The Balladeer Children’s Program had a couple of special events in August, including a visit to Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee! The program has a busy September in store, as well.
The program, a free benefit for Ballad Health employees, is intended to strengthen family bonds and relationships among our Ballad Health family. Activities include visits to area attractions, picnics in local parks, holiday celebrations and activities, sports activities, discount tickets for attractions or events, treats, take-home projects and much more!
Click here to visit the Balladeer Children’s Program page on the Ballad Health intranet.
Check out what our Balladeers have been up to lately, and if you’re interested in joining, see the information at the bottom of this article!
August events
Family Zoo Day at Brights Zoo – This trip took place on Aug. 19 (rescheduled from its original date due to weather) and was a private, after-hours event that allowed Balladeer families time to come into the zoo free of charge. Additional activities included animal feedings (goats and giraffes), concessions and gem mining. A total of 644 people attended this event, with many families sharing that this was their first time at the zoo!
Big Stone Gap Golf, Big Stone Gap, Va. – Families enjoyed 18 holes of mini golf, various lawn and outdoor games (cornhole, foosball, table tennis, horseshoes and more). There was also a special book nook where children could pick out a book and take it home with them. About 50 people attended, with one young man choosing to come with his family on his birthday! Each hole of the course was inspired by a bit of history in the Big Stone Gap area. Again, many families shared that this was their first time at Big Stone Gap Golf and they loved the way it was both fun and educational.
August event photos
Brights Zoo
Big Stone Gap Golf
September events
- Saturday, Sept. 16 – Family Fall Fun Day at Fenders Farm, 4-7 p.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 17 – Family Photoshoot
- Saturday, Sept. 23 – Camp Firefly (hosted by Ballad Health) in Kingsport 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; registration required
- Saturday, Sept. 23 – Family Fall Fun Day at The Stickley Farm 1-4 p.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 24 – Family Photoshoot
How to enroll in the Balladeer Children’s Program
If you’re not already enrolled in the program and would like to join, click here or visit the Balladeer page on the HR site on the Ballad Health intranet.
- You MUST be enrolled in the Balladeer Children’s Program in order to participate in the program’s events. The Balladeer Children’s Program is ONLY open to Ballad Health team members with a child between the ages of 3 through 18.
- Eligibility note: Only team members hired directly by Ballad Health are eligible to join.
- While enrolling in the program is free, there may be a cost associated with some activities.
