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#McDoKiddieCrew-More than just Burgers and Fries

I have often shared how The SoMoms have enriched my life.

I have often shared how important DSAPI is to me and my family since the birth of my daughter Evangelina.

Well, just yesterday, the children of DSAPI were given the chance to participate in a program earmarked for them by the #SoMoms with the McDonald’s Kiddie Crew.

And I don’t know if you remember this or not…but I have also shared just how much I love McDonald’s for ads like this…

 

I wrote a post about it when I first saw the commercial here.

So…yesterday was one of those days…

Joining the McDo Kiddie Crew enables each participant to go home with a wonderful experience, AND all this complete uniform!

Joining the McDo Kiddie Crew enables each participant to go home with a wonderful experience, AND all this complete uniform!

It was a day filled with lots of smiles, and hugs, and joy.

It was the kind of day where quite a few people went home after a full day’s work with hearts full and the beauty of brand new experiences.

Photo Credit: Reynaldo Dulay

Photo Credit: Reynaldo Dulay

I know that I wore a smile from ear to ear, and chatted with parents whose children were a little older than Gelli. I also got the chance to meet the people behind the scenes who made it possible for our kids to come together to learn about responsibility, team work, discipline, sharing, and an active lifestyle.

When Diego and I arrived at the McDo Forum in BGC, we sat down to eat lunch with everyone who had arrived before us.

When Diego and I arrived at the McDo Forum in BGC, we sat down to eat lunch with everyone who had arrived before us.

You see, what I didn’t know is that the #McDoKiddieCrew is more than learning about how to make a cheeseburger, and how to greet people with a smile. It’s about friendship, and on this particular day it was also about inclusion. 

The participants that were chosen for this workshop today were all from The Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines Inc.

The participants that were chosen for this workshop today were all from The Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines Inc.

Local Store Marketing Manager Fidel Balbieran gives DSAPI parents and SoMoms a brief overview of what the McDo Kiddie Crew is all about.

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Fidel also said that they do accept kids with special needs into the Kiddie Crew. Hooray for #inclusion! Thank you McDo!!!

Did you know that McDo Kiddie Crew has been around for nearly 23  years?

Every year the McDo Kiddie Crew caters to kids each summer for a 5 day program and to do it all in almost 400 different locations is no small feat.

Everyone who works with the kids has to complete a certification by McDo so they are prepared for all that the Kiddie Crew entails.

Everyone who works with the kids has to complete a certification by McDo so they are prepared for all that the Kiddie Crew entails.

 The kids participate in the program with trained professionals completing tasks along the way which are not only fun, but educational. Parents need not worry, because all personnel who come into contact with the kids undergo training on how to work with children.

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 For each day that the  kids report to their 2 hour Kiddie Crew session, they earn buttons signifying another lesson learned through their work with Ronald under the Golden Arches. At the end of the 5 day program (and when the summer is almost over) they all come together for a GRAND Graduation where they are recognized for their efforts and their accomplishments.

Everyone was given a kit to start with. The kids would paint their reusable Happy Meal Bags together.

Everyone was given a kit to start with. The kids would paint their reusable Happy Meal Bags together.

But yesterday, was just a little different…and a little bit more enriching. It really was amazing to watch all of the kids from DSAPI completing their tasks and the fun activities from which they earned their buttons.

Ronald was there for the fun, too!

Ronald was there for the fun, too!

Funny thing was, Diego said he wasn’t sure he wanted to come with me for the day, and he even kept telling asking if it would be fun. In the end, I know he was really glad he came to spend the day with me because, he even asked to join the Kiddie Crew near our home.

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After lunch was served, the children were left to their own creativity when painting their resuable Happy Meal pouches.

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You can read about Cai and her daughter Y’s experience here.

 After the kids were done with each activity they would receive a pin.

Photo Credit: Reynaldo Dulay

Photo Credit: Reynaldo Dulay

Each pin signified the completion of another part to the McDo Kiddie Crew program.

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The three different stations that the kids had to visit in order to earn their “Station” pin, were the front counter, the drive up window, and greeting customers at the entrance.

Of course they did great with each and every station. 

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Photo Credit: Reynaldo Dulay

They served the food and poured the drinks for their customers.

The kids figured out how to serve their customers with the help of the McDo staff.

The kids figured out how to serve their customers with the help of the McDo staff.

Each station that was completed, put the kids one step closer to making their own cheeseburger. 

After mastering each station the kids moved on to the cheeseburger making activity.

After mastering each station the kids moved on to the cheeseburger making activity.

It was very easy for the kids to get the hang of what they needed to do when it came time to prepare their cheeseburgers, because of the visual aids and the teacher up front who was explaining as we moved along…

Everyone's place was marked with a tray, a bun, condiments, and a piece of cheese.

Everyone’s place was marked with a tray, a bun, condiments, and a piece of cheese.

The kids patiently waited for their burgers. Photo Credit: Reynaldo Dulay

The kids patiently waited for their burgers. Photo Credit: Reynaldo Dulay

And once they were ready, they were given their burger to pack and wrap up.

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The kids really did a great job, and it was clear to me by the teary eyed parents and guardians that it was an activity that everyone was able to appreciate.

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Photo Credit: Reynaldo Dulay 

Ending the afternoon with some McDo dance moves by Ronald was a great way to wrap up the activities.

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But not before some photo ops with Luiza 🙂 

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Luiza is a pro at seflies! LAHVIT!

And before we go…I was sure to snap a quick pic of the kids with Ronald.

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Thank you McDonalds Philippines for inviting our kids from DSAPI through the SoMoms to take part in this special one day workshop for the #McDoKiddieCrew.

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If you would like to register your own child for this fun filled and educational 5 day program, you can simply visit any McDo and speak to the Manager in charge. The manager will then give you information on when the workshops are running and in which location nearest your home. 

For Php595 your child will receive a complete uniform and snacks on the day that she is working with the Kiddie Crew. If you choose to attend the Kiddie Crew Grand Graduation you will meet all different kids from all the different Kiddie Crews and have the opportunity to make even MORE friends.

You can also follow @mcdo_ph on Instagram and Twitter for more information. OR simply visit www.mcdonalds.com.ph or visit their FB page.

You can also search social media using #McDoKiddieCrew to see all the fun that everyone is having in their summer workshops already.

 

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  1. Peter Ressa says

    April 8, 2015 at 6:37 pm

    A great post! Does MCdo USA do this?

    • michelle says

      April 14, 2015 at 6:20 am

      Yes. I believe they have been doing the Kiddie Crew even before the Philippines McDo branches have been doing it!

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