The students began service at Martin Luther King middle school with the Academic Sports Academy. The program focuses on academic and engagement for K-8th grade students of Trenton Public School system. From there, the students had a lunch break and headed to their first classes with our Pre-College faculty! In the evening, workshops were held on doing college level homework, reading, and writing.
Student Posts
“I felt like I have been at their summer camp for weeks because the kids seem to act like they knew me and disregard the fact that it was my first time there. I really enjoyed the first day at MLK Elementary School. It was a great experience and I hope to learn more about Trenton through the Bonner Program. I am very enthusiastic and excited for the next two weeks.” - History Student
“... going into Trenton was always a massive fear of mine. But really all of that changed once we arrived to MLK. Even the area around the school, seemed much safer and secure than I ever thought anywhere in Trenton besides Waterfront Park, and the Sun Center. Once we arrived, we sat in the cafeteria and just watched the children interact. After that we went outside for some recess time. Interacting and playing with the kids was quite amazing. I actually had the most fun that I have had all summer. Overall, my time with the kids today was one that has forever changed my perspective. Giving that this is only day one, I can not wait to see the impact that this program will give me.” - History Student
“Our shared thoughts and feelings on improving the students’ experiences at camp motivate us to work cohesively and effectively. With ASA as the backdrop for our situation of symbolic interactionism, staff and volunteers from all different backgrounds have come together to put our best efforts forward in creating a fun and enriching summer for the students.” - Sociology Student
“Our shared thoughts and feelings on improving the students’ experiences at camp motivate us to work cohesively and effectively. With ASA as the backdrop for our situation of symbolic interactionism, staff and volunteers from all different backgrounds have come together to put our best efforts forward in creating a fun and enriching summer for the students.” - Sociology Student
“Even though I have heard of stereotypes of Trenton, these children were the opposite of what I thought.” - Sociology Student
“The students did not look at us any different for being our races, and we did not either. Of course, there was one that had many questions about our different races, and our natural skin, hair and eye color, however, my group was able to explain the things that make us special…” - Sociology Student
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