The following was written by one of our youths who worked in the SE Summer Day Camp. Each year City Gate employs teenagers in DC’s Summer Youth Employment Program as junior counselors, giving them opportunities to gain job and life skills.

Working with City Gate’s 5-6 year olds was a great but challenging experience. At times the children, [youth] workers, and even parents can test your patience. But those times are when we find out who is actually here for the children and who is wiling to pull together and make things work as they are. The children of City Gate Summer Camp are active, energetic, creative, and interactive. With all these components working together in one child, it keeps our summer camp very “live” and never boring.

I have grown to love the children of City Gate, not just the 5 and 6 year olds, all of them. I enjoy coming to work everyday because every time I walk into the room I’m greeted with tons of smiles and hugs. These kids grow as attached to their teachers as we do with them. This year we were blessed with a great group of kids who I hope to see again one day.

Alexis
Summer Youth Worker
City Gate SE Summer Day Camp

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