Intensive Learning @ MFS
The World At Your Fingertips
So today we started of the day with a bagel breakfast, which was very relaxed and a great way to start it off and bond with our friends for the last day. Then we split into two groups into Lower School classrooms explaining to them about Intensive Learning and about our experiences throughout the...
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– Zak B. Today we saw how much progress has been made as far as service across the nation. We saw a visual timeline of the development of the Food Bank of South Jersey, and it was truly astonishing how much progress they made. However, myself and others realize how much work can still...
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Today, we visited the Ronald McDonald House, which houses families whose children are receiving medical care at local hospitals. My group went upstairs to Johnny’s Clubhouse, a playroom for children to play in when it’s cold or raining. My group threw out old toys, cleaned and organized toys, and brought new toys up. We...
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Today was a day spent in nature and giving back. We started at Cedar Run Wildlife Center, where we explored the grounds and helped out by raking pine needles. Along the way, we got to see the animals being fostered there, learning about their stories and the center’s efforts to rehabilitate them. To wrap...
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Overall, it was a meaningful experience. We saw how something as simple as a book or a snack can make a real difference, and it reminded us that small actions, done with care, really do matter. Today, the group went to BookSmiles, a non-profit organization that focuses on providing areas with less access to...
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It was a rewarding experience, and a great reminder of how small efforts can make a big difference in someone else’s day. –Vincent L. We had amazing day volunteering at Urban Promise in Pennsauken, NJ. Urban Promise is an organization that serves the local community by providing education and support to children in the...
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