Today the kids participated in pony rides, baking cupcakes, music (thanks to Jill Potter) and jewelry making workshops. They also learned some Junior Achievement curriculum to prepare for their entrepreneurship projects! What a great day!
On day 2, the kids were visited by Cowboy Lee and crew, and had fun singing songs and playing games! Keep checking the blog for Summer Day Camp updates!
Today the kids: – learned about faith in God, and how it works even though we don’t understand it – just like a remote control, a phone or a CD (thanks to Angela Boblitt for the great lesson!) – did a fun Junior Achievement activity of planning their own community center, with all the things […]
There were many times I wanted to quit. Some weeks it seemed the kids didn’t even care if we were there. My first year working with SCYM was full of ups and downs as we tried to earn the trust and respect of the teens. But they seemed so inconsistent, and it was hard to […]
Hello, my name is Amber Smith. I’m 16 yrs. old and a junior at Springfield High School. I have two younger sisters, Rebecca and Megan. I’ve been a STARS participant from the first year it began. I started as a student and am now a volunteer. I came back as a volunteer because I wanted […]
We have been discussing the ministry, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ in our STARS program. In each bible study, the students have been very interested about the life of Jesus. I have been impressed with many questions and discussion that the students have brought up. We have had many opportunities to discuss salvation […]
There are kids in middle school that even I can be intimidated by. Often they are more mature both physically and emotionally (kind of), and they make it clear that they want nothing to do with you. Recently I started a new Wise Guys group at Clark Middle School and invited one such guy, “D” […]
Confession: I’ve been anxious lately. I’ve been anxious about money. Not my money, but SCYM’s. It’s no secret – the economy stinks. The stock market is sagging. Jobs are being cut. Everyone is limping along. And nonprofits are no exception. We survive on donations, so when our donors are hurting, we feel the pinch. So […]
We’re looking forward to a great night next Tuesday, March 3! You’ll hear from several students, the principal of one of the schools we serve, and our staff about what God is doing at SCYM. And of course, we’ll have great desserts donated from local restaurants. (Along with fruit for anyone who is being virtuous.) […]
It’s a new year. This is a time for fresh starts and second chances. A lot of people make resolutions to better themselves. How long do those new year resolutions last? Why is it so difficult to stay committed to things that are meant to improve our lives? I know personally the reason for my […]