Schoolapalooza - August 14th 2025
A Back to School Extravaganza!
August 14, 2025
4:00-7:00pm
Crandall Park, GF
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 Kids Clothing Closet*
- Sports Equipment & Book Exchange*
- Food & Drinks sold by Open Door Mission
(Proceeds to benefit their backpack program) - Bounce Houses & Games
- Face Painting
- Free Balloons, Popcorn & Ice Pops*
* first come-first served - while supplies last.
School Supplies:
Pre-K Backpacks:
- Backpack donated by Fidelis Care
- 1 Box 24 Crayons
- Coloring Book
K-5 Backpacks:
- Backpack donated by Fidelis Care
- 10 Pencils
- 1 Large Eraser
- 1 Zippered Pencil Case
- 1 Box 24 Crayons
- 1 Pair Scissors
- 1 Glue Stick
- 2 Marble Notebook
- 2 pocket folders
Middle/High School Backpacks:
- Backpack donated by Fidelis Care
- 2 Pens
- 10 Pencils
- 2 Highlighters
- 1 package Loose Leaf Paper
- 4 Pocket Folders (binder holes preferred)
- 2 Spiral Notebooks
- 1 Ruler
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Schoolapalooza FAQ
- 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.
- What’s the cost? - There is NO cost for anything except the Open Door Grill. (All money raised is going to their Backpack Lunch Program)
- When are the school supplies handed out? - Every 15 minutes starting at 4:20pm.
- Do I need to register? - YES, we need a waiver signed for you to use the activities and rides. There is no pre-registration, the waiver is signed at either of the two registration tables. One by the rec building, and one by the main parking lot.
- Does my child need to be there? - NO, If you know of a child in need, please take a backpack for them. We ask that you wait until the end of the event to take more than 2 absentee bags.
- What if I don’t want school supplies? - You will still need to register & get a bracelet to use the activities and rides.
- What happens if I leave before school supplies are given out or before my registered time? - Visit one of the churches listed at one of the Post Event Pickup Times. (while supplies last)
- 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.
- Where are the bathrooms? - At the rec building next to the amphitheater, inside.
