Helping kids was the theme of Mitzvah Day, held at a camp for inner-city children on Sunday, November 5. At Camp Max Strauss in Glendale, CA, 10 freshmen from the University of Judaism led children in various activities.
All of the male students in attendance decided on playing sports with the children while the females all engaged in arts and crafts at the camp owned an operated by Jewish Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Activities included frisbee, painting, and jewelry making.
Only a third of the freshman class made it to the event, although it was required for the entire class. It seems as though the students that did participate thoroughly enjoyed their experience. According to an article written by Holly Lyons in the third issue of The Casiano Chronicle, freshman Steven Stoker stated, “I was surprised — the kids were surprisingly fun and I’m considering doing it again.” Also in the article, freshman Samantha Vano stated, “I felt like it was a great experience — my feelings changed because I felt a connection with the kids and it made me want to go back.” Vano added, “It was a great after feeling.”