Each week a new group of kids are registered for the camp. We usually have about 20 kids in each camp. Each group always has a different dynamic. This weeks group is quite rambunctious and talkative, but it’s inspiring to see so many young kids with plans of becoming veterenarians. Most of the other interns are not quite 18 yet, so I feel that tends to be a slight challenge simply because of their lack of real world, raw life experiences. Most of the activities are pre-planned and repeated each week, but it is left up to us to facilitate, instruct, and guide each activity. I’m becoming very good at recognizing which kids will need more one on one help during certain activities. I am also beginning to analyze the usually drastically different traits and characteristics of boys versus girls at this age group. Another interesting observation (although slightly off topic) is the commonality of majority of the boys in this age group that have, or claim to have either ADD or ADHD. On the animal side of things, I am happy to say I have witnessed many adoptions out of the Humane Society, and there is nothing better than seeing a pet go home with it’s new family for the first time.

I originally had been interested in the program at stetson: Educating for Social Justice. With recent advising meetings and guidance for my future plans I am also looking into the masters programs nearby about non-profit. Still my next steps remain uncertain, but each day I learn something or take a new step and hope to find a clear path.