The cluster of folks that make their way here to the island by boat come for many reasons including ways to improve leadership, community, service, character development, or environmental knowledge in their students. As staffers on the island, we work toward accomplishing these outcomes with different games, initiatives, low ropes, high ropes, scavenger hunts, or outdoor educational experiences such as seed discovery and salt marsh exploration. Each day is different and each day brings new discoveries and challenges!
I love what I do here on the island, and I truly enjoy working with all the other instructors/facilitators/directors as well. As fun as work can be, down time is always appreciated as well. Not only have I found great co-workers on the island, but also great friends in general.
When we have days off or extra personal time, many staffers head back to the mainland. But there are also times when we all seem to be here on the island together. Dance parties spontaneously erupt in the kitchen, house movies are enjoyed by all in the lounge, group discussions are started in the quad out on the grass, or simple walks are taken around the beautiful place that we live. There is rarely a moment to be bored or have nothing to do!
Besides sharing time together on the island, we do occasionally find time to gather in the city. Recently a group dinner and grocery shopping trip was made, an afternoon farewell to a Ranger who helped with educational programs was organized, and even a night out on the town for dancing came together.
The island brings people together to work towards building a brighter future for the youth of the greater Boston area. But it also brings individuals together to form special friendships and unique bonds. Its a great place to work and enjoy a day off.
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| Burger and Egg on a Bagel...always tasty! |
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| B and I out for a night of dancing! |
