August 26, 2024
GBLC board member, Brad Roblin, donated his time to share his special skills with leaders and kids from Multicultural Bridge. It all happened at the Lake Mansfield Beach Area and Trail System!
See what happened when Brad shared his skills with a dynamic group of Bridge leaders and kids as part of the Happiness Toolbox summer program.
Hi Folks,
Here are the pictures for the Happiness Toolbox event I hosted for BRIDGE and their youngest members on August 15th.
Photos: Happiness Toolbox Kids at Lake Mansfield
These youngsters were accompanied by an amazing group of youth leaders, many of whom have been with the organization for years. I was so impressed with how comfortable everyone was with each other!
We started with some fun dynamic movements overlooking Lake Mansfield. We did this intentionally to get the “wiggles” out, but also to work on coordination and balance in a fun way. We then took a moment to quiet down, and notice how many different sounds we could hear. Once the group’s energy had settled, we went into the Lake Mansfield trails for a silent walk, taking short pauses to check in with the various sensory experiences.
The day finished with some fresh fruit on the beach and freeform time on the new playground. The renovated space provided a beautiful and functional space to host the groups activities. Youth leaders and the little ones that look up to them left with some simple tools for their physical and emotional wellbeing.
'"The Lake Mansfield Recreation area has been instrumental for our BRIDGE community, particularly through our Happiness Toolbox summer program. This space has given children from families in underserved communities the opportunity to swim, practice mindfulness, explore nature, and engage in summer camp activities they might not otherwise access. It has also served as a beautiful backdrop for teaching resilience, diversity, and positive psychology in both Spanish and English, fostering a sense of community and joy among our youth." - Maya Hampton-VanSant, development Associate, Multicultural BRIDGE
Brad Roblin
Pro Workforce Performance
Berkshire Balance Center
