Prompt: When I was a young person, I think I attended an OST space but I don't really remember much from it, so I am not sure how effective it was for me. I did go to a local summer camp at the nearest park in my Neiborhood and I really enjoyed it. It first got me interested into sports. And before I went to highs chool I went to a sports camp in providence. The camp touched on most sports and organized it like a practice and that really drove me to be competitive. I remember the staff were college kids, so they weren't too strict but also held us accountable and always pushed us to be better. I think McKamey was right when she said these programs develope social emotional skills. I think between waiting for yout parents after school or sometimes almost half the day (in the summer), its easy to get fustrated and easy to misbehave to get picked up early. Sometimes there were so many kids and I never knew who would be my friend, or if I can find a friend. But these moments prepared me for who I am now. Someone who can talk to anyone no matter what they look like. Also to not be intimited by anyone because you never know one what that person is going though and 2 because you never know who someone is until you really know them. I definitely agree with these programs helping parents keep their job, sometimes I would be the last one to get picked up but I felt safe knowing the the stuff cared that I got picked up in general. Also knowing my parents were trying their best to do what's best for us and them that I can wait a little longer.
Connection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5RUKVkCuv0
Here is this link to an 8yr girl Ella Ai Zhong in a TedTalk She talks about how after school activities shouldn't be an after thought. Afters school programs arent only to explore new skills and hibbies byt can also teach kids valuable life skills which will benefit them in the future. She overcomes her fear of heights, gained respect and care for animals.
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