Make Summer Matter!

Our summer camp at St. Matthew's started today! "Be Flexible" was our mantra going into the day. We weren't sure how many kids would be there. Also, since it's been a month since school was out for the year, we knew that many families would likely need a reminder. We began the day playing soccer and jumping rope as we waited for the kids to trickle in. By 9:45 we had over 70 kids ready to roll. We were able to fill five classrooms with kids ranging in age from 5 to 13. We have 5-8 GLA volunteers teaching the classes. Our theme for the session is "Make Summer Matter" and we are aiming to promote youth leadership and community activism, while strengthening reading and writing skills. By next week they will have completed a book focusing on Life Skills and taking action. We can't wait to see what they come up with!

Ismael and his new students

Recess!

All smiles from this little guy.

Day 1 = SUCCESS!