The Acorn People: Friendship Questions

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The Acorn People Response Questions Devante Racquan Allen October 7, 2012 Friendship Questions: What is a good friend? How can you be a good friend? List at least three qualities you need in order to have a good friend. * A good friend is someone who is non-judgmental. Who’s with you no matter the situation or mistakes you make. Honesty, ambitious, and an amazing listener. Day 1-2 1. Describe at least three challenges the counselors face while dealing with the campers. It was time consuming giving the campers instruction. Most had no vision or limbs to do certain things. Adding to the camp wasn’t wheelchair accessible. 2. How does the narrator feel at the end of the first day? What is he having doubts about? He…show more content…
Benny was a very fast swimmer. They both seemed to motivate the other campers. Day 3 1. What kind of person was the Camp Wiggin administrator? By a retired army colonel. 2. Explain why the recreational schedule was so difficult for the campers and counselors. It keeps boys away from girls. There never was chance for relaxation cause they were always moving. 3. In one paragraph explain the “flirting” that occurs between the boys and girls. Then, compare this to a similar personal experience. They boys were concerned with their appearance. But, the boys were together, and vice versa. The male campers showed their affection for the females in a love/hate way. This way is very normal most men show their affection in a picky way. Almost afraid to show their true feelings. When I was little I would act uninterested in people that I like because I didn’t want to seem love sick. Day 6 1. How were the kids able to overcome their handicaps and climb Lookout Mt.? What method did they use to get up the last part of the mountain? They all pushed someone who was wheels chair bound. Martin suggested sitting down with back to the mountain. Pushing in a forwardly fashion. Placing someone in the lap tying the…show more content…
Why was singing together an important activity for the campers? It should the unison as one. They were finally becoming a family. 3 Days To Go 1. What plan does Mrs. Nelson come up with, and why is it successful? Putting on a play for the parents. Most of the children were never put on display in the forefront. 2 Days To Go, 1 Day Left 1. How is the theme of the water ballet appropriate for the campers? Yes, because the campers were encouraged to be themselves. 0 Days Left 1. Why do you believe it is so important that the campers put on a show for their parents? The parents probably and had preconceive notions on what their children could do. I think it showed in a world where children with disabilities are out casted. For once they found their niche. Epilogue 1. If you were a counselor at Camp Wiggin, how would this experience change your life? This experience would kind of humanize people with disabilities. Knowing how great they are and some may still die. I would find myself near tears at the major accomplishments they can do if you only believe in them. This experience would let me know not to judge a situation before you come into

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