Family Movie Night & Campout

Hosted by the Dad's Club

June 7, 2024 at 6pm

This is a family friendly event intended to bring the Henry Ford community together before the summer break. Enjoy dinner, a movie, and a camping experience on the Henry Ford fields. This is a Henry Ford first!

Advance purchase tickets covering meals and camping are required to ensure enough food for all campers. Tickets can be purchased below or at Pasta Dinner. Ticket cost covers the cost of food. The movie is open to anyone from the HF community without a ticket.  Ticket sales close on Wednesday, June 5.

We hope to see you out on June 7th!

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Movie Night and Camping FAQ

What's free?

• A movie and popcorn.  Which movie?  Pending a vote by the students...

What's included with ticket purchase?

• Dinner & breakfast (tickets required, purchased in advance below, or at Pasta Dinner)
• A fun night of camping on the school's back lawn (Optional)

Can I drop my child off for the night?

This is a family movie and camping event. A parent or guardian must be present at all times. Students cannot be dropped off for the evening.

Do families have to stay overnight?

Nope! This is a flexible event. Families can choose to enjoy just the movie, dinner and movie, or stay the entire night for the full camping experience. A parent or guardian must be present at all times.

Where will families sleep?

Campers will sleep in tents with their families on the back lawn. Campers will need to bring everything needed to spend the night including tents, sleeping bags, etc. 

What meals are provided?

Dinner and a simple breakfast will be served

How much does it cost?

Dinner and overnight tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance (see below) or at Pasta Dinner. The cost of the ticket covers dinner and breakfast. If you would like to join for the movie only the event is free.

Can families come for just the movie?

Absolutely! The movie portion of the evening is free and open to all.

What time do things start and end?

• Arrival and tent set-up (optional): Doors open at 6:00 PM
• Dinner: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
• Movie: 7:30 PM - Vote on your favorite movie at the Pasta Dinner. (Movie will be indoors in the MUB)
• Night ends for those not staying overnight: ~ 9 -10 PM - Anyone not staying overnight must leave by 10PM
• Wind-down time (for overnight campers): 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Lights out: 10:00 PM
• Breakfast: 7:00 AM
• Camp breakdown and goodbyes: Leave by 10:00 AM

What should I bring?

• The movie will be indoors in the MUB.  If you are attending the dinner and movie ONLY, you don't need to bring anything. You are welcome to bring blankets or camping chairs for the movie
• Tent
• Sleeping bags/pads
• Flashlights/headlamps
• Bug spray
• Snacks (optional)
• Lawn chairs (optional)
• Pj’s!

Are there any restrictions on what I can bring?

Please leave open flames (like fireworks) and glass containers at home for safety reasons.

Will there be restrooms available?

Yes, restrooms will be accessible throughout the event.

What if it rains?

In the unlikely event of rain, we will limit the event to dinner and the movie (indoors @ the MUB).

I have a question that's not listed here!

No problem! Feel free to contact Adam Eschner at adamebills@gmail.com or AJ Christiansen at ajamesc111@gmail.com.