Sunshine

MCH youth and staff look forward each year to attending
day camp at Glen Lake Camp in Glen Rose. Youth
participate in worship and recreation activities.
Geoffrey Nelson (center), recreation coordinator,
enjoys a round of disc golf with Jonathan, left,
and Angel at Waco’s Cameron Park.
SUMMER FUN PROFILE
Summer offers first-time
experiences for Jonathan
After a busy school year, MCH youth — like all teenagers
— look forward to the summer months as they
have a chance to relax with their friends and enjoy a
variety of fun activities.
Jonathan, a resident on the Waxahachie campus,
participated in several road trips with his friends and
staff, including Six Flags.
“I had never been there, so I had a lot of fun,”
he said. “My favorite ride was a roller coaster called
‘Mr. Freeze.’”
Youth on the Waxahachie campus also enjoyed
outings to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing,
Nasher Art Museum, Dallas Farmer's Market and local
colleges.
Jonathan also had fun visiting with residents in a
local nursing home.
“My grandmother gets lonely sometimes and getting
to meet others who may be lonely really meant
a lot to me,” he said. “I enjoy interacting with new
people and doing new things.”
Jonathan appreciates the opportunities MCH provides youth
to enjoy first-time experiences, such as his trip to Six Flags.
“ The tan lines will fade but the memories
of summer will last forever. ”
— Sierra, MCH resident
“ Summer is about swimming, being with
friends and eating snow cones. ”
— Destiny, MCH resident
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