Methodist Children’s Home recreation department staff have
the challenge of meeting the unique recreation needs of our youth who range in
ages. While the staff do a wonderful job of balancing the needs of the younger
youth and the older youth in their home units, they are constantly seeking
opportunities outside of the home unit for the younger youth to get out their
energy and be able to engage in age appropriate activities.
Monthly our 12 and under youth get to hang out exclusively
with their own age group. This month they went roller skating at Skate World.
“This was a great event because it allowed them not only to
act ridiculous and play as a 12 and under youth should, but also burn off their
unending energy,” explained Kimberly Bobbitt, recreation coordinator. “Once we
were on the skating rink, we skated for hours nonstop. Another great aspect of
these events is that it creates another space for these younger youth to get
more one-on-one attention they need from loving adults. I am so grateful to get
to be part of these events and love on these youth.”
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