The McDonald's Kiddie Crew Workshop + Giveaway!

After the Holy Week, my little man embarked on another summer activity - the McDonald's Kiddie Crew Workshop. He took part in this workshop last year, and he even won gift certificates (plus bragging rights, lol) for being the 'Cutest Kiddie Crew of the Week'. But because the little man wanted to become a 'Kiddie Crew' again and seeing how much he enjoyed the experience last year, I decided - on a whim - to sign him up for the workshop again.

Kiddie Crew year 2 for my little man!

And so on the morning of April 21st, the little man and I trooped to McDonald's Rizal Avenue, together with his other crew mates (and their parents) for Batch 4 of the Kiddie Crew Workshop. As I've mentioned before, this workshop is done in batches, with each batch going on-board for five days, 2 hours per day. Registration fee costs Php 595, which includes the Kiddie Crew uniform (shirt, bag, cap, chef's hat, apron, ID with lace), workshop materials, plus meals for the kids.

Clockwise from L-R: Chef's hat, shirt, cap, bag, ID with lace, apron.

Now I bet you didn't know that McDonald's has been hosting this summer program for 21 years now. Yes, the first Kiddie Crew Workshop was actually held way back in 1991!

More Kiddie Crew adventures, plus a giveaway after the jump! :)




Like last year, the Kiddie Crew members did fun activities like singing, dancing, and painting.

Dancing to the tune of 'Do the Ronald'.

Singing their theme song 'Make it Happen'.

Painting his apron.

And with the addition of the chef's hat in this year's kit, the kids were given the chance to jazz up their hats and decorate them the way they want!

Putting stickers on his chef's hat.

The Kiddie Crew members also went 'on-floor', where they got to mingle with the crew and assist them by doing simple tasks such as greeting the customers, putting ice on the glasses, placing trays on the counter, and my son's favorite job - handing out drive-thru orders.

On-floor training!

Eager beavers!

Having fun at the drive-thru window. :)

Thank you, come again! :)

Oh, and the kids made their own cheeseburger, too.

Chef Yue in action.

Showing off the finished product.

Kiss the cook! :)

Now this workshop was not just fun and games. These activities actually taught the kids the importance of hard work, discipline, teamwork, and the joy of sharing.

For any amount donated to the Bahay Bulilit program, kids will receive a badge like the one Yue has.

On the fifth and final day of the workshop, a simple graduation ceremony was held. The participants received their Kiddie Crew badges, had a meet and greet session with Hamburglar, and  even had the chance to showcase their talents by performing in front of the customers! The kids danced 'Do the Ronald' together with Hamburglar, and sang the Kiddie Crew theme song, 'Make it Happen'.

Certified!

Dancing with Hamby.

Singing in chorus.

Group picture! :)

The kids played some fun games too, and they all got to bring home some really cool prizes.

Balloons for everyone!

Having fun!

Loving the prize he got!

The little man and his crew mates will all meet again on the 31st for the Grand Graduation Day. Together with the other Kiddie Crew graduates of the McDonald's Rizal Avenue branch, they will all receive their Kiddie Crew certificates, and convene for an afternoon of fun and games for the whole family.

Now here's the best part. I'm giving away four Kiddie Crew kits to four lucky readers, and the chance for their kids (or nieces, nephews, and siblings) to experience the Kiddie Crew workshop as well.

To join the giveaway, simply accomplish the basic tasks indicated on the Rafflecopter below and on the comment section below, answer the question, 'What is your favorite childhood summer experience?' together with your name, email address, and the links to your social media shares.

Although I will be using Rafflecopter to moderate the entries, the winners will be selected based on their answer to the question. I will be the one choosing so yeah, impress me with your answers! Make me feel nostalgic! Move me to tears if you must! Hehe. :)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This giveaway will run from May 5 to May 10, open to NCR residents only. Winners will be announced on May 14, and will be notified via email. Winners are to take part in the Kiddie Crew Workshop on May 19-23 in their preferred store.

***UPDATE***

And the winners are:

Mylene Calleja

Merry Jane Ocol

Marie Stephanie Tugadi

Carol Chan

Congratulations!