FORT JACKSON, S.C. (Aug. 28, 2014) -- Soldiers with the Adjutant General School Basic Officer Leaders Course visited the Boys and Girls Club in Columbia Aug. 15 as part of the course's community service project.
The Soldiers arrived after breakfast and started the day with a demonstration of Army drill and ceremony. After introducing themselves, the Soldiers invited the 25 children at the club to participate in a short Physical Readiness Training exercise.
The day's activities included a variety of physical, mental and creative challenges. Throughout the day, the Soldiers helped the children tap into their competitive sides by playing a variety of games such as dodge ball.
The officers also got a chance to test the children's skills and logical thinking in games like pool, checkers and UNO.
The officers and children shared ideas and put them down on paper through their creative drawings. During these activities the officers took advantage of the opportunity to listen to the children's experiences while sharing their own and offering a bit of mentorship, advice and guidance.
"It was extremely important to the (Soldiers) that they allowed these (children) the chance to see an option they have in the future," said 2nd Lt. Amber Johnson, a student in the course. "This experience shaped these officers into more culturally-aware individuals."
To show their appreciation for the class visiting, the program participants presented them with a handmade banner and hugged them goodbye at the end of the day.
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