Kelsey's coming to Kaleo!!
Hey everybody! I got accepted into Kaleo a while ago and now I finally have some time to write something on here! My name is Kelsey Poetker, I’m almost 18, and I live in Edmonton, AB. I heard about Kaleo through my 2 older sisters, Apryl & Amanda, who worked at Camp Qwanoes last summer. It sounded like an awesome program and so I applied. I'm really excited to be going and I think it will be hard coming home after living on Vancouver Island and meeting so many amazing people! I look forward to seeing how God will work in each of our lives and how He will transform people into who He wants them to be!
I grew up in a Christian family and accepted Jesus Christ into my heart when I was 3 or 4 yrs old. Since then I wouldn’t say that I have ever fallen far from God, but I have definitely been too “luke warm” at times. I really want to grow closer to God and fully understand His plan for my life, which is the main reason why Kaleo appeals to me so much.
Soccer is my favorite sport to play and watch, but I also really enjoy kayaking, snowboarding, wakeboarding, and surfing. I love to sing and play piano, but I also play some violin and am learning how to play the guitar. I'm also very interested in is other languages and cultures. Last summer I spent 6 weeks in Guadalajara, Mexico, learning Spanish at the University. Along with Spanish, I took high school German & French and if anyone is willing, I would love to practice speaking these languages with them!
I have worked at a couple of different jobs in the last few years. Two years ago I began taking care of a 14 yr old boy who has Cerebral Palsy. It has taught me a lot and made me grateful for the basic things in life. The other job I've had for the last 2 yrs is as a Sunday School teacher for the 3&4 yr olds at my Church. This is another place where I've learned a lot, but also had lots of fun. This summer I am working with kids at a city run program in the playground. I enjoy the job because I love kids and it is fun to play games and do crafts with them all day!
I am really excited to meet all of you guys in a few weeks and I hope you all have an awesome rest of the summer!
Kelsey Poetker
I grew up in a Christian family and accepted Jesus Christ into my heart when I was 3 or 4 yrs old. Since then I wouldn’t say that I have ever fallen far from God, but I have definitely been too “luke warm” at times. I really want to grow closer to God and fully understand His plan for my life, which is the main reason why Kaleo appeals to me so much.
Soccer is my favorite sport to play and watch, but I also really enjoy kayaking, snowboarding, wakeboarding, and surfing. I love to sing and play piano, but I also play some violin and am learning how to play the guitar. I'm also very interested in is other languages and cultures. Last summer I spent 6 weeks in Guadalajara, Mexico, learning Spanish at the University. Along with Spanish, I took high school German & French and if anyone is willing, I would love to practice speaking these languages with them!
I have worked at a couple of different jobs in the last few years. Two years ago I began taking care of a 14 yr old boy who has Cerebral Palsy. It has taught me a lot and made me grateful for the basic things in life. The other job I've had for the last 2 yrs is as a Sunday School teacher for the 3&4 yr olds at my Church. This is another place where I've learned a lot, but also had lots of fun. This summer I am working with kids at a city run program in the playground. I enjoy the job because I love kids and it is fun to play games and do crafts with them all day!
I am really excited to meet all of you guys in a few weeks and I hope you all have an awesome rest of the summer!
Kelsey Poetker
posted by Kelsey at 3:42 PM
3 Comments:
hey! can't wait to meet you!
Hey Kelsey!
Its awesome to hear about you! Only 35 days left!! See you then!
hey!!!!!!!!! i'm so excited to meet you!!! and i will tottaly speek french with you!!! i'm not crazy good but i think its interesting to try!
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