This summer, I had a lot going on. There were bad moments and there were a lot of great moments. I made so many new friends and I met so many new people. I got to meet so many kids, all special in their own way. I spent a summer with them. Playing games, going to the park, swimming, and so much more.
Though this summer has slipped away, I still think about it often. This summer, I got my very first job. I honestly was not very excited to get this job, because it would be very time-consuming.
My mother encouraged me to interview, and a few weeks after the interview, I got a call.
“You got the job,” said my future boss.
I would be working at Camp Noble for Paducah Parks and Recreation, 8:00 in the morning to 4:30 in the afternoon, Monday through Friday. I would be taking care of kids ages 5-11. I never really thought that I liked kids very much. I didn’t know what to expect.
After a very long training week, I started working. It was very stressful at first, and sometimes I just really wanted to go home. There were kids who were hard to handle, but that taught me a lot of patience. It’s interesting to get to know the kids that are growing up right now and what they’re interested in.
I’ve also learned that you can learn a lot more from kids than you can from an adult. There is something so special about a kid’s perspective on the world; something so unique, so transparent.
Kids come to this summer camp at Noble Park for many different reasons. Yes, it helps a lot of parents with taking care of their children in the summer, but it also does so much more than that. It can create so many friendships and bring so many good memories.
This summer, I had a lot going on. There were bad moments and there were a lot of great moments. I made so many new friends and I met so many new people. I got to meet so many kids, all special in their own way.
I spent a summer with them. Playing games, going to the park, swimming, and so much more. Jobs like these can change someone’s perspective on life.
The last day was rough, but I wouldn’t trade this experience for the world. I hope I have many more summers like these to come.
