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| Crew#2: Megan, Emily, Jake, Kenton [with Deb] |
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Stepping Stones - Camp GIVEN
Thursday, June 26: Written by Jake and Kenton
Today at the Given location of Stepping Stones, we spent time with teenagers of 13 to 18 years old with disabilities ranging from severe autism, down syndrome, and other physical and mental disorders. Our crew of 5 went our separate ways to different groups of kids. Jake and Deb went to a group named the "Bees," Emily with the "Butterflies," Kenton with the "Grasshoppers," and Megan drifted throughout the day. In our groups, we swam with them in the pool, helped with arts and crafts, and assisted the campers in any way we could. Getting to know the campers was a greatly rewarding experience, and made us appreciate our own opportunities in life.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Stepping Stones - Camp ALLYN
Wednesday, June26:
Dear readers:
My name is Jacob and during the mission trip (Week of Hope) my job was working at a special disabilities camp. Today I was working one on one with a kid, I cannot say his name because of a policy I signed. He and I were walking around the trails of the camp kicking a soccer ball. I was out there with him for about 30 minutes. During this he improved greatly he started by kicking the ball short and into the woods. By the end of the day he was kicking the ball long and strait down the trail. However this is not what impressed me the most, at the beginning of the day he was a timid kid by the end he was talking and had a smile on his face. This was very cool to watch and work with a kid and see how much potential he had if he had support behind him.
Dear readers:
My name is Clay and I have worked at Stepping Stones during the week of hope. The kids are really amazing and fun to be around. Before I thought things would be a lot different but I was wrong.
The kids are just really energetic and they love to play games. They are also really fun to be around and they make the day go by much more quickly. Some of them are shy and others love to run and some of them seem really normal. You can always find something that both you and them will enjoy no matter what they are like. Throughout my time volunteering there I have grown to enjoy them and I am glad that I was able to work with them.
For INFO on the program check out their web site and facebook pages:
https://www.facebook.com/SteppingStonesOhio
https://www.steppingstonesohio.org/
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| CampAllyn Info |
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| Crew #9[with Drew] #10[with Liz] |
Dear readers:
My name is Clay and I have worked at Stepping Stones during the week of hope. The kids are really amazing and fun to be around. Before I thought things would be a lot different but I was wrong.
The kids are just really energetic and they love to play games. They are also really fun to be around and they make the day go by much more quickly. Some of them are shy and others love to run and some of them seem really normal. You can always find something that both you and them will enjoy no matter what they are like. Throughout my time volunteering there I have grown to enjoy them and I am glad that I was able to work with them.
For INFO on the program check out their web site and facebook pages:
https://www.facebook.com/SteppingStonesOhio
https://www.steppingstonesohio.org/
Tuesday, June 25: The Epic Adventures of the USS Enterprise-B, Work Day 2
Captain Liz Dawkins (+1/2) Commanding
Recording Science Officer Lt. Cdr. Emily Reporting
Service Crew Log, Stardate 0625:
After a long, full day of service, the crew of the Episcopal youth starship Enterprise woke up early to make a lovely breakfast for the fleet of service crew members of the Week of Hope. There was delightful English muffins, sausage with cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and fruit salad, prepared wonderfully by your very own youth! Unfortunately, Ensign Thompson lost his devotion book and was punished for his carelessness in the line of duty by having to sing and dance the "I'm a Little Teapot" song in front of the entire assembly—an entertaining sight, as I'm sure you can imagine.
Like yesterday, the Enterprise crew sent a landing party of 5 on the shuttlecraft Bishop Curry to Planet Freestore Food Bank, while the rest of the youth continued on to Planet Stepping Stones. The plan is for the Bishop Curry to rendezvous with the starship tomorrow and join the group at Stepping Stones. So off we all went, and the shuttlecraft only got lost twice.
The landing party at the Food Bank consisted of First Officer Commander Deacon Deb (in charge of the mission), myself, Lieutenant Commander Jake, Lieutenant Kenton, and Lieutenant Megan. Unlike yesterday, where we stocked the shelves of the pantry with new cans, fruits, and other foods, today we helped check people out, weighing their food to make sure they received the correct amount, and sending positive waves of cheerfulness to all. The boys also carried bags of groceries to people's cars. What nice, strong, brave men they are! Today we had more direct interactions with the clients of the food bank, which gave us a different perspective towards this important ministry in the city's community. One of the clients was a young mother with a baby getting diapers and formula; it really showed us how little we really have to concern ourselves with, and just how much these people depend on the food bank for basic needs. The landing party finished early today, so we went at Warp 5 to the rendezvous to shower with HOT WATER!!
A crew member who stayed on the Enterprise today will give a fantastic account of her adventures, service, and powerful experiences at the Stepping Stones camp for kids with special needs in her own log later. It was a long and tiring time, but very rewarding.
After completing our daily missions, the Enterprise was granted shore leave for the evening. Captain Liz (+1/2) decided we would relax in the Ohio solar system, on Planet Cincinnati in the downtown sector. We supped at Currito Burritos Without Borders, and enjoyed varieties of the Mexican classic. After learning a great life lesson from the Captain (how to whistle through a straw with Coke), we walked to Fountain Square, where we ate the best ice cream in Cincinnati at Greater's. We danced in the square, imitated the fountain figures, chased pigeons, and forced Ensign Mitch to take a picture with us. We then walked past the Freedom Museum (about the Underground Railroad), where there was a cool piece of the Berlin Wall. We kept walking to the Riverfront Walk, where we had a really neat view of an old bridge and the Ohio River. We also rolled around in the grass a bit, then explored the city a bit in groups.
We then returned to base, and conked out. What a full, great day!
End Log. Brown out.
Captain Liz Dawkins (+1/2) Commanding
Recording Science Officer Lt. Cdr. Emily Reporting
Service Crew Log, Stardate 0625:
After a long, full day of service, the crew of the Episcopal youth starship Enterprise woke up early to make a lovely breakfast for the fleet of service crew members of the Week of Hope. There was delightful English muffins, sausage with cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and fruit salad, prepared wonderfully by your very own youth! Unfortunately, Ensign Thompson lost his devotion book and was punished for his carelessness in the line of duty by having to sing and dance the "I'm a Little Teapot" song in front of the entire assembly—an entertaining sight, as I'm sure you can imagine.
Like yesterday, the Enterprise crew sent a landing party of 5 on the shuttlecraft Bishop Curry to Planet Freestore Food Bank, while the rest of the youth continued on to Planet Stepping Stones. The plan is for the Bishop Curry to rendezvous with the starship tomorrow and join the group at Stepping Stones. So off we all went, and the shuttlecraft only got lost twice.
The landing party at the Food Bank consisted of First Officer Commander Deacon Deb (in charge of the mission), myself, Lieutenant Commander Jake, Lieutenant Kenton, and Lieutenant Megan. Unlike yesterday, where we stocked the shelves of the pantry with new cans, fruits, and other foods, today we helped check people out, weighing their food to make sure they received the correct amount, and sending positive waves of cheerfulness to all. The boys also carried bags of groceries to people's cars. What nice, strong, brave men they are! Today we had more direct interactions with the clients of the food bank, which gave us a different perspective towards this important ministry in the city's community. One of the clients was a young mother with a baby getting diapers and formula; it really showed us how little we really have to concern ourselves with, and just how much these people depend on the food bank for basic needs. The landing party finished early today, so we went at Warp 5 to the rendezvous to shower with HOT WATER!!
A crew member who stayed on the Enterprise today will give a fantastic account of her adventures, service, and powerful experiences at the Stepping Stones camp for kids with special needs in her own log later. It was a long and tiring time, but very rewarding.
After completing our daily missions, the Enterprise was granted shore leave for the evening. Captain Liz (+1/2) decided we would relax in the Ohio solar system, on Planet Cincinnati in the downtown sector. We supped at Currito Burritos Without Borders, and enjoyed varieties of the Mexican classic. After learning a great life lesson from the Captain (how to whistle through a straw with Coke), we walked to Fountain Square, where we ate the best ice cream in Cincinnati at Greater's. We danced in the square, imitated the fountain figures, chased pigeons, and forced Ensign Mitch to take a picture with us. We then walked past the Freedom Museum (about the Underground Railroad), where there was a cool piece of the Berlin Wall. We kept walking to the Riverfront Walk, where we had a really neat view of an old bridge and the Ohio River. We also rolled around in the grass a bit, then explored the city a bit in groups.
We then returned to base, and conked out. What a full, great day!
End Log. Brown out.
This lovely photograph is Planet Freestore Food Bank, where the away team sorted groceries, checked clients out, carried bags for people, and spread good cheer.
This is a marvelous depiction of the crew of the Enterprise in Fountain Square, consuming large amounts of cold dairy products and sugar. They are in their natural habitat, folks!
This is Lt. Cdr. Emily's accurate and wonderful impersonation of the duck in the statue, and Lt. Kenton appreciating her mad skills.
Here it is folks, Starfleet's greatest menfolk!
I honestly don't know where this picture came from, but it's in front of a fountain, so we can deduce that a certain Lieutenant may have tried unsuccessfully to photobomb the captain's picture....
Ladies and Gents, the Enterprise crew visits time travels to touch history, a piece of the Berlin Wall!
Monday, June 24, 2013
Monday, June 24 ... first day of actual work:
Crew #2: Deb, Emily, Megan, Kenton, Jake working @ Free Store Food Bank ... details to come ...
Crew #9: Drew, Griffith, Emma, Kyle, Thompson, Jacob working Stepping Stones
Crew #10: Liz, Lindsay, Maggie, Thomas, Clay working @ Stepping Stones
When we got to Stepping Stones, they asked us what age group we wanted to work with - so our Crews got changed:
When we arrived we made and packed our sandwiches and lunches for the day. We met the volunteer coordinator and were reassigned. After we were reassigned we were partnered up with one of the children. Stepping Stone runs camps for children with special needs.The people in my group, the 5-8 year olds, were Clay, Mitch,Thomas, Jacob, Lindsy, Emma, Maggie, and myself (Griffith). After being partnered with one of the eight children we headed off to a relay race. We assisted the children in making the leaf and stick "spatulas" and with running the relay. At around 10:30 a.m. we had lunch with our unit. After that the children made visors for a baseball game they are making later in the week. Each child received a foam visor and decorated them with puff paint. Following that we changed into our swimsuits and all went swimming. We swam near our partner and played with them. We watched "noodle" races, raced for dive rings, and played catch/keep away. Then we went off to more crafts and archery. After archery we went to the playground. We all played and one of the campers painted several helpers nails a pail blue. Maggie, Emma, and Lindsy played the sandbox with some of the campers. Because we are working with special needs students, we don't have pictures of our activities.
After pick up we were able to shower; allowing us to avoid the cold hose-powered ones at the church we we're staying. On the way back to the church we did our crew devotions. After we arrived we met up with the rest of the group and had dinner. Later Lindsay, Emma, Kenton, Jacob, Thomas,Emily, Maggie, Megan, Jake, and myself played the card game Mao. Then we had worship. Then youth group devotions.
Crew #2: Deb, Emily, Megan, Kenton, Jake working @ Free Store Food Bank ... details to come ...
Crew #9: Drew, Griffith, Emma, Kyle, Thompson, Jacob working Stepping Stones
Crew #10: Liz, Lindsay, Maggie, Thomas, Clay working @ Stepping Stones
When we got to Stepping Stones, they asked us what age group we wanted to work with - so our Crews got changed:
When we arrived we made and packed our sandwiches and lunches for the day. We met the volunteer coordinator and were reassigned. After we were reassigned we were partnered up with one of the children. Stepping Stone runs camps for children with special needs.The people in my group, the 5-8 year olds, were Clay, Mitch,Thomas, Jacob, Lindsy, Emma, Maggie, and myself (Griffith). After being partnered with one of the eight children we headed off to a relay race. We assisted the children in making the leaf and stick "spatulas" and with running the relay. At around 10:30 a.m. we had lunch with our unit. After that the children made visors for a baseball game they are making later in the week. Each child received a foam visor and decorated them with puff paint. Following that we changed into our swimsuits and all went swimming. We swam near our partner and played with them. We watched "noodle" races, raced for dive rings, and played catch/keep away. Then we went off to more crafts and archery. After archery we went to the playground. We all played and one of the campers painted several helpers nails a pail blue. Maggie, Emma, and Lindsy played the sandbox with some of the campers. Because we are working with special needs students, we don't have pictures of our activities.
After pick up we were able to shower; allowing us to avoid the cold hose-powered ones at the church we we're staying. On the way back to the church we did our crew devotions. After we arrived we met up with the rest of the group and had dinner. Later Lindsay, Emma, Kenton, Jacob, Thomas,Emily, Maggie, Megan, Jake, and myself played the card game Mao. Then we had worship. Then youth group devotions.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Getting Ready to GO ...
Saturday, June 22: how can sooo much fit into the two vans ... with us and luggage too???
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