CSI Spotlight: Girl's Club at Father Marquette

Jamie Burgan and Olivia Steil are both Banana Blocks that have designed an internship at Father Marquette Middle School. They meet after school once a week with fifth and sixth grade girls. This will continue for the entire year with hopes of building a strong and trusting relationship.

Their goal is to help give the girls opportunities to grow and work with others in constructive ways. Each week they plan activities to help teach various topics. Some of these topics include health and wellness, communication skills, and anti-bullying.  In addition to teaching valuable lessons, they work on fun activities like arts and crafts, games, and holiday parties.

One of Jamie and Olivia’s favorite things was when they talked about health and wellness. The girls in the program all had a strong interest in dance, so they created a zumba routine to incorporate the girls’ love of dance and show them that exercise can be fun.

Jamie and Olivia look forward to continuing their relationship with the girls and helping them all grow into role models for the school. They keep the thought in mind that even if you help one child, you are making a difference.