Year-Round Experiences
Safety and Learning All Year
Milton Hershey School’s campus is open year-round. Some students do return home over breaks and during the summer months. Many choose to stay at MHS. For these students, we offer the Year-Round Experiences (YRE) program. It operates when school is not in session.
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More Time to Teach the Whole Child
Children’s learning happens all year. Different educational settings help children grow their skills and knowledge and develop beyond the traditional classroom. The Year-Round Experiences program is built on this principle. Providing a safe and nurturing living environment is an important component.
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By the Numbers: Year-Round Experiences
More than 40% of MHS students participated in at least one YRE program during the 2022-23 school year. Students who stay at MHS during breaks or the summer have many program options. Offerings are provided both on and off-campus. Most are educational while at the same time, engaging. They expand upon school-year programming.
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When is YRE Offered?
Students may live at Milton Hershey School all year or may return home at set times, including:
- Three major vacation breaks
- Five weekends
- Six weeks during the summer
MHS prioritizes safety, and YRE provides students from at-risk homes with a safe care option during breaks.
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Programs are organized into three types. This is beneficial for many reasons, including better supervision, accountability, budgeting stewardship, and census forecasting.
MHS offers three types of programming. Learn more about each.
Explore the Community Recreation Center
Drag to see a 360-degree view of the Milton Hershey School Community Recreation Center as part of the Year-Round Experiences program. Then, click to engage with interactive content.
End-of-Summer Required YRE
Students are required to return to MHS two weeks before classes begin in August. During this time, they prepare for the new school year. They also participate in YRE activities and begin sports practices.
