GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026
Girls Program Event begins at 11:15 am
Boys Program Event begins at 12:00pm
Join us for a special day celebrating our students and their grandparent(s) or special friend(s). Enjoy lunch with your grandchild, visit the classroom, and learn more about our unique program. For the adventurous, there's even an opportunity to float an easy section of the French Broad River with Will Yeiser, Executive Director and Co-founder. Schedules below. We can't wait to hang out with you!
GIRLS PROGRAM SCHEDULE
- 11:15 - Arrive to campus and gather at the Salamander Room
- 11:30 - Classroom visits
- 11:45 - Pizza lunch with grandchild/special friend
- 12:40 - Program talk by Alex Allison, Girls Program Director
- 1:00 - Formal tour of the new building
- 1:30 - Optional float on French Broad River at North campus with Will Yeiser (North boat ramp to the Wave and back). Float is weather and water level dependent
- 3:00 - Optional to return to campus for the afternoon assembly
BOYS PROGRAM SCHEDULE
- 12:00 - Arrive to campus and gather on front porch
- 12:10 - Brief presentation by Felix Dowsley, Boys Program Director
- 12:25 - Classroom observation
- 12:40 - Pizza lunch with grandchild/special friend
- 1:30 - Optional float on French Broad River at North campus with Will Yeiser (North boat ramp to the Wave site and back). Float is weather and water level dependent
- 3:00 - Optional to return to campus for the afternoon assembly
