Summer Reunion 2009 - general info

[BaikalKids]

BRAFF Summer Reunion 2009
Date: June 12-13, 2009
Location: Newport Resort, Egg Harbor, WI (Door County)

More information will be posted as it becomes available....

[dogood]

Hi everyone.  I just discovered this wonderful part of our website.  Wanted to say how great this will be.  We can share a lot of info on the reunions and other activities right here.    I am now signed up to take part in the great website.

Debbie Stary

[BaikalKids]

BRAFF Summer 2009 Reunion Announcement!!

Believe it or not, summer is fast approaching! Make your reservations today for the BRAFF June 2009 Reunion gathering….

Where: Newport Resort, 7888 Church Street, Egg Harbor, WI (in Door County)
When: Reservations for Friday, June 12  and/or Saturday, June 13
Rooms: $132.10 to $154.30/night  (price includes sales tax)
Offers: indoor and outdoor heated pools, gas grills, children's indoor play land, outdoor play ground and game room. Also offers complimentary continental breakfast.
For More Info: http://www.newportresort.com/
Call: 1-800-468-6160 to make your reservations.

What BRAFF is thinking of adding to the weekend: 
1. Informal gathering Friday evening for families-poolside!
2. Organized games (whiffle ball, swim races, etc.) on Saturday afternoon.
3. Potluck supper gathering on Saturday, June 13 (bring your own meat to grill, plus a dish to pass).
4. Possible small auction at Potluck gathering (depending on number of families attending). 

Would you like to see these items, and/or others, at the June 2009 gathering (remember, this is our “simple” year, rather than the Culture Camp experience)? 

Please, REPLY Here, and we can discuss various ideas and options for this summer. Thank you!!

Julie Hoffman

[BaikalKids]

Hi everyone -
We have one family willing to help organize some activities for the tweens and teens at the Summer Reunion 2009 gathering. Can I get one other family to help out with this? I will put the two families in contact with each other, and you are welcome to plan whatever you feel is most appropriate - games, sports, crafts, music/dance, etc.

Thanks!!

Julie

[BaikalKids]

Everyone,
Just an update on the Door County gathering - you must make your reservations by April 30 to be included in the BRAFF group of rooms. After April 30, the rooms will be released to the general public. The weekend we will be in Door County is also the Lighthouse Walk weekend, so it is likely that all rooms will be sold out.

FYI!! Call today.

If you have additional ideas for the reunion gathering, please post them in this thread. Offer your help for an hour or two out of the weekend, too please!

Looking forward to seeing you in June. Thanks,
Julie

[BaikalKids]

Hi Everyone!

We have about 14 families that made reservations to stay at the Door County resort where we will hold our summer 2009 BRAFF reunion gathering. If you are coming just for the day (not staying), please let me know ASAP, so we can appropriately prepare for the number of families that will attend! (You can reply here, or privately email me).

Here are some details about the weekend:

1. Friday evening - casual gathering, poolside, 7 p.m. Outdoors if the weather cooperates, or indoor pool, if not!
2. We are still looking for one additional family to help organize Saturday activities for children ages 10 and up (tweens and teens). If you are attending the reunion and have a child in this age range, please reply here, or contact me at my personal email address.
3. If you are a parent of children younger than 10, we need someone willing to organize a few activities for those children as well. The facility has an indoor and an outdoor pool, as well as small outdoor and indoor playgrounds. http://www.newportresort.com/resort.php
4. Because it is summer and the rooms have small kitchen facilities, we plan to have a bring-a-dish-to-pass potluck/BBQ on Saturday evening, 6 p.m. Bring your own meat to grill as well as table service for your family. Please plan accordingly.
5. We will have a small auction on Saturday evening as well. Come prepared to bid on some small items from Russia and Mongolia; and a couple of homemade/unique items as well! 
6. One of our BRAFF families has invited reunion attendees to their home on Sunday afternoon. Details of that activity will be sent via email, and passed along at the reunion event.

Again...we need help organizing activities for the kids. Please, volunteer today! Thanks in advance for your help!! Email me privately, or reply here!

Julie Hoffman

[dogood]

Just wanted to let everyone know if they are in the area there is going to be a seminar on June 15th in Menasha on attachment disorder.  It is free.  Please see the information below if you would like to attend.  There is no cost to attend or no rsvp necessary.


Debbie Stary


Community Education Programs
Provided by NAMI Fox Valley

 
Attachment Disorders
When: June 15, 2009
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Menasha Public Library-Room E
440 1st St. Menasha, WI 54952
Guest Speaker: Sara Harrison Mills, MSW, LCSW
Sara Harrison Mills, MSW, LCSW is a Child and Family Therapist for Lutheran Social Services Attachment Therapy Program.  She will define attachment disorders, discuss common signs and symptoms, and describe effective treatment options that are available to the community.


 

[BaikalKids]

Hi to all families attending the BRAFF June 2009 Reunion in Door County.

Local Door County resident and BRAFF Mom, Leslie Hill has provided the following list of family-friendly "things to do" in the greater Door County area. Thought that some families might be looking for ideas on Friday or Sunday as they travel to/from the reunion gathering...or perhaps extending your vacation by a day so you can take in the attachment disorder presentation in Menasha on June 15 (which Deb Stary posted about). Anyway! without further rambling, here's the list from Leslie (thanks, Leslie!!)

I polled some of my colleagues and students, and here is what we came up with:

The Farm  (highway 57 just north of Sturgeon Bay):  especially great for families with younger kids, but my teenage students still like it!  Lots of animals to feed and pet.  Historic farm buildings, nice walking trail around the property

Cave Point County Park:  One of the most beautiful spots in the county.  Hiking and picnicking available.  I wouldn’t recommend it for toddlers, though, as the trails are sometimes near the water’s edge

Whitefish Dunes State Park:  Beautiful beach (but probably still too cold for swimming in mid-June); hiking trails, picnicking, special family events on weekends

Potawatomi State Park in Sturgeon Bay:  picnicking, hiking, camping, fishing, canoe and kayak rental but no sandy beaches

Clark Lake:  Small (warmer) lake just south of Whitefish Dunes SP.  Small sand beach, shallow water ideal for families with younger kids.

Kangaroo Lake  (off highway 57 south of Bailey’s Harbor):  supposed to be some of the best inland fishing in the county

Johnson’s Fun Park in Fish Creek:  mini-golf, batting cages, go-karts

Peninsula State Park:  good for family bike rides.  You can rent bikes or bring your own.  Also golfing available.

Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay:  lots of hands-on exhibits for the kids

Drive-in movies in Fish Creek

Chicago Fire Boat tours:  2-hour boat ride around the bay and ship canal in Sturgeon Bay

Hands On Art Studio in Fish Creek is a good rainy day activity.  You can paint your own pottery or create a mosaic.

[Vatagetsnen]

Hi, newbie here 

We usually go to the Big Session and have booked for Summer Sundae this year too our first time.

How much bigger is it and how child friendly is it? My kids are 8 and 10 and love the kids activities at the Big Session, so I assume Summer Sundae will have similar activities?

What time do we need to arrive to get a pitch in the quiet/family area?

Any other tips?

Thanks.

[Vatagetsnen]

Does anybody know of any good workshops happening in Texas during the summer? Better if its close to San Antonio.

I teach most of the time so the summer would be ideal to attend a couple of these.

Thanks.
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