third time's STILL a charm

Blog post by Megan Gomez, Graduate of Bishop Montgomery High School - Class of 2012

We have just completed day three of this amazing camp at Sharefest's Youth Development Academy, and everything is STILL great!  Each day gets better and better as more long-lasting relationships are being formed. 

I was so excited for day three because I heard we were playing soccer, my FAVORITE sport!!! Everyone had to bring their "A" game for this activity if they wanted to compete.  I am naturally competitive so the morning "counselor dance competition", won by the Avengers, was a great way to start day three and really brought out the enthusiasm in the campers.

We had a blast playing soccer (at the David Beckham Academy field by the way...SWEET) and swimming.  The campers participated in many drills, all of which, helped improve the kids' soccer and swimming skills.  We learned the importance of team work and the necessity of having fun. At the pool, after the kids practiced their swim strokes, kicking, and breathing, we were all given some free time and the opportunity to soak up the sun.  Everyone enjoyed relaxing and socializing, and some played water polo or started competing in swim races to the end of the pool.

I feel extremely blessed and fortunate to be apart of something so wonderful.  It's only day three and I feel as though we are a close-knit community, growing into a family.  Sharefest Youth Development Academy really is a life changing experience for me.  I think I can speak for all the counselors in saying that we are making a positive difference in the campers' lives each and every day.

All in all the all, the day was another huge success here at California State University Dominguez Hlls. I am so excited to see what day four will bring!