Community Service

My community service was at Lafayette School for 4th and 5th grade. An after school program called Work Family Connection involves kids whose parents work late have a place to do home work, play outside, and arts and crafts, with the supervision of an adult. I went on a Friday so there was not too much home work the kids had to do. I met the women in charge that was very nice and helpful. She showed me to each station the kids could choose from. First there was a sort of cooking area. That day the kids had the option of making rice crispy treats with m&m's or what looked like a veggie medley. Guess what everyone was picking.... The good thing about cooking is it's hands on and fun. The kids still learn the how to do the right measurements, work with people, and to fallow instructions. In other groups there was ares and crafts. the kids are into beads and necklace making. This was mostly the girls on this table with one charming boy who seems to get along with everyone. This group to me seemed like a club where they talked and joked around with each other. They were very kind in letting me have a little place in their circle. After that I ventured outside were a game of basket ball/ dodge ball was taking place. The guy in charge told me he lets them do whatever they wont. All they need is a little room to run around and they get all their energy out. So this way they go home nice and quiet and the parents are happy too. All in all, it was a short and nice experience for me. The kids seemed nice and just happy to be somewhere that could provide them the things they can't get at home.