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I’d like to be:
I would like to be a pediatrician when i grow up because i just love kids. I have been around kids all my life and now my next step is to care for them like help them so they could be safe and healthy. To do that i have to go to a training school like [...]
Over the summer, I’d like to:
Over the summer I would like to intern with someone in the medical field. Specifically someone who is a sergion or a nurse. This intership interests me because I would like to explore the world of medicine and see if I have the guts to deal with every situation and help people at the same [...]
I’d like an internship doing:
If i could have an internship this summer, i would like to do nursing or something with veterinarians. I would want to do this because i like to help people and i love animals. One of these would be the best job for me, a dream job. I know i would do a lot of good in the world if i grew [...]
Where would you intern this summer?
If i were given a Chance to intern at just about any where i want it would probably at a police station with a homicide detective, and the reason for that would be because I have “investigation fascination” I think that the the jobs around criminal justice are interesting. As an intern I would want [...]
Where would you like to have an internship this summer?
I think i would like to work in journalism,because I like to read and write. Mostly writing because I sort of get to express myself,I guess. And it lets people get to know me a little bit more.I dont know who I would like to ask about what or how to do it? I [...]
I am thankful for:
I am thankful for Sunshine Camp. Before I started camp i was headed down the wrong path and slowly becomong lazy with school. Leadership showed me that it’s ok to be myself and asking qustions does not make me look stupid.
This year, I’m thankful for:
I am very thankful for my friends because without them I would probably be a lonely dove in a sea of swans. And I am also very thankful for my parents because ever since the day I was born I never wanted for anything. And I am also very thankful for my grandpa because he [...]
I am thankful for…
I am thankful for sports to play to help me want to pass all my classes each grading period.I am thankful for my home bacause some people don’t have a place to stay.I am thankful for my family because some people don’t have one.I am thankful for my friends that I have today.I am thankful [...]
How will you contribute to the Sunrise Leadership Program?
Coming to sunshine camp I plan to receive resources that will help me succeed in life. In the sunrise leadership program there are many opportunities that can help me develop myself into a better-rounded human being. I attend all the leadership functions, so that I can further my friendships with my fellow peers that are [...]
Tell us about your goals this year
This year my goal is to do 95% better in school than I did last year, which means A`s and B`s. I plan to do that by turning in all my work, studying hard. And one place that already helped me in doing so is tutoring at camp. Camp has made doing homework a lot [...]
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Welcome
The Austin Sunshine Camps are owned and operated by the Young Men's Business League of Austin. Founded in 1928, the Camps seek to teach life skills, self confidence, trust and teamwork, while providing outdoor fun through traditional activities like hiking, swimming, canoeing, and sports.
The Austin Sunshine Camps serves over 800 high-potential, low-income youth every summer, and their year-round leadership and mentoring programs serve many more. The Camps provide an overnight summer camp experience at NO COST to the children's families.
News
Congratulations to our students!
In 2009, Austin YMBL Sunshine Camps Challenge and Leadership participants logged more than 1,000 community service hours! What an amazing success! Activities included the MLK march, The Austin Marathon, the Blackshear Beautification Project and the Trail of Lights. Community service is a vital aspect of our programs as we believe that in giving, you receive the most. We are so proud of all of our Challenge and Leadership students. Thank you for contributing to our community!
Holiday Toy Drive Success!
At the end of 2009, Austin YMBL Sunshine Camps had a holiday toy drive. Thanks to the amazing generosity of donors, we were able to provide gifts and food to 110 disadvantaged kiddos in Central Texas. A special thank you to Greystar Properties, Austin Sport and Social Club and all the amazing individuals who stepped forward to buy, wrap and deliver gifts.
Eat out, help us!
November 27 through December 6 when you eat at Texedelphia, Austin Java or Uncle Billy's you can donate to Austin Sunshine Camps! We are extremely grateful for their donation. Now let's get out and support them!
Sponsor a family this Thanksgiving or give to our Holiday Gift Drive!
Austin Sunshine Camps is kicking off our annual "Sponsor-a-family" for Thanksgiving program. We hope to give a little extra this holiday season to families who wont have a Thanksgiving dinner. Austin YMBL Sunshine Camps asks that you be willing to donate a turkey, stuffing, vegetables and something sweet for "your family." Or, H-E-B gift cards of any denomination are always welcome. To participate, please email Michelle Porst for more information. We also have a holiday gift drive. We have thirty families and children who may not be able to celebrate this holiday season. To sponsor a child we ask that you give two gifts, something that they need and something that they want. For more information about a child and their needs, please email Michelle Porst.
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