The month of July for the Balladeer Children’s Program included the annual Summer Bash swim event, which was a big hit!
The Balladeer 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.
Here’s what the Balladeers have been up to lately and what they’ve got coming up.
July events
Summer Bash
- More than 100 people attended at The Wellness Center in Johnson City.
- The outdoor pool was open, along with fun inflatables set up in the parking lot. Beacon Financial had a booth set up handing out lemonade to everyone, and the Creamy Cup provided ice cream for all in attendance.
- Spenser Brenner created three unique chalk art murals, which provided fun interactive backdrops for pictures. Kids also had the chance to show their creative sides with their own chalk art and a creative art station
- Art created during this event at the art station will be used at an upcoming event this fall!
- In addition to the Summer Bash, families also were offered the opportunity to get free admission at six other swimming facilities throughout our region (Bristol, Abingdon, Marion, Lebanon, Wise and Rogersville). Families could select which option fit best for their location and schedule and enjoy a day at the pool!
- A huge “thank you” to the staff at The Wellness Center for their amazing support of this event! Without their time and effort, the Summer Bash would not be the success it has become!
July event photos
Upcoming events
- Aug. 23 – Outdoor Movie Night (Registration open until 8/19)
- Sept. 13 – Family Fall Day at Fenders Farm (Jonesborough) *More information and registration coming soon!
- Sept. 20 – Family Fall Day at Stickley Farm (Bluff City) *More information and registration coming soon!
- Oct. 4 – Kickin’ for a Cause event (Johnson City) *More information and registration coming soon!
- Oct. 24 – Spooky Shindig (Bristol, Va.) *More information and registration coming soon!
- Nov. 8 – Balladeers Give Back event (location TBD) *More information and registration coming soon!
- Nov. 22 – Barter Players present “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” *More information and registration coming soon!
- Dec. 13 – Jingle and Mingle event (Kingsport) *More information and registration coming soon!
Reminders
- If you are a Balladeer member and have not filled out the Balladeer liability waiver for 2025-2026, please click the link below to fill out the form.
- https://form.jotform.com/251834281255154
- Every participant must have a new liability waiver filled out before participating in any Balladeer events.
- If you have recently changed your name, address, email, or phone number, please fill out the link so we can update your information: Balladeer Information Update Requests
About the Balladeer Children’s Program
While enrolling in the Balladeer Children’s Program is free, there is a cost associated with some of the activities.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Balladeer Children’s Program is for Ballad Health direct hires who have children between the ages 3-18 years old living in their household. They MUST live with you to qualify for the program.
- Here’s an FAQ about eligibility for the Balladeer Children’s Program, posted to the Balladeer site on the Ballad Health intranet.
- Click here to access the program enrollment form.
- Check out the updated Balladeer Children’s Program site on the Ballad Health intranet.
Once you’re enrolled, please remember that you must register for any Balladeer event you wish to attend. Registration and information are sent via email at least two weeks prior to an event. If you aren’t receiving Balladeer emails, please reach out to Shawna DeHart at shawna.gragg@balladhealth.org.
