January for the Balladeer Children’s Program was beset by inclement weather causing several postponements! Some members got to enjoy one of the Movie Days; otherwise, Balladeers were forced to reschedule some of their planned fun.
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.
January events
- January Movie Day (Bristol) – More than 50 people attended and got to enjoy a free showing of “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.”
- January Movie Days rescheduled in Johnson City and Greeneville – Nearly 300 people were registered to attend before weather at first caused a quick rescheduling, before being forced to cancel the event.
- Those who had registered received notification that they were eligible for free movie vouchers to be mailed to their home address if they filled out the form that was attached to the email. Now, these families are able to attend a movie of their choosing on a day that works best for them!
- Basketball games rescheduled — Tickets were given away for men’s and women’s basketball games at East Tennessee State University and at UVa Wise, but several of these games were altered or rescheduled. Balladeer families who received the tickets will be able to still attend new dates or were eligible to call and move to another game that best fit their schedules.
- LEGO Fan Expo rescheduled — In early February, the Balladeers also planned to attend the LEGO Fan Expo hosted at The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon. Due to inclement weather, BrickUniverse, creators of this event, decided to postpone until Aug. 15. Any families who received tickets for this event will still be eligible to attend the new date in August. NOTE: Because of this change, the Knoxville Zoo event was changed from Aug. 15 to Aug. 1
Upcoming events
- March 15 – Balladeer Family Fun Night at Appalachian Bouldering Center, plus We Rock the Spectrum, Bristol, a sensory-friendly, indoor playground for children 10-under. (Families received an e-mail with event information and a link to register. Registration is now full.)
- March 14, 21, 28 – “Charlotte’s Web” performances at Theatre Bristol; families can enter to win tickets. Info will be sent soon!
- March 29 – Balladeer Family Fun at Tiebreakers in Johnson City. Event space is limited; information will be sent soon!
- April 11 – Family STEM Event at STREAMWorks STEM Gym in Kingsport. Event space is limited. Information will be sent soon!
- April 25 – Balladeer Tours at Bristol Caverns; information will be sent soon!
- May 9 – Mother’s Day Tea Party at Allandale Mansion, Kingsport. Info to be sent soon.
- May (date TBD) – Balladeer Service Projects at Ballad Health Early Learning Centers. More details to come!
- June 20 – Father’s Day Pool Parties at Kingsport Aquatic Center and Wetlands Water Park. More details to come!
Important reminders
- The Balladeer Children’s Program is now featured on the Ballad Teams App! Check the app to find enrollment information, pictures, Balladeer-exclusive discounts and more!
- Balladeer Dollywood Day, typically held in May, will be on Sept. 19 this year. Mark your calendars now!
- Unless explicitly stated, Balladeer events are limited to the team member and those who live in their immediate household with them.
- If you register for an event and are unable to come, PLEASE send us an email and let us know as soon as possible. This allows us to open those spots to another family to come and enjoy the event!
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.
