Monfort Sec School YLMP Camp 2007

This is dedicated to my class team because you are the "Team!"

Day1:
This group of young men had so much potential in them. They are smart, street-smart and very active. I wanted to let my class know that I saw them as a soccer team. That every player has a role and even if the reserves don't show up their team is not effective. My main goal for them in this camp was to make them see that with each other, they will become successful in every area of life.

Day 2:
I fell ill, and could not go on the Island Hunt with my guys. I was so sad, because I knew they wanted me to join them.

When my class came back from the Island Hunt, I was so shocked how they had transformed from being individuals into an united team. 1) They became a team that defended each other. 2) They cooked for each other. 3) They served the volunteers before having dinner themselves. All the facilitators were amazed at the team and commented on their positive changes during our debrief that night.

I was glad that I had seen a group of different men, become one team that showed camaraderie, love and support for each other.

Day 3:
It was so sad to see my team pack up and get ready for home. My team had become so united and strong that when I shared at the end of the camp I was very passionate. One of the students had a fear of heights during the Confidence Extreme Course. However, he took the leap of faith and overcame his fears.

I shared, "This is much like our lives. We don't know what is in store for the future. But little steps will help us get there. We just need to believe in ourselves and know that because we have accomplished in our past, we can accomplish for tomorrow. So never give up trying, and always take the next step."

These men, my men, are a team I'll never forget. As a Trybe volunteer I know that I will have classes after classes go through my experiences. But, my ultimate goal is: "No matter what class, no matter what year...I will do my best to insure each of them achieves a goal during the camp!" - To my 2AB Monfort Men, "Go team Go!" Kern Lee