If parents and their children have never attended Family Reunion Festival before, there are several activities to keep youth busy during the day. For those who are returning to Festival, favorite activities will return to the schedule.
“We will be offering arts and crafts, we will also be hosting chess and checkers, a coloring contest, and a youth art competition,” said Susie Freeman-Harbison, administrative assistant, CPN Child Development Center. “We encourage children to come to see us at the South Reunion Hall.”
Friday
Youth arts and crafts begin at 9 a.m. in the South Reunion Hall. Staff will pause for a lunch break at 11:30 a.m.
The 12 and under youth coloring contest takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the South Reunion Hall.
The swimming pool and splash pad at the powwow grounds both open at 9 a.m. The swimming pool at the child care center opens at 10 a.m. Both pools close at 7 p.m. The pool at the child care center is deep and recommended for older children or experienced swimmers.
Chess and checkers for ages 15 and under gets underway at 1 p.m. at the South Reunion Hall. The games conclude at 3 p.m.
Youth arts and crafts resume at 1 p.m. in the South Reunion Hall and runs until 4 p.m.
The youth dance begins at 7 p.m. just south of FireLake Discount Foods. Dancing continues until midnight.
Saturday
Registration for the ages 15 and under art contest opens at 9 a.m. at the South Reunion Hall. Registration concludes and judging begins at 10 a.m.
Youth arts and crafts begin at 9 a.m. in the South Reunion Hall. Staff will pause for a lunch break at 11:30 a.m.
The swimming pool and splash pad at the powwow grounds are both open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The swimming pool at the child care center is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Youth arts and crafts resume at 1 p.m. in the South Reunion Hall and continues until 4 p.m.
The three-on-three basketball competition for youth ages 14 and under begins at 9 a.m. at the after school facility gym, located next to the CPN Wellness Center. Competition continues until the winners are crowned.
Sunday
On the final day of the 2024 Family Reunion Festival, the swimming pool at the powwow grounds opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 2 p.m.