Tuesday

Today we started out by going to soccer and then to the pool. I got an offer to be a swim helper, and so then I just stayed at the pool and helped kids for the rest of the morning. During lunch it started thundering, lightning, and pouring. We all go on buses and vans and went to the community center. I played dodge ball with a 7-year-old, T. He was being really good, and so we went into the library and he told me and my mom that he hated books and couldn’t read. I sat down with Green Eggs and Ham. After a few minutes of persuading, he started reading – he was one of the best 7-year-old readers I’ve ever heard read. I was so incredibly proud of him. Today was hectic, but fun.

Wednesday

Today I worked at the pool all day. I helped teach kids to swim freestyle, butterfly; how to float and hot to do a back dive. Some kids were cooperative and some weren’t. I got really, really sunburned on my face and my shoulders are bright red. Tonight we ate dinner at New Light Missionary Baptist Church. When we returned I played cards with Rachel, Alyssa, and Anna. Tomorrow is the last day of camp and I know that the kids have had a good time this week. I’m so glad I had an opportunity to come to Arkansas.

– Denisen Croom, 12