Intensive Learning @ MFS
The World At Your Fingertips
As we sit here at Orlando Airport, we are sad that the week has to end. We learned so much about many hands making light work. The experiences at Give Kids the World and at Second Harvest Food Bank have showed us how lucky we are. The work that was put in was rewarding...
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Today at Magic Kingdom started off with rain, but ended with beautiful fireworks set to the wonderful music of our favorite Disney movies. By the time we exited our first ride this morning, the sun had come out, and we knew it would be a great day. We rode roller coasters, were haunted by...
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This morning, we visited the Second Harvest Food Bank and collectively prepared about 8,000 meals during our shift. Some of us organized cinnamon apples, Life cereal, chicken meals, and strawberries. At the end of our service time we were able to check the “meals prepared” counter and see the impact we made. At night,...
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Today we headed out early to work the morning shift at Give Kids the World. We served ice cream and milkshakes, painted nails and faces in the Spa, helped kids make wishes in the Castle, and served at the Enchanted Tea Party. Just a typical morning at GKTW that shows all they do to...
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March 23rd, 2019 Today was such a great and long day! We all had the morning and most of the afternoon to ourselves. The juniors woke up early and went to the pool. The seniors all slept in and made pancakes. Everyone got a chance to enjoy the sunny, 80-degree weather and chill back...
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Today we embarked on a grand adventure. We left a cold and rainy New Jersey and arrived in a sunny and warm Florida. The first thing we did when arriving was to enjoy a feast at a prestigious restaurant, Chick Fil-A. Here many of us enjoyed the luv of chick’n for the first time. From...
Continue readingToday was spent in the most magical place on earth … Disney World! After arriving, we traveled by ferry to the Magic Kingdom. Once there, we traveled with Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Carribbean, flew with Buzz Lightyear to defeat Emperor Zurg, became astronauts riding Space Mountain, and were treated like princes...
Continue readingIt was another magical day on the GKTW Intensive Learning. We started our morning exploring Disney Springs, shopping and eating and getting our first real taste of Disney World. We looked at Lego Land, the Coke Store, and of course stopped by Starbucks. After we had seen what we wanted to see, we went...
Continue readingDay 3 started off bright and early. The gang left no time to dilly dally and was on our way at approximately 7:15. Naps were an absolutely necessity on the way to the food bank. When we all arrived at the 2nd Harvest Food Bank we checked in and were guided to a break...
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It’s the third day of our trip and we’re still going strong! This morning, we played games such as tennis, basketball, and football in the pool underneath the warm Florida sun. After a morning of relaxation, we headed over to Give Kids The World for another day of service! Helping with drinks and doing...
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Day 2 of the “GKTW IL” started out bright and early with some complimentary breakfast. We all enjoyed our very own made waffles, except Joe who enjoyed his “pancakes.” After breakfast everyone experienced some fun in the sun at the pool. The girls got their tan on and the guys played a tough game...
Continue readingIt’s been a long day for the Floridians, but it was all worth it to celebrate Mr. Cotter’s birthday. (#happybirthdayerick #fununcle) We arose before dawn and arrived at school around 6:15. We had a small hiccup at the airport when “Joe Nyzio” became “Joe Myzio.” With the help of Lu everything was fixed. While...
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As I find myself in the airport reflecting on the week, I would first like to thank the parents for allowing us to take this wonderful group. They worked hard, knew how to interact with kids and adults, and they had lots of fun. It was nice not to have to be a chaperone...
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We awakened later than usual due to our special day. It has finally arrived! The day we go to Disney World has come. We got breakfast around 9:30, excited for what’s in store for the day. We bump our music on the way to Disney, filled with excitement. Once we entered the Magic Kingdom,...
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Today we got up bright and early to eat breakfast at the hotel! We hopped in the minivan and were on our way by 7. Most of our crew started out their morning at Nancy’s kitchen working a variety of jobs from server to busser. Kristin and Georgia were photo assistants for the Disney...
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