I had the most amazing opportunity to work with nineteen children for a week. The children who were selected for this camp are from foster homes, broken families, and other adverse situations.
Each one of these kids startled something inside me.
I love being struck- it's one of the most imporatant things in life,
to be struck by another human being.
It's imporant to me to get out of my own small world, my own relationships, jobs, life.
I'm so thankful for this experience that poured new light into my life.
These children go through struggle, conflict, not the rosiest of experiences,
BUT it's like their sweet spirits, smiles, and inner joy
are trying to put the pieces back together.
The mission of the Summer Enrichment Camp is to provide a positive and enriched environment
and fulfilling experiences for at risk youth in the Brunswick, Georgia area.
Thank you to everyone who made this camp possible by donating time, money, supplies, and energy.
Now for a look into The Summer Enrichment Camp....
Monday: Get Acquainted, Games, and the Beach
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| The kids playing the awesome game, Ships & Sailors |
Tuesday: Honey Creek Ropes Course and Swimming Pool
NITROObjective #1 Get the rope without crossing the line
Objective #2 Get every member of the team over to the plank without touching into the pit
Objective #3 Have each team member standing on plank without touching/falling off
Objective #3 Have each team member standing on plank without touching/falling off
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| Adding lots of water to the pit |
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| Lots of effort, frustration, motivation, determination, team work, huffing and puffing, leadership, lead to this... |
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| Some great ideas like this one- innovative thought by Daniel, joining long sticks together with vines. After putting in some work, then they got this... |
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| Celebration of finally getting the rope, after at least an hour of trying |
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| Yay! Now we can all go swimming! |
Wednesday: Flying Eagles Ranch w/ Horseback Riding,
Giant Slide, Paddleboats, and Nature Hike
Thursday: Boat Ride with Captain Rob to Cumberland Island
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| Cap'n Rob teaching the kids about the advanced technology of his boat |
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| Crishawn was a little sleepy after our Cumberland Island adventure |
Friday: Games, Pizza, and Zuzu's ice cream and the park
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| Thanks, for the ice cream Bobby! Zuzu's is the best :) |
With growing support, this camp will continue to reach even more kids next summer.
To find out more information about the Summer Enrichment Camp, contact Randy Frost
Check out Captain Rob Dunagan's foundation for kids for more ways to get involved here.
EXCELLENT work! So many wonderful emotions captured in this piece! I especially love all their little faces at the end! Really helps me puts things into perspective :)
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