Schoolapalooza - August 13th 2019
A Back to School Extravaganza
August 13, 2019
5:00-8:00pm
Crandall Park in Glens Falls
Bring the whole family to this back to school community event. Get FREE back to school necessities for all grade levels!
No need to pre-register or be from a certain school district - this event is open to everyone!
- Get a Free Backpack and School Supplies*
- Free Hair Cuts for school kids*
- Free Kids Clothing Closet*
Sports Equipment Exchange*- Book Exchange*
(Bring in your used books & sporting equipment to trade for what you need.)
Share the MEME
Join in the fun:
- xSTAYTRUEx Ministries and TREVOR HEYD...
PROFESSIONAL SKATEBOARDING, BEATBOXING,
EVANGELIST & MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER.
- BBQ & Drinks available for purchase from the Open Door Mission (All money raised is going to their Backpack Lunch Program)
- Free Bounce Houses
- Free Face Painting
- Free Rock Climbing Wall
- Free Horse Back Riding
- Free Petting Zoo
- Free Popcorn, Ice Pops & S'Mores!*
School Supplies:
K-5 Backpacks:
- Backpack donated by Fidelis Care
- 10 Pencils
- 1 Large Eraser
- 1 Zippered Pencil Case
- 1 Box 24 Crayons
- 1 Pair Scissors
- 2 Glue Sticks
- 2 Marble Notebooks
- 2 Pocket Folders
Middle/High School Backpacks:
- Backpack donated by Fidelis Care
- 2 Pens
- 10 Pencils
- 1 Packet Tab Dividers
- 2 Highlighters
- 1- 1” 3 Ring Binder
- 1 Package of Loose Leaf Paper
- 4 Pocket Folders
- 2 Spiral Notebooks
Thank you to our 2019 supporters:
- Word of Life
- Fidelis Care
- Sound Solutions
- MobileStageMan.com
- Queensbury Family Chiropractic
- Berkshire Farm Foster Care
* first come-first served - while supplies last.
* child must be present to receive school supplies.
Schoolapalooza FAQ
- What if it rains? - We will be having this event rain or shine.
- What’s the catch? - No catch. We are just a bunch of Christian youth groups in the area that want to serve and help our community.
- Who can come? - ANYONE. You do not need to live in Glens Falls or Queensbury.
- What’s the cost? - The is NO cost for anything except the Open Door BBQ. (All money raised is going to their Backpack Lunch Program)
- When are the school supplies handed out? - Every 20 minutes starting at 5:20.
- Do I need to register? - YES, we need a waiver signed for you to use the activities and rides.
- Does my child need to be there? - YES, school supplies are only handed out to children that are present at the event. (If there are backpacks left over at 8pm, you will be able to take one for your absent child.)
- What if I don’t want school supplies? - You will still need to register & get your hand stamped to use the activities and rides.
What happens if I leave before school supplies are given out or before my registered time? - Take a flyer with the Post-Event Pickup Times and location. If we have any backpacks left, you can still get one. - What if the supplies run out? - Leave us your name and phone number and we will have a Converge Youth Group contact you about getting school supplies.
- How do I get a free hair cut? - Hair cuts are first come, first serve with a line starting at the Hair Cut Booth.
