Fall Retreat 2022
Friday,  September 30 to Sunday, October 2
​Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge

We are very excited to be able to host our PFF Fall Retreat this year. 

We will be taking the students to the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, PA for a fun weekend.

The retreat is for Year 1 (currently in seventh grade) and Year 2 (currently in eighth grade) PFF students. 

Agenda

Friday, September 30, 2022
6:00 PM - Dinner
7:00 PM - Make-and-Take Sweatshirt Design
9:00-10:00 PM - Power Down

Saturday, October 1, 2022
9:00 AM - Breakfast
10:00-11:30 AM - PFF Blankets
11:30-12:00 PM - Scavenger Hunt
12:00 PM - Lunch
1:00-3:30 PM - Harvest Fest
4:00-5:00 PM - Culinary Arts or Spook-tacular Science
5:00 PM - Dinner
6:00-7:00 PM - Culinary Arts or Spook-tacular Science
9:00-10:00 PM -  Power Down

Sunday, October 2, 2022
9:00 AM - Breakfast
10:00 AM - Room Check
​11:00 AM - Leave for home

FAQ 

How will the students get to the Fall retreat?

We will pick up the students after school on September 30 and bring them back on Sunday, October 2.
Harrisburg students:
Pick up at Marshall Math and Science Academy (Friday, September 30 at 3:30 PM)
Return to Marshall Math and Science Academy (Sunday, October 2 at 1:00 PM)
Philadelphia students:
Pick up at Julia de Burgos School (Friday, September 30 at 4:00 PM)
Return to Julia de Burgos School (Sunday, October 2 at 12:00 PM)

how much does it cost?

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, there is no cost to you for your child to attend the PFF Fall Retreat. But, if your child completes their permission form we will assume they are attending and start paying for their participation in the weekend. 

What do students need to bring?

​​Essentials:
Comfortable clothes for the weekend
Light jacket or sweatshirt 
Sneakers
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, skin care, soap)
Medications (e.g., inhaler, allergy medicine, etc.)

Optional:
Bath towel (one will be provided for use)
Extra blanket (one blanket will be provided for use)
Cell phone and charger

Where does it take place?

We will be staying on the campus of the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge (PA). 

Where will the students eat?

We provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and other treats). Our meals will be in the dining hall at the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge.

what will the students do during the weekend?

We have a variety of activities planned for the weekend including:

• Culinary Arts
• Spooktacular Science
• PFF Cares project
• Nature walk

who do I reach out to with additional questions?

​Please don't hesitate to contact us at any time.
lance@purplefeetfoundation.org
​717.350.9770