Middle School option for students currently in grades 6, 7, and 8

Senior High Option for students currently in grades 9 and up

What is Summer Stretch?

Summer Stretch is a program that started in the early 90’s in the Minneapolis St. Paul Metro Area. From that time it has grown into a great program that allows young people to make a difference in the community Thursdays during the summer. The program this year will be offered at St. Patrick’s as part of the SPY program. Middle School Participants and Senior High Leaders who will take part in 1 team building day, 3 service days, and one closing day at Valleyfair. A typical summer stretch day starts at 8:30 am. High School age leaders come together and go over important details for the day. The middle school students arrive at 9:00 am. After checking in, the group is lead in prayer to start the day. The upcoming Sunday gospel is read and a short reflection is offered. Groups take part in various community service activities in the area, from working with senior residents, assisting at Neighbors Inc., working at the parish, and more. Groups will also hold a weekly car wash at to raise money for charity. After all of this great community service in the mornings, students take part in socially based afternoon activities. Some of the activities this year are Wild Mountain Water Park, Bunker Beach Water Park, Cascade Bay, Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center and of course Valleyfair.

 SH Leader Job Description: Senior High Leaders will be responsible for leading a team of about 10 middle school students at various service sites. They will also assist Bryan in student management by observing student behavior, check in students, and reporting any misconduct to Bryan immediately. They will act as role models for all leader and participants, as well as excellent representatives for SPY. Leadership is great to use on college applications and job applications.