2010 Family Reunion

by: Justin Morris, Clinical Intern and Family Support Committee Member

ScenicView Academy held its 2nd Annual Family Reunion Picnic on June 16, 2010 at Rock Canyon Park in Provo, Utah. The theme for this year’s reunion was Superheroes. The event was attended by many Scenic View students and their families, and was a great success. Festivities kicked off early that morning when students, their families, and staff members divided into twelve different superhero families that included Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Flash, and Spiderman. Teams designed superhero capes that represented their family’s mascot, which each family captain wore for the day. The fun continued with an “ice breaker” activity in which families competed against one another to see who would be the first to break open a frozen t-shirt and have their team captain put it on.

While students and staff played ultimate Frisbee and football, the parents had an opportunity to learn about Living Trusts from Jay Wells, a financial planning expert. Lunch provided an opportunity for staff, students, and their parents to share “Super” hero sandwiches, potato salad, and veggies – well needed nourishment as the families geared up to compete in the Superhero boot camp. Teams competed against each other in six different competitions including banana repelling and banana beach blanket toss. However, the highlight of the day came as families launched bananas across the field, attempting to hit a picture of director Doug Gale, in the banana slingshot challenge. Outdoor activities concluded with a giant slip n’ slide that left the riders dripping wet from a splashdown pool of ice cold water.

As the activities concluded at the park, things were ramping up back at the Center with an art show. Talented students and staff from Scenic View displayed crafts and arts they had spent countless hours on. In addition to art displays, students presented original videos and music. The fun-filled day concluded with a delicious chocolate dipped frozen banana, a raffle, and presentation of prizes.

One parent stated, “I really enjoyed getting to know so many of the other parents.” Thanks to all the students, staff, and parents who helped to make this day so successful. See you next year!