Monday: WEEK Four

Got in early yesterday morning from my Camp Buckner trip, a very rewarding experience nevertheless. Being my first on-the-road assignment I didn't know what to expect, I mean after all, I'm the intern remember?

Stationed in Burnet, Texas, Camp Buckner is definitely a hideaway spot. 3 hours from San Antonio, 4 hours from Dallas, it is definitely a diamond in the rough.

During my stay I was lucky to interview some families, adoptive and foster families, as not only did I get to learn about their lives, but saw how their lives where changed by these children. Living in a bunk with some male directors and case workers, I was able to get a glimpse about what this weekend was and what made it the camp that it was today.

The kids at this camp ranged from those from Dallas, Beaumont, Lubbock, among many others. Most of these kids, which ranged from 3-17, all came from very different backgrounds. Most were under foster families, some through adoptive families, but nevertheless, this weekend was arranged to be enjoyable for not only the kids, but for the parents and staff as well.

There were a lot of activities that kids were able to do during the weekend, whether it was the archery, fishing, the "blob," basketball, horse riding, and the popular swimming pool, the staff at Camp Buckner made sure that each guest felt the love that they deserved.

Overall, it was very enjoyable, I had tons of fun, and going to these places has truly opened my eyes to what Buckner is all about. Now with some interviews, photos, and background, now is the time to turn my work into a well-published piece. Until then . . . stay tuned