Good Grief Camp Agenda

TAPS Youth Gathering

Thursday, May 25, 2006
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Session 1
Training Day for Honor Guard Volunteers at Fort Myer
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Session 2
Additional Training for Honor Guard Volunteers at Fort Myer

Friday, May 26 2006
9:00 AM Registration opens for Good Grief Camp
12:00 PM Good Grief Camp begins with lunch and introductions
1:00 PM VIP Guests and special activities for each age group
2:00 PM Activities and special events at the Good Grief Camp
Evening Options:
5:00 PM
1. Meet up with parents and attend the Evening Parade at the Marine Corps Barracks
2. Join GGC for evening activities at the Hotel
10:00 PM Adults rejoin kids for the night

Saturday, May 27, 2006
8:30 AM Good Grief Camp starts for the day with activities and support groups
9:00 AM Special activities in age appropriate groups
11:30 AM Bus departs for the day's events around Washington, DC
12:00 Military Dining Hall as apecial guests for lunch
3:30 PM Bus returns to hotel
7:00 PM Good Grief Camp Party at Hotel
10:00 PM Adults rejoin kids for the night

Sunday, May 28, 2006
8:30 AM Good Grief Camp starts for the day with activities and support groups
11:30 AM Lunch for everyone at the hotel
12:30 PM Group activities; GGC Memorial Service
4:00 PM Closing ceremonies with adults
6:30 PM National Symphony Orchestra Concert at the US Capitol (attending w/ adults)

Monday, May 29, 2006
8:30 AM Transportation to Arlington National Cemetery
10:00 AM Ceremonies at Arlington with the President
1:00 PM Return to hotel

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