How to Make a Difference

Everyone wants to make a difference in life. It could be for a homeless person, an elder, a parent, or a child. There are also many ways to make a difference; I feel the best way is to just be there.

This is my story:
This summer, as with many recent summers, I have been working at JCC Grossman Camp in Westwood, MA. I was originally assigned to Bunk 8 within the Galil Unit. It was pretty nice, and the kids usually behaved, but my Unit Head came up to me on the day when a camper got lost. She asked me to be his one-on-one. I was kind of nervous, but I had to do it. So when the same boy, who will remain nameless, I was already an authoritative figure in Bunk 13. It's been two weeks, and all I can say is it's a great feeling to make a difference. It makes me ecstatic.

Today, my Unit Head came up to me again, this time to help with Bunk 11, which is the Special Education bunk. The main counselor, when asked she wanted me, immediately agreed. That makes me feel great.

The nameless boy in Bunk 13 is doing great. He doesn't hit or kick other children, or get lost. It makes me feel amazing that I could do something to help this boy. I guess what I'm doing is a mitzvah(good deed).

Sugar,
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