Two years ago, I was a Teen Leader at an interfaith summer
camp called Peace Village. I was disappointed when I realized I couldn’t work
there this summer, because I was going to be in Israel with Diller. Since we
didn’t go to Israel, I decide to contact my rabbi and the others in charge
about having Diller help out. It worked out perfectly since they needed
volunteers to watch the children during lunch.
We listen to the Torah story of Abraham, Sarah and Hagar
told by Rabbi Callie. The campers were hearing the story told from different
perspectives throughout the week. It led right into a program I led about
perspective and point of view. Each fellow wrote down what they remembered from
the first Diller meeting. So much had happened, we had all forgotten quite a
bit, however, each person remembered something a little different, and had felt
slightly different emotions.
After our brief Diller program, we went out to watch the
campers while the Teen Leaders, many of whom I am friends with, had a break for
lunch. Initially, all of the fellows were hesitant to move over to the tables
were the campers were sitting. This is partly because they were all getting up
to wash their hands. When we all finally sat down, the fun began. One girl
began telling me the backstory of all her dragons. Some of the boys began
throwing airplanes at Jack.
Soon the campers had devoured their lunches, so Ophir began
leading some games. We played Sharks and Minions, and Chain Tag. The kids loved
it. We all ran around smiling having and blast. Too soon it was time to leave;
all of the kids looked really sad when we had to leave. It was so much fun
connecting and playing with wonderful kids.
We, the fellows, ended the day with a pizza lunch from
Amici’s and CREAM and T-Pumps for dessert.
-Katie Wysong
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