This week wraps up the end of summer camp. For the second year in a row, I spent two months working as a camp counselor. Call me crazy, but it has definitely been my favorite job ever. As I've said before, I love kids. I think they're great, and honestly, they can teach you more than any adult ever could. So here's what I've learned this summer:
P.S. I also included some of my favorite kids videos to convince everyone else that kids are pretty adorable!
1. Kids will do whatever you want if you make it a game.
I've gotten kids to sweep floors and clean tables. Basically, if you make something seem fun, they'll buy it. Sure it's a little evil, but can you blame me?
2. Extra snacks are always the way to a kid's heart.
A couple extra goldfish or a few Oreos are the perfect way to get a kid to like you. Who was it that said that "food is the way to the heart"? Well, whoever it was, I agree.
3. You're never too old to be goofy.
The best part of working with kids is that you can be ridiculous, and they won't judge you. I may be 18, but I'll still dress up as a princess.
4. Kids' problems are actually a big deal...to them at least.
I think as people grow, it's all too easy to discount children's' problems as important. How important is it really that they haven't gotten their turn with the hose? But I saw this quote a little while ago, and I think it's pretty significant. If a kid can't trust us to listen to them when they're little, they're not going to confide in us when we are older.
5. The best cure to a bad day is to spend a little time with kids.
No matter how bad of a day I was having or how tired I was from waking up early, the kids always made me smile and have fun. You guys rock and made it a great summer. See you next year!
