We are a product of our environment

The Death Scorpions have definatly made some improvements since the beginning of camp. We are having less and less two counts, and more and more participation every day. Justin is one camper who I am confident in saying has made an improvement in dealing with tough situations. For whatever reason, he never seems to want to do whatever fun fitness activity we have planned, regardless of the activity. But once we start, he ends up really enjoying himself. I think he is starting to come to this realization and is much more cooperative, even when activities dont seem fun to him.

When I first thought about the progress that these kids have made over the past weeks, my first thought is "What progress?" But Greg opened up my eyes a bit today with one of his comments. I may not see the changes, the progress, and the accomplishments these kids are making because I see them on a day to day basis. But for a teacher, who hasn't seen them all summer, all they see is a huge stride of improvement.

Besides actual progress the kids have been making, I think one of the greatest benefits of this camp for them is that they are in a structured and enriching environment, something they may otherwise not have over the summer with parents at work. It keeps them all in interaction with one another, so they don't fall more behind in interpersonal skills, as well as creating friendships with peers.