The Balladeer Children’s Program had another amazing month, with two events in May that were big hits!
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!
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!
May events
- Balladeer Decades Dance – The free event at the Civic Auditorium in Kingsport on May 13 drew about 150 people for dancing, food, a DJ, a photo booth, crafts and some Singo (musical Bingo). Families got to dress up in their favorite outfits from the past (any decade they wanted). Winners of Singo were given family packs of tickets to one of the following businesses: Wetlands Water Park, Gatlinburg Smokies baseball, Ripley’s Aquarium and Wonderworks. One family even drove more than two hours one way just to be there – and then stayed to help clean up afterward!
- Family Dollywood Day – The Balladeers held the second annual Family Dollywood Day on May 20, with families receiving a complimentary ticket for each Balladeer child and a $10 meal voucher to any restaurant or food stand inside Dollywood. Almost 500 children – and more than 1,000 people in total, including parents, family members and friends – attended. Even with the rain, many families stayed and enjoyed the day, with shorter lines for rides, and could have redeemed their ticket for a rain check ticket, good for any day the rest of the 2023 season.
- Graduate gifts – To honor our high school graduates this year, the Balladeer program sent them a special gift in the mail. We wish them the best of luck on whatever journey they embark upon next! NOTE TO BALLADEER PARENTS: If you had a senior who graduated and you did not receive one of these gifts, please send an email to Annie Davis (annie.davis@balladhealth.org) and one will be mailed.
Decades Dance photos
Dollywood photos
Upcoming events
JUNE
(Registration now open)
- June 9 – Family Baseball Night (Bristol) 7 p.m.
- June 10 – Family Baseball Night (Kingsport) 7 p.m.
- June 11 – Family Baseball Night (Elizabethton) 5 p.m. *Note the time is different for this game*
- June 24 – Family Baseball Night (Johnson City) 7 p.m.
- June 30 – Family Baseball Night (Greeneville) 7 p.m.
JULY
(Registration to be sent soon)
- July 22 – Family Storytelling Event (Jonesborough) 5 p.m. Seating is limited and families can enter to win seats at this event.
- July 30 – Family Pool Party at The Wellness Center (Johnson City), 5:30-7:30 p.m.
We are hoping to have another Balladeer shirt sale sometime in July as well, so members should keep an eye on your emails for that announcement!
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.
