09/15/2026
TRANSFORMATION OCCURS THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS
Last summer Reading Volunteer, Sherri, was paired with kindergartener, Rodney, the first week of camp. For the rest of the summer, Rodney refused to be paired with any other Reading Volunteer. And so, Sherri and Rodney spent 8 weeks together, learning the alphabet and practicing sight words. But, something more important happened... they developed a bond...they became friends.
As summer camp approached this year, Sherri would ask if Rodney has registered yet.
Well, he did. On the first day of camp, when Rodney walked into the Reading Room and saw Sherri, he squealed, ran over to Sherri, and sat down next to her.
Here's the plot twist: during the 7th week of camp, Rodney informed Sherri that he could read with other Reading Volunteers now - so that she could help other children.