This week I was able to be a part in sharing lacrosse to over 50 girls at the Circle of Support camp. I had the task of running the camp and thanks to several volunteers I was able to do that successfully. The camp was a little challenging because plans can always change. Certain factors like the number of volunteers or number of girls we had each day always changed so having several back up plans was important. It was key that I was prepared to handle any situation that could happen and be prepared to prevent any situation. I learned that it is not easy running a camp because there are several factors that must be taken into consideration before and throughout the camp. It may have taken some work to plan the week but it was worth it once I saw all of the girls who enjoyed playing lacrosse and found an interest in the game.
Throughout the week, I saw more girls become interested in the game and wanted to do more. There is only a certain amount of lacrosse you can learn in one week but I was glad to see many of the girls catch on quick. At the beginning of the week, camp was mainly focused on the basics of lacrosse and the last day the girls were able to play a mini-scrimmage. It was great seeing how much the girls were able to learn in only four days. I hope this week impacted several girls and showed them a new sport that can have a great change in their lives.
- Lizbeth Alvarez | BRIDGE Summer Intern
