by Sara Azcona-Miller — Junior Counselor
How much can a person really grow in a week? After spending a week as a Junior Counselor at Mosaic, I learned that the answer was: a lot!
This year, through our camp theme of “Building Bridges,” we learned about identity, communication, empathy, diversity, and unity. We all came from the New York area, but we also came from different walks of life and with different identities, a dynamic that allowed us to learn from each other and learn about ourselves.
From impromptu dance parties, to Kiitos in the pool, to an amazing talent show (the acts ranged from magic to step routines to a fishing rod stringing demonstration!), we shared our cultures with each other and built bonds that will last a lifetime in the process.
The incredible people I met, the fun memories we made, and the opportunity to prove to myself what I am capable of and to grow alongside my campers are all things that made being a Mosaic JC such a rewarding experience.
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This text was written for CISV NY’s 2018 Fall Newsletter, which you can read in full here.