Updated information about FMCA’s Youth Program and the awesome activities set for the Family Reunion August 13-16, 2014, in Redmond, Oregon.
By David and Loretta Marlowe, F267754
FMCA Youth Program Committee Chairpersons
March 2014
We want to thank all of you who have e-mailed us your comments and suggestions for the Youth Program. Please keep the messages coming, as we value everyone’s input and will try to incorporate as many of the suggestions as we can for the program at FMCA’s 90th Family Reunion in Redmond, Oregon, August 13-16, 2014.
Although the outings we have planned are oriented toward the youth, we will allow parents, grandparents, and guardians to go on the trips if they are willing to donate some time during the rally to help out at the Youth Center or act as a chaperone on one of the trips. Please contact us for further information regarding adult participation.
On Wednesday, August 13, the Youth Center will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for all children and will remain open in the evening for the TATS only (Teen-Age Travelers, ages 13 to 18). Wednesday morning will see a trip to the Sunriver Nature Center (www.sunrivernaturecenter.org). Of special interest will be a class on building a model rocket, which will culminate in the launch of the rockets before the group leaves to return to Redmond.
Wednesday afternoon will be the youth ice cream social, which will have the youth making their own sundaes, floats, and dishes with toppings to suit their fancy.
Wednesday night will feature a presentation by Sunriver Nature Center about raptors and reptiles. We will be opening this presentation to the parents, grandparents, and guardians; no other adults will be permitted.
Following is a tentative schedule. Please note that fees will be required for participating in many of the activities. The program will be limited to children ages 6 to 18.
Monday, August 11
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Youth Activities Center Open for Registration
Tuesday, August 12
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Youth Activities Center Open for Registration
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sun Mountain Fun Center
Wednesday, August 13
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Youth Activities Center Open
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Oregon Observatory at Sunriver, Rocket Science Class
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Youth Center Open for TATS only
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Raptor and Reptile Presentation
Thursday, August 14
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Youth Activities Center Open
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Deschutes River Rafting Trip with Lunch
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Youth Center Open for TATS only
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Pizza Party followed by Movie
Friday, August 15
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Youth Activities Center Open
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sunriver Nature Center
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tour of Lava Caves in Redmond Area
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Youth Center Open for TATS only
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Hot dog and hamburger cookout by FMCA Officers and Youth Committee Members
Saturday, August 16
9:00 a.m. – Noon Youth Activities Center Open
9:00 a.m. – Noon Rock Wall Climbing
We’re eager to provide a fun and rewarding time for all! Regardless of whether you can come to Redmond, please make your wishes known to us at youthcommittee@fmca.com. And if you’re interested in volunteering to help with the program in Redmond or at other future FMCA Family Reunions, please let us know that as well.