Our Sunday morning was anything but typical. While our boys did enjoy a slightly later Reveille and munching on Dunkin’ Donuts for breakfast, we all came together overlooking Long Lake on the Commons Deck to hear an inspiring talk from Matt Hoidal, Founder of World of Change, an incredible nonprofit empowering youth philanthropy and reshaping how we think about giving.
Our boys listened intently as Matt shared that there is an estimated $10 billion in loose change sitting idle in American households, meaning an average of $90 per household is not put to use. He explained that World of Change doesn’t just benefit kids as recipients of donations, it empowers them to become change makers themselves.
I feel it’s so important for all of us in camp to pause and listen to Matt’s inspiring words, not only so that we can have an appreciation for all that we are given, but so we can have a moment of self-reflection and see how we can contribute to making others’ lives better. As I looked into the eyes of our boys during those moments, I could see just how deeply it resonated.
The camp provided funds in the form of coins, and our boys had the opportunity to make a donation to one of six chosen focus areas: education, housing, food, animals & nature, health, or play. If anyone is interested in learning more about this organization, please contact World of Change (info@worldofchange.world) about donating, bringing this program to your school, or even working with them on a Mitzvah project.
In the afternoon, our Grey Leaguers continued to enjoy spending some time as Senior Campers, enjoying the privileges and fun that comes with being a part of this older age group. That is, until they challenged their older brethren to a baseball game. A little post-game reflection might have reminded them why you don’t challenge your elder peers too soon.
Our Sub Seniors are loving life in Bar Harbor; and, for the fourth day in a row, our Okees have shared, “This is actually the best day of our lives,” as each day of their Canada Trip brings more fun than the last. Today, they went go-karting, played laser tag, and caught a Montreal Alliance basketball game, all before dinner. After their meal, they got to enjoy a movie. In my next life, I want to come back as a 15-year-old at Camp Takajo!
Back home, our boys with sisters or cousins at Camp Robindel enjoyed an afternoon of reconnection. Meanwhile, those with relatives at Tripp Lake Camp made their way over for one final summer get-together.
As we turn the page into a new week, our boys eagerly await upcoming events: big day trips, Junior overnights, make-your-own-sundae parties, and the much-anticipated Olympic break!
