Kid/T(w)een Summer Group Session 3

Today was clearly action-packed. The kids and teens were excited about going on our first community outing for laser tag at Ultra Zone.  However, before we did that, we continued work on our first animation project, which has been going very smoothly.  Meeting in the front room, the group members have been actively involved in creating a three scene animation, which they will see in final form on Wednesday and do a little post-production editing.  They also split into two groups, older and younger to "brain-storm," then came back together to share their ideas.  It worked surprisingly well. 
 
After the animation is finished, it will go up on YouTube under our channel, "Lunchgroups."  Don't worry, as per our policy, no identifying information ever goes up.  The credits will consist of their "nicknames" only.

We left the office around 10:30am and headed over to Gelsons for a snack.  Our bus came shortly after 11am and we headed into Sherman Oaks to Ultra Zone.  The group members were well-behaved on the bus and several conversations ensued.  At Ultra Zone, they played two rounds of Laser Tag.  All of the kids participated except one, who was reluctant to play.  We explained that he did not have to play and he walked around with the Game Master and also with a counselor during both games, looking and seeming more comfortable as time passed.  Perhaps he'll play next time, but either way, giving him a chance to observe the other kids having fun and playing seemed more productive that trying to "coax" him into it.

We had also promised the group that they could play in the arcade, but this didn't work out.  The first game started a little late and that ran us right into our second scheduled time.  Because Ultra Zone typically deals with larger camps at this time of day, we needed to go along with what they had set up.  The kids all handled this disappointment quite well and we told them we'd make certain they had a chance to use the arcade next time.

Lunch occurred at The Habit, just a few doors away.  We were able to get five tables side-by-side, no easy feat during lunch time, but luck was on our side.  Everyone seemed to find something they wanted.  By now, it was nearly 1:20pm.  We just missed a bus to head back and everyone waited in a patient and orderly manner.  By the time our bus arrived, about 1:35pm, everyone poured themselves into their seats.  Four group members fell asleep during the ride, an indication of a full day.

This coming Friday will be a parent meeting from 1pm-2pm during which time your kids will eat outdoors and participate in their first raffle.  There is NO TELEMEETING THIS WEEK ON TUES.  THIS IS A SCHEDULING ERROR.

The LUNCH Points program goes live tomorrow.  Be sure to watch the video (see the message on the home page at www.lunchgroups.com.  If you have any questions, be sure to be in touch.

Bruce