GRACE Weekend Retreat for Bereaved Families
October 26-28th, 2007
CHILDCARE INFORMATION and ACTIVITIES
Missing GRACE (MGF) Child Care is provided on Saturday during adult scheduled
activities and is available for hire during open/free time as well. The child care is facilitated by Missing GRACE volunteers.
There is an additional fee for children: $50 for first child $40 for second and $30 for third. These fees are
in addition to the couple package prices. This fee covers breakfast on Saturday, supplies for a
variety of activities for children, Saturday snack time and Saturday GRACE Child Care. All meals for
children, with the exception of Saturday breakfast, are the responsibility of the parents. There are many
options for food storage and fully equipped kitchens for meal preparation. Families are welcome to
purchase additional rooms for their children and may also reserve a full townhome or executive lodge to
have private lodging for their own family. Please inquire with Missing GRACE for pricing and details. Children will otherwise
room-in with their parents. Please bring a sleeping bag or a Pack n' Play.
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITES
Activities offered include: (weather permitting)
Hiking (guided hikes available)
Swimming
Rock painting
Play outside on jungle gym and swing set
Bocce Ball and Croquet
Horseshoes
Basketball and Volleyball
Tennis (complimentary rackets/balls)
Indoor Crafts
Scavenger Hunt
Mountain Biking- must bring own bike
Nearby State Parks*
Complimentary movies/ DVDs
CHILDCARE SCHEDULE and FAMILY SCHEDULED TIMES
Friday, October 24th:
6:30-9:30 PM Missing GRACE (MGF) Welcome with Wine and Cheese Social (Kids welcome and child friendly beverages and snacks will be available.)
(Bonfire on Friday night if Saturday night weather forecast isnt favorable.)
Saturday, October 25th:
Childcare is provided from 9:00AM to 11:00AM and from 12:00PM to 4:45PM and then childcare resumes at 5:45PM and ends at 9:00PM.
The childcare will include a quiet time with movie/ videos and quiet activities (coloring, crafts) offered for older children and nap time for the little ones. Outdoor activities will be included in the childcare. If there are certain activities a parent prefers their child not participate, please indicate this on their registration form. Snack time will be provided and will include crackers, fruit, applesauce, yogurt, string cheese, juice, water or milk.
8:00-10:00 AM Breakfast provided by MGF (Kids welcome)
9:00-11:00 PM MGF Childcare available if needed
9:00-12:00 PM Open Activity Time for Families
11:00-12:00 PM Parents must pick up their children to provide them with lunch. Children need to return to the childcare program by 12:00PM.
12:00-4:45 PM MGF Childcare
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch featuring guest speaker (adults only)
1:30-3:30 PM MGF led round table/small group discussion (adults only)
3:30-6:30 PM Open Activity Time for Adults
4:45 PM Parents need to pick up their kids and provide them with dinner and then will need to bring them back to childcare by 5:45PM.
5:45-9:00 PM MGF Childcare
6:30-7:30 PM Dinner (adults only)
7:30-9:00 PM Guest Musician, Bump Blomberg (adults only ) Dessert and warm beverages served.
9:00 PM MGF Childcare program ends
9:00-11:00 PM Memorial Candle Lighting (kids welcome) and Bonfire with
Smores followed by pool/Jacuzzi time
Sunday, October 26th:
8:00-11:30 AM Open Activity Time for Families
11:30-1:00 PM Potluck Lunch and Closing (Kids welcome)