30 Stories in 30 Weeks #6: Summer Activities

We always like to keep our RMH kids busy throughout the year.  From September thru May, the Ronald McDonald House Home School is in session and dozens of students participate in classes while their sick brother or sister is at the hospital.  During the summer months, however, we launch our summer activities program!

The program consists of 2-3 weekly field trips over the 12 week period, in addition to all of the year round in-house programming.  It gives our families a much needed break from the hospital and is a fun way to get outside and see the great activities that Minnesota has to offer.
 
This year has been bigger than ever with new special events such as “Dream Night” at the Minnesota Zoo in June and “Ronald McDonald House Day at the Fair” this upcoming Labor Day.  We will also be continuing the tradition of cookout lunches each Wednesday, the Turtle Derby, sibling camp at Faith’s Lodge, horseback riding, Jerry’s birthday party and more! 

Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest has launched a new Flickr page to share some of our favorite summer photos with you.  Whether we’re building model rockets or making our very own ice cream, our summers are always packed with fun activities for our RMH families! 

Click here to visit our RMH Flickr page.

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