It was the beginning of junior year. Frantically, I was doing research upon research to try and discover what it was I wanted to go to college for. “What is my purpose on this earth?” I thought to myself. This was a question that haunted me for months. What exactly is my purpose? After getting to lead a cheer and dance camp for kids, a door opened and my purpose became clear; I was going to become a teacher. For three years, I have had the privilege of being one of the leaders of this camp. Getting to watch these children learn something I taught them was amazing. On day one of this camp, there was a spark. I knew I loved working with children and loved watching them take what they learned and show it off. Ever since that little spark, I have a burning passion for teaching.
When I look back to my elementary years, this camp is always one of the first things that comes to my mind. I remember being in a group with my friends, laughing and dancing around. The leaders would walk around, get to know us, and play ice breaker games with us. I was so intrigued by them; I knew I wanted to be one of them someday. Something I never understood when I was …show more content…
The leaders of this camp love to see male and female children in camp because, like some in society would say, dance and cheer is not only for girls. The goal is to get whoever involved, male or female, because it could become a real hobby for them in their future. Society might say that cheer and dance should only be for females, but the leaders are changing that. More and more males have signed up for this camp every year, and they love it! Leaders of the camp can definitely see this great change. Overall, this camp has not only helped kids learn how to cheer and dance, but it has also helped kids learn communication skills. They can use these skills in all walks of life, which is why this camp is beneficial for these
When I look back to my elementary years, this camp is always one of the first things that comes to my mind. I remember being in a group with my friends, laughing and dancing around. The leaders would walk around, get to know us, and play ice breaker games with us. I was so intrigued by them; I knew I wanted to be one of them someday. Something I never understood when I was …show more content…
The leaders of this camp love to see male and female children in camp because, like some in society would say, dance and cheer is not only for girls. The goal is to get whoever involved, male or female, because it could become a real hobby for them in their future. Society might say that cheer and dance should only be for females, but the leaders are changing that. More and more males have signed up for this camp every year, and they love it! Leaders of the camp can definitely see this great change. Overall, this camp has not only helped kids learn how to cheer and dance, but it has also helped kids learn communication skills. They can use these skills in all walks of life, which is why this camp is beneficial for these