Sidewalk Kids Hour Reflection

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I adore working with kids. In the summer I help with a summer program where we get to put on a show for them. The program is called Sidewalk Kids Hour (SWKH). SWKH includes a puppet show, a drama, and fun games. We also serve a meal at the end of the afternoon. SWKH helps the homeless kids get a healthy meal without complications. Not only does this keep them fed, but it also helps them stay out of trouble. Seeing children’s happy faces is wonderful. There is not only the feeling of joy, but also the feeling that their lives are better because of SWKH. My other main focus is a program similar to ‘boy-scouts’ called Pathfinders. In Pathfinders we meet once a week for two hours to help teach children and teenagers life skills. For example one

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