Summary

In Chapter 2, “Ice Breakers,” Jarrett and the other “camp volunteers” had orientation while the campers and their families “settled into their bunks (40). The volunteers met the counselors including Pappa Frank, Joy, Gary, and Blaine. The camp “kept people coming back year after year” (41). The counselors welcomed the volunteers and explained their upcoming time at the camp. Jarrett talked to Joy and Gary about his one-on-one assignment. Gary said Diego’s parents were worried, and Diego would “need constant supervision” (43). Jarrett was nervous. Blaine insisted they would “show Diego an incredible week” (43).

When the families “trickled into the dining hall,” Jarrett did not see Diego (44). He sat alone waiting for his assigned family, the Orfaos. Then three children and their mother raced in. Jarrett introduced himself. The mother, Shelly, introduced Jarrett to Jason, Mary, and Eric. Eric was the youngest. He had cancer, but was...