Girls in Motion camp

I have to talk about Girls in Motion camp. This week we are conducting a camp at SMU with some girls from North Dallas and a group of girls from a South Dallas program called "Rae's Hope." The camp for Rae's Hope was underwritten by Ebby Halliday, realtors. Thank you! Thank you! Ebby!! This has been such a special week. I just have to talk about what I have witnessed. I have watched all of the girls(north and south) get to know each other playing fun, fitness games. I have watched the girls bond with their college age mentors, hugging them everyday as they leave the camp. I have watched them come bounding in the next morning excited about the day's activities. I see them energized by their walks and jogs-thrilled with the new distances they covered. I see them engaged in discussions about body image and hear them talk about the importance of taking care of their bodies, giving wonderful examples. Everyday they walk around the SMU campus-it's good to familiarize them with a college campus-so they can imagine themselves there one day. Tomorrow is the last day of camp for these girls. I feel heavy hearted to say good-bye to them. Luckily, Rae's hope and I have discussed other ways we can partner during the year so we can build upon what we have started this week. I hope we can continue to foster positive body image and self respect for these amazing young girls that will last a lifetime!

By the way, if you are interested in participating in Girls in Motion camp, check our website: www.girlsinmotion.org for remaining dates.