Thousands of children with special needs will enjoy a memorable day on Wednesday June 11 when they take part in the annual Rotary KidsOut Day – the largest day out for disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.
More than 25,000 children and their carers will be taken on trips to the seaside, zoos, safari parks, museums, theme parks, and farms across the UK, organised by hundreds of Rotary clubs across Great Britain and Ireland. Hundreds of venues will be visited with more than 1,700 volunteers, supported by local authorities, police and fire services, working to ensure the day is as safe as it is special for children and their carers.
Nan McCreadie President of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland (RIBI), said: “Days out give children the opportunity to experience and discover new things and the effects of something as simple as having fun can last forever. All our Rotary volunteers love taking part in KidsOut Day because it is a day filled with laughter and you can tell by the smiles what a difference it is making to the children. Many children are fortunate enough to be able to take trips to the beach and parks for granted but for some, these are days they may never get to experience. Organising a day out is often a major challenge for parents and carers who look after disabled children and those with profound learning difficulties. The Rotary KidsOut Day makes these special moments possible.”
Rotary believes strongly in the importance of promoting fun and happiness for disadvantaged children and young people irrespective of background or circumstance. Drayton Manor Park, Chesington World of Adventure, Aldershot Army Barracks, Longleat and Barry Island Beach and Pleasure Park are just a few of the hundreds of venues taking part this year.
KidsOut Day was set up by Rotary over 24 years ago and hundreds of thousands of children have benefited from a fun packed day out ever since.
