Give Kids the World – Intensive Learning @ MFS

Last day of a Wonderful Experience

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026Give Kids the WorldLeave a comment

On Friday, March 26, we woke up around 8:30 to the smell of fresh chocolate chip pancakes made by Harri, which was a really nice way to start the day. We headed to Magic Kingdom and took the monorail over to Epcot in the morning. We spent about 4-5 hours going around each country...

Goats with the GOATs!

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026Give Kids the WorldLeave a comment

Today was a fun and bittersweet day as we finished up our eighth and final volunteer shift at Give Kids the World Village, marking approximately 25 hours of service per person and totaling over 200 hours volunteered by Moorestown Friends School this year. We started our day by departing our house at 7:00 a.m.,...

Walking with Buddy and Austin

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026Give Kids the World

We started the day off with an early morning 7:30 a.m. shift. All of us were in the same area this time, and we spent the shift assisting kids with horse rides. A lot of us got to walk alongside the horses Buddy and Austin to help the kids keep balance. The rest of...

Halloween Spooktacular

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026Give Kids the World

After a late start to the day, we arrived at GKTW for an 11 a.m. shift. Some had lunch shifts at Clayton’s Diner or had shifts at the ice cream shop, while others had jobs as a castle attendant or an arcade attendant. When everyone had finished their shifts, we all left GKTW for...

Stars and Wishes at Give Kids the World

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026Give Kids the World

After our shift, we got a tour from an MFS alumni from 2019. She showed us around the village and all the different attractions the kids get to experience. She also showed us places where we might be volunteering later in the week. Seeing everything really put into perspective how much work goes into...

Community comes in all forms

March 22, 2026March 22, 2026Give Kids the World

We had an early start at 4:15 a.m., and although it was a long day of travel, everyone was excited to arrive in Florida. Today was a more relaxed day as we settled in. After our flight, we went to Chipotle for lunch and then stopped at Walmart to pick up the items we...

Reflecting on Our Time at GKTW

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025Give Kids the World

Several students on the trip highlighted how fulfilling it was to provide service to families at GKTW. When leaving the building after your last shift, the memories of good times, satisfaction, and fulfillment flood your mind, leaving an everlasting stamp on any staff member or family attending GKTW. As the plane ride back to...

Our Last Day at GKTW!

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025Give Kids the World

For our penultimate day in Orlando, we started the day early with the breakfast service. Ben and Willie killed it helping in the dish room, while East bussed and Alex, Aami, Jenaya, Lucas, and Josh served on the breakfast hot food line. Mr. Brunswick and Ms. LuBrant greeted people as they entered. After our...

Trick or Treat – Halloween Fun!

March 24, 2025March 24, 2025Give Kids the World

Today is the fourth day of our trip. We arrived at GKTW and got to work. Our jobs today were Rocking Spa, castle attendant, Disney pictures, and Olivia’s Oasis. Lucas and Alex designed tattoos for the kids, East and Aami painted nails and did hair for the kids, while Jenaya managed the front desk....

Helping Out at Give Kids the World

March 24, 2025March 24, 2025Give Kids the World

During the third day of our trip, we arrived at Give Kids the World, where we were assigned three jobs: working at the salon, horse back riding, and The Castle of Dreams. Ben, Alex, and Aami where assigned to the salon, where they painted nails, did hair, and gave tattoos. Willie and Jenaya were...

The Service Adventure Begins

March 22, 2025March 24, 2025Give Kids the World

For our second day of the trip, we woke up bright and early to arrive at Give Kids The World Village for our first shift. Jenaya and Aami worked “Henri’s Starlite Scoops” ice cream shop where families can get ice cream anytime during the day. Ben, Alex, Willie, East, Lucas, Josh, Mr. Brunswick, and...

Give Kids the World: Ready for the Fun Week Ahead!

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025Give Kids the World

First, we departed from MFS at approximately 5:30 a.m. and headed to Philadelphia International Airport despite some unexpected circumstances that made us both stressed and amused about what to come. We arrived at the sunny state of Florida excited for a meal at Chipotle, picked up our groceries for the week at Walmart, and...

The Most Magical Place on Earth

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024Give Kids the World

Today we went to the Magic Kingdom Disney Park. We took the ferry over to the entrance, which was a nice way to start off the day. The first ride we went to was Pirates of the Caribbean, which was really fun. Next we walked through the center of the park past the castle...

Final Day of Service

March 27, 2024March 27, 2024Give Kids the World

Today, our final day at Give Kids The World, we ended our service with two more shifts. After our final morning shift in the cafeteria, our group spent one more relaxing day at the community pool near our condos laying in the strong sunshine and throwing around a football that one of our group...

Halloween Extravaganza!

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024Give Kids the World

Just as we have done for the past two days, we served breakfast at Cafe Clayton at 7:30 in the morning. We split up into our separate shifts and began serving food at 8:00 a.m. Some of us served food at the hot food bar and waffle makers, while others helped clean tables and...