Hi everyone! For a little change, I am writing this week’s blog! I hope you enjoy it!
-Gabrielle
The Sunrise Association is the first company to have a day camp that is free of charge for kids with cancer and their siblings. Throughout the east coast and Israel, there are currently 8 campgrounds. During the year, The Sunrise Association does Sunrise on Wheels, which is when people from Sunrise go into hospitals to hang out and play with kids who are cancer patients. There are also fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for the association.
The main jobs of the counselors are to make sure that the kids are safe and that they have fun. Staff members make sure that everything is wiped down and that campers always use hand sanitizer in-between and during activities. Without the amazing staff members, the camp would not be as great. They always make sure that campers are being included and are given the opportunity to be kids. The biggest goal of camp is for it to be camp and to give the kids the chance for a normal experience.
For the past 3 summers, I have been fortunate enough to work as the Music Specialist at Sunrise Day Camp in Pearl River. We sing, play musical games, and play on the Music Garden that has been donated to the camp. While at camp, there are many activities to do other than music. Campers get to play sports, go rock climbing, go boating, play minigolf, dance, go swimming, do yoga, do drama, create art, and make lanyards. While these are normal camp activities, these campers are special and would not be able to have this opportunity. Our camp gives children with cancer and their siblings an opportunity to attend summer camp in a safe, caring environment.
I have met so many counselors and campers who have shown me to live each day to the fullest. You never know where life will take you, so it is important to live every day as best as you can. Don’t take anything for granted and enjoy everyone and everything.
On October 20, I am lucky enough to be leading a team at Sunrise Walks, where “We Walk So They Can Soar”. For the past few weeks, my team members have been raising money to give to the Pearl River camp. Please find the website below for more information about the camp and everything that this amazing organization does.
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