Programming at Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House – Saskatoon
KidsCare
KidsCare is a partnership between Tykes and Tots Early Learning Centre Inc. and RMHC-SK. The program provides a nurturing environment for children to grow through educational play. The program runs each Wednesday from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. and is complimentary for the families staying at the House.
Forest School
Tykes and Tots Forest School is a truly unique learning experience! With a strong focus on independence and skill-building, your child will engage with open-ended play in nature, learn to identify animal tracks, build shelters, and care for their surrounding environment.
Project Sunshine
Project Sunshine is an international non-profit organization that provides educational, creative and social programming to children facing medical challenges and their caregivers.
Around the Kitchen Table
Navera Community Connections supports families through this program, providing caregivers with enriching support, helping to lessen the feelings of isolation and helping build on parenting tools and strategies.
Caregiver Connections
Family Service Saskatoon supports this program through a bi-weekly drop-in group. Caregiver Connections offers families a safe space to decompress, de-stress, and connect- as well as resources to promote mental wellness.
MC College Night
MC College is proud to partner with Ronald McDonald House – Saskatoon, offering complimentary personal services. It’s a great opportunity for families to de-stress and enjoy some self care while their child receives treatment. We offer manicures, hand massages and hairstyles.
And so much more:
- Pet Therapy
- Expressive Art Therapy
- KidsCare
- Forest School
- Self-Care Night
- Chats with Lyndon
- Around the Kitchen Table
- Shuttle Program
- Family Connections
- Massage Therapy
- Project Sunshine
- BINGO
- Home for Dinner
- Breakfast, & Health Partner Lunches
Ronald McDonald Family Room – Prince Albert
Wellness Bag Program
Wellness bags are given to new families admitted to the Pediatric Unit, and include fun activities, toys, reading materials, comfort items, toiletries, and complimentary snacks. Just a little something to brighten their long days in the Victoria Hospital.
Grab & Go Snack Bags
These include a variety of individually packed snacks and beverages that help families of kids spending time in the Victoria Hospital to fulfill their nutritional needs. Families are also welcome to build their own snack bags.
Lunch Program
As part of our efforts to care for families’ nutritional needs, healthy lunches are served to pediatric families to equip them with the strength and energy to care for their sick child.
Hospitality Cart
The Hospitality Cart travels once per week, delivering lunches, reading materials, comfort items, and support to NICU families who are unable to leave their child’s bedside.
NICU Food Program
As an extension of Ronald McDonald Family Room, RMHC-SK provides nutritious food, beverages and snacks for all families admitted to the Malhotra NICU. The NICU Food Program is available 24 hours a day.
Meet the families that RMHC – SK helps
"To us the RMCH-SK means family, the staff felt like family and were friendly and always asked us how we were doing. "
Izadora Lefebvre, Prince Albert, SK
"It truly feels like a home, a place to relax, regroup, and decompress. "
Kaelyn Thompson, Yorkton, SK
"I spent a lot of time crying and visiting with the staff due to the unknown of my daughter’s condition and I am so thankful to each and every one of them."
Dakota Songer, Moose Jaw, SK
"RMH has become our safe place to fall. A place where I can unpack my suitcase, hang up my clothes, and leave my toothbrush on the bathroom counter."
Janelle Evans, Weyburn, SK
