Today on our Bear Breaks trip we visited an after school program located at Holy Cross Catholic School through The Upper Room. The after school program caters to low income families and single parent homes.

I spent the majority of my time floating around groups outside in the yard. I found it hard to push myself into the groups of students playing different sports related games as I am not an athletic person.

I ventured inside where some younger kids has stayed in to read and play games. I ended up reading with a Kindergartner. She was very high energy and so excited to have some one on one attention. She wanted me to read book after book, and I was happy to oblige. Between books she wanted to bounce on the trampoline or bounce the ball. So long as I was watching she was happy.

Overall, I really enjoyed the volunteer service we completed today. Several of us are hoping that we can become pen pals with one of the students in the program and keep in touch with them. I’m super excited to serve with Ronald McDonald house tomorrow!!