Youth Exploring Science - Youth Exploring Science, a part of the Saint Louis Science Center

Gateway Homeless Shelter's Room Makeover Project

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:46:42 -0700

Before:

Lance Cutter Is My Hero

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:29:02 -0700

When the St. Louis Science Center asked its employees recently to don Monsters! decals on the side of their cars as an aid to promotion of the event, many were reluctant to step up. Few were willing to invite the decorative robotic eyeball and red SLSC logo onto their methods of transport. Staff morale was at an all-time low and times were tough at the Science Center...but that's when everything changed.

People throw the word HERO around loosely these days. You'll often hear it in reference to a sports player, a first responder to an emergency, or a single mother struggling to make it on her own. But when I think of what a HERO is to me, I think of Lance Cutter. As Director of Community Programs, Lance Cutter knew that people need a role model. When Lance saw that people were wary of placing decals on the cars, did he ask why? No. Did he reprimand his staff for non-participation? No. He stepped up to the plate and placed not 1 or 2, but 8 decals on his brand new BMW. Now that's a HERO.

There is no one I strive to be more than Lance Cutter. Lance Cutter is a beacon of hope in a dreary world.

The Final Chapter

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:33:21 -0700

Well this is my last day to do this. I can't wait to come back during the school year. I will enjoy these experiences weather I'm tierd or not. I had fun this summer. I learned so much about myself than I would have ever learned in my entire life. I thank you for this chance to express myself and I will see you guys later!

Children's Hospital " Camp Independence" Sports Rehabilitation Camp

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:17:17 -0700

This summer I was given the chance to participate in this camp called Camp Independence. Although I knew I was going to be working with kids that had cerebral palsy, I had no idea that this opportunity would be the most enriching and amazing experience in my life so far.

Cerebral Palsy is defined as a disability caused by brain damage before or during birth or in the first years, resulting in a loss of voluntary muscular control and coordination. So some of the kids may not be able to speak on their own, some have talkers, some don’t. Some may not be able to walk on their own or at all, some may be blind and with some of the kids you would never know they had CP. The disability does not affect the intelligence of the campers or anyone with CP, they think and feel the same way as anyone else would.

Since Camp Independence is a sports rehabilitation camp for children with cerebral palsy, every day we did different sports and activities. So we would play tennis, basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, do martial arts, dance and swim! Every camper has a buddy to hang out with them for the day. I had many buddies this summer and each one taught me something new and made the summer better.

A LAT3 FRiiDAY

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:51:28 -0700

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YES Extravaganza!!!!!!!!!

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:48:21 -0700

That day was okay for me.I met alot of people. I was able to sit at the table with my sister. I met a man that did computer grahpic design,and a man that did fundraising and work for the science center. Also i met a man that was a police officer.

My pic

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:28:09 -0700

This is like the only pic i could find of me.

last week

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:27:49 -0700

the networking thing was okay, i didnt realy like the food but those cookies was good.I met alot of people.this is the last weekand im done teaching for the week.tommorrow is the party,and friday is the field trip.i cant wait for the party, cuz im go have fun!!!

end of the summer

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:11:37 -0700

I kinda dont want the summer to end because it is so much fun and i dont want to go back to school. And i will miss all my freinds.

The End of The Summer

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:01:45 -0700

Its the end of the summer! Im kind of happy but im kind of not happy. I had fun teaching and working with the kids and my co workers. Im happy to leave. No more of this supposed to be job for me. BYE!!!!

Enjoyment of teaching at Compton Drew

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:53:01 -0700

I loved teaching the kids at Compton Drew. It was hard from time to time. But since I've been teaching for the Y.E.S. Program I've always loved this job. The reason why is because of the kids you teach.I think t's really fun. Some people might not agree with me but it's my opinion. Especially when we took the kids to the main Science Center building. I've done the Design It! component all summer.

The Networking Event

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:46:40 -0700

The Networking event was a wonderful experience for me to meet new people and, find out what they are interested in and their hobbies they like to do. Meeting the different guest taught me that u can do anything you want as long as you set your mind to it.

MY OVER ALL

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:44:50 -0700

ALL THE TIME THAT I HAVE BEEN HEAR I HAVE MET A LOT OF NICE PEOPLE. I HAVE MET ALOT OF NICE SUPERVS. IT WAS ALL FUN AND I WOULD LIKE TO DO IT AGAIN

Being a yes teen

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:44:04 -0700

Being a yes teen for the past two years has been fun and i will be coming back for next year and i hope to come back for the fall. I learned alot this summer and hope the kids i taught learned alot too

My Blog 3

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:43:47 -0700

fairwell Yes program summer of 2008