Event Planning Notes

Link to Student
Matthew Lee
Journal Entry For
Fourth of July Planning

Group Brainstorming:

Morning events-

  • Family Brunch
  • 5K run/hike

Afternoon/Evening events -

  • Fireworks
  • Arcade/Board & Lawn Games/Active Challenges (ie. Bowling, Water Balloon Fights, Pickup Ultimate Frisbee or Soccer or Dodgeball)
  • Barbecue/Food/Drinks
  • Camping
  • Movie on the Lawn (blown-up screen), about “American Independence” or heroism
  • Band Music
  • S’mores
  • Bonfire
  • Group Mingling/Storytelling
  • Laser/Drone Shows

Logistics & Budgets for Specific Events:

  1. Movie on the Lawn (outside evening event)
  • snacks/drinks - $500
  • 15 beach towels - $40
  • 1 blown-up screen - $700
  • 15 chairs - $100
  • costumes/pajamas for everyone (bring at personal discretion)
  • up to 15 people