Stacey
Good concept, misleading recaps
I think this is a great concept. We've only done two sessions so far, and will continue at least a month because we paid for it. My daughter likes the idea of earning prizes and the lessons they say they will teach are solid. However, each week they send recaps of what happens in the lesson and at least in our experience, they don't really match what the session is about. For example, the recap I just got said, "The pod members specifically played a game that highlighted their commonalities and unique differences from their peers. It’s amazing to see how a group of youth from all over can find ways to instantly relate to each other on some level, and we want them to realize that they’re not alone in their experiences." I sit in on the lesson with my child because she's too scared to be alone, and this is not what happened at all. There was no game, no opportunity for them "highlight commonalities and uniqueness." The coach basically asked them how their week was and what they were excited for in the weekend. This took half the session....which is fine, but don't call it a game. Also, in the recap the week before, they gave my daughter an assignment and that assignment was not talked about at all during the session...she came prepared and everything! We'll see how the next few sessions unfold and if their summaries are more true to what they talk about.