Day 3 at GLOW
camp started off with an outdoor block that transformed the campgrounds into a
Hollywood extravaganza, lovingly dubbed GLOW-wood by the campers!
On our first
sunny day in Stepanavan since GLOW got under way, the girls became movie stars
crawling through a “collapsed tunnel”
on a movie set, red carpet assistants dodging the paparazzi to bring
water to their Hollywood charges, blind aliens at a movie premier on Mars, and
actresses in a new fantasy film wandering through a magical forest.
The campers
worked together in their small groups to overcome the challenges that the
scenarios presented, and began to really come together as a team.
Later on, they
discussed the advantages and disadvantages of different styles of leadership.
They discovered the skill and excitement of public speaking, and what it means
to resolve conflict.
On a personal note, I was particularly struck by the girls’
willingness to be vulnerable in their honesty with each other. I am
certain that after only a few days, we are all, campers and counselors alike,
learning a great deal from one another.
We finished the day with a dance party, and a two-part talent show that can only just begin to scratch the surface of the spirit, creativity, and ability of our campers. They continue to inspire and amaze me!!
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