Spring
Family
Weekend

April 20-22, 2007
Northern VA 4-H Center

Round up your crew for a Mardis Gras weekend!

Families of any child 17 and under who has been treated for cancer within the past three years is invited to join Special Love for a weekend of crafts, canoeing, campfires, cowboys, and even a "cajun carnival!" We'll have age-appropriate activities for everyone and cost is free (donations are accepted). Click to see page 1 or page 2 of the flyer or call us at 888-930-2707 for more info! Register by email by sending your child(ren)'s name(s), age(s), address, phone, and email address. Please include name, birthdate, and treatment status of the child with cancer.

Here's a sample Schedule:

Friday, April 20

  7:30 pm          Registration & Family Activities         

 8:00 pm          Refreshments

 9:30 pm          Campfire, Welcome & Announcements       

10:30 pm         Family Socializing

                        Staff Meeting              

11:00 pm         Quiet Time in Lodges

                       

Saturday, April 21

All day:  Pre-arranged Camp Fantastic screenings (if applicable – please be on time in Conf. Center lobby)

  7:15 am          Morning Walk (optional)         

 8:00 am          Breakfast

                        Family Photos

 9:00 am          Flag Raising/Morning Assembly                    

 9:30 am          Class 1

                        Fly-Fishing School (extends until lunch)                    

10:30 am         Class 2

 12 noon          Lunch 

 1:00 pm          Reception for Trish Whitcomb (optional)

                        Rest Time

                        Staff Meeting                                      

 1:15 pm          Off-Site Fly-Fishing Trip                                                                     

 1:45 pm          Afternoon Assembly               

 2:00 pm          Shag Dancing Lessons

 3:00 pm          Orientation for New Volunteers                      

 3:00 pm          3rd Annual Scavenger Hunt

 4:00 pm          Sports & Recreation              

                        Family Obstacle Course                    

                        Parents Discussion

 5:00 pm          Carnival Setup

 6:00 pm          Dinner            

 7:15 pm          Cajun Carnival

                        (++ All Staff report 6:45 pm to lower Robinson)

 8:30 pm          Campfire

 9:30 pm          Movie                          

                        Coffeehouse  

                        Teen Scene   

11:00 pm         Bedtime/Quiet Time                                       

 Sunday, April 22

  7:15 am          Morning Walk 

 8:00 am          Breakfast

 9:00 am          Morning Reflections   

 9:30 am          Family Obstacle Course Finals

10:00 am         Morning Fun A

                        Parents Discussion                           

11:00 am         Morning Fun B

11:45 am         Friendship Circle        

12 noon           Lunch 

1:00 pm           Goodbyes

1:10 pm           Staff Debrief

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Special Love, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and donations are tax-deductible. Financial statements are available upon request and are on file with the Secretary of State, MD and the Division of Consumer Affairs, VA.