a few activities with the kids and then we sit down for snack, we do a few more activities and then sit down for lunch, after lunch we try to play a camp game such as kickball or tag, then we go to the community pool at Hedges-Boyer park to swim for a few hours. While at the swimming pool the kids must check in with us (counselors) once every hour to ensure their safety. After the pool it is around 4:00 and the kids are usually worn out and tired. So we set out some puzzles and coloring supplies, sometimes chalk, to keep the kids occupied for the last 30 minutes until their parents pick them up.
After all the campers leave, us interns sweep the barn, put all of the supplies back in their containers and into the storage unite. Then we are able to lock up and head home. Even though the World Camps are only two days long, I have had a blast being able to be a part of their summer. Matt had received several emails from parents through out the summer thanking the interns and the Departments of Parks and Recreation for the great job we have done and telling us how much their child enjoyed the camp. Even though it is something so small as a Thank You, the showing of appreciation goes a long way in my eyes and it makes me feel good that I was able to contribute to a child's summer fun!
players when it comes to conflict on and off of the courts, which makes my job
easier. It seems that everyone is enjoying themselves very much and the
competition seems to be increasing with each week. This makes the league even more fun to watch because the games and rallies are so close to one
another.
Besides having volleyball on Wednesdays the only other camp we had was a World Camp for 8 to 9 year olds. This camp was all day starting at 8 am and ending at 4:30 pm. We have had several of these camps through out the summer, ranging in age from 5 year olds to 10 year olds. I would have to say that I enjoy spending time with all of the age groups but the 9 to 10 year olds are definitely more interactive when it comes to the activities and crafts that we plan. During these camps we put together activities in the form of games and crafts that will teach the children about the land and creatures of the World. Some of these activities are painting, making rock animals, putting wildlife books together, going on bird hikes, and scavenger hunts.
We do a few activities with the kids and then we sit down for snack, we do a few more activities and then sit down for lunch, after lunch we try to play a camp game such as kickball or tag, then we go to the community pool at Hedges-Boyer park to swim for a few hours. While at the swimming pool the kids must check in with us (counselors) once every hour to ensure their safety. After the pool it is around 4:00 and the kids are usually worn out and tired. So we set out some puzzles and coloring supplies, sometimes chalk, to keep the kids occupied for the last 30 minutes until their parents pick them up.
After all the campers leave, us interns sweep the barn, put all of the supplies back in their containers and into the storage unite. Then we are able to lock up and head home. Even though the World Camps are only two days long, I have had a blast being able to be a part of their summer. Matt had received several emails from parents through out the summer thanking the interns and the Departments of Parks and Recreation for the great job we have done and telling us how much their child enjoyed the camp. Even though it is something so small as a Thank You, the showing of appreciation goes a long way in my eyes and it makes me feel good that I was able to contribute to a child's summer fun!
