Sunshine

The Joys of
Summer
As youth and staff at Methodist Children’s Home settle into the new school year,
memories still linger of the special times they experienced during the summer.
For three months, our youth took advantage of a wide range of activities and
opportunities to learn new skills, serve others through their gifts and talents, and
relax from their busy schedules.
Staff members in MCH’s residential program spent months developing a full
schedule of activities for youth. Enrichment classes and clubs served as the foundation
of summer programming as staff members volunteered to teach classes that
enabled youth to develop new interests or strengthen their knowledge and skills.
In addition, youth and staff hit the road for outdoor activities and day trips to water
parks, amusement parks, museums and shopping excursions. Youth also enjoyed
serving others on mission trips and through weekly work projects for local organization,
churches and residents. MCH youth have a strong reputation for their willingness
to lend a helping hand to meet the needs of others.
MCH is grateful for benefactors who provide the financial support necessary to
offer summer programs for our youth. The following pages highlight some of the
special opportunities our youth and staff experienced this summer.
Pictured (clockwise from left): Amie, Dianne and unit manager Julie Speich (l-r) enjoy time together at a water
park; Ty and Tony Poe, a member of the Plant Department staff, work on a remodeling project on the Waco campus;
and Ella cools off in the summer heat at Glen Lake Camp.
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