If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then how much is a slideshow? And if a blog is only a few hundred words, then boy, are you in for a treat!
Wrapping up these last few weeks, the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio and I have said goodbye to some new friends. And in the process, we have reflected on some pretty solid memories. And goodbyes aren’t really goodbyes. They’re like congratulations, appreciations, good luck wish-ations, and see you later-ations. I can honestly say that it’ll be hard not to see those crazy lovable kids every day in our Summer Learning Academy. And I’m still itching to play golf and catch that spirit of learning and care-free excitement of chasing little white balls around vast green expanses of lush green grass and the occasional pond or sand trap that may be more occasional than I’d like. (but really, I love golf).
So here’s cheers to the DSACO Golf Academy Class of 2012!
And while I’m at it, check out this slide show of Summer Learning Academy!
Summer Learning Academy 2012 Graduation Celebration
These last few days have been so much fun! Seeing the excitement in the kids eyes, seeing how proud they and their parents were during graduation, and witnessing the culmination of all those days of chasing down kids, repeatedly learning counting, telling time, how to spell words with funny spellings (like those ‘gh’ and ‘ei’ combos), writing on mirrors, dancing to variations of bear hunt, and playing tag at recess where Alfred is all-time “it.”
This has been one of the greatest opportunities of my life, and I’ll remember those kids for a very long time. Thanks to the parents, nannies, nurses, and Bethel International United Methodist Church! Enjoy the rest of your summers!
With one week left to go, I don’t think I’m ready to say goodbye to DSACO. That’s why I’ll be presenting at their Annual Conference on August 25th, and why you should join me at the Buddy Walk on September 23rd at Crew Stadium! (if you go, not only will you see me, but the amazing kids from Summer Learning Academy!)
Columbus Foundation Fellowship Programs 