Another favorite summer past time are pool days. Throughout the summer we take different small groups of students to swim and get out of their normal environments. This form of outdoor therapy provides opportunities for students to relax and have fun while also enjoying the proven mental and physical health benefits of spending time outdoors. These days also allow our staff to have conversations and bonding time to further deepen our relationships and trust with our students. It is a huge opportunity to teach them new skills, as many of the students learn to swim for the first time on these pool days. From being afraid of the water, to swimming across the pool without floats, its truly inspiring to see them grow and learn that they can be equipped to accomplish anything they set their minds to. It may seem small to some, but a simple pool day can be the day a kid learns “I can” and that is how we strive to inspire HOPE in our community. Check out the highlights to see how much we all enjoy a day in the water!