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The Westmont Operation Snow Program was established in the summer of 2004 for the 2004-05 school year.
The Westmont Operation Snow Program was established in the summer of 2004 for the 2004-05 school year.
Snowball is just one part of the Westmont Operation Snow program in Westmont Community School District 201. Each year, the Westmont Operation Snow programs hosts a total of four retreats — one Snowflurry, one Snowflake, and two Snowballs — at three different levels (elementary, junior high and high school) for the students of Community Unit School District 201.
Snowball is just one part of the Westmont Operation Snow program in Westmont Community School District 201. Each year, the Westmont Operation Snow programs hosts a total of four retreats — one Snowflurry, one Snowflake, and two Snowballs — at three different levels (elementary, junior high and high school) for the students of Community Unit School District 201.
Each Snow weekend is a unique experience. Each Snow weekend will create memories that will last a lifetime for every participant — be it a student participant, teen staff member, an alumni returning to visit during retreat, or adult staff member. In recent years, several of our Snowball teen alumni have gone on to join our adult staff to continue giving back to the program.
Each Snow weekend is a unique experience. Each Snow weekend will create memories that will last a lifetime for every participant — be it a student participant, teen staff member, an alumni returning to visit during retreat, or adult staff member. In recent years, several of our Snowball teen alumni have gone on to join our adult staff to continue giving back to the program.
Operation Snowball
Operation Snowball
Adult Director: Brian Dunne
Adult Director: Brian Dunne
At the high school level, we host Operation Snowball twice a year at Camp Henry Horner (operated by Camp Nageela Midwest) in Ingleside, Illinois for current freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors attending Westmont High School. The Fall retreat takes place in mid-November (about two weeks before the Thanksgiving holiday). The Spring retreat occurs in early to mid-March (about two to three weeks before spring break depending on how the calendar falls). Attendees participate in various activities throughout the weekend, including small groups, large groups, and workshops spread over three days and two nights. Since the establishment of our program, we have held 25 Snowball weekend retreats.
At the high school level, we host Operation Snowball twice a year at Camp Henry Horner (operated by Camp Nageela Midwest) in Ingleside, Illinois for current freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors attending Westmont High School. The Fall retreat takes place in mid-November (about two weeks before the Thanksgiving holiday). The Spring retreat occurs in early to mid-March (about two to three weeks before spring break depending on how the calendar falls). Attendees participate in various activities throughout the weekend, including small groups, large groups, and workshops spread over three days and two nights. Since the establishment of our program, we have held 25 Snowball weekend retreats.
The Spring 2020 retreat was postponed and then canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic also forced the cancellation of the Fall 2020, Spring 2021 and Fall 2021 retreats.
The Spring 2020 retreat was postponed and then canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic also forced the cancellation of the Fall 2020, Spring 2021 and Fall 2021 retreats.
Dates for potential 2021-22 school year Snowball weekend retreat will be announced in due course.
Dates for potential 2021-22 school year Snowball weekend retreat will be announced in due course.
Operation Snowflake
Operation Snowflake
Adult Co-Directors: Michael Clarke & Brian Dunne
Adult Co-Directors: Michael Clarke & Brian Dunne
At the junior high level, we host Operation Snowflake in late January or early February for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders attending Westmont Junior High School. This overnight retreat is currently held at Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort, Illinois. We depart from Westmont Junior High around 8:30 am on Friday morning and return to the junior high around 2:00 pm on Saturday afternoon. Participants participate in various activities throughout the retreat, including small and large groups as well as workshops. Since our establishment in the fall of 2004, our program has held 16 Snowflake weekends.
At the junior high level, we host Operation Snowflake in late January or early February for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders attending Westmont Junior High School. This overnight retreat is currently held at Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort, Illinois. We depart from Westmont Junior High around 8:30 am on Friday morning and return to the junior high around 2:00 pm on Saturday afternoon. Participants participate in various activities throughout the retreat, including small and large groups as well as workshops. Since our establishment in the fall of 2004, our program has held 16 Snowflake weekends.
The 2021 Operation Snowflake retreat was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dates for a potential 2022 Snowflake retreat will be announced in due course.
The 2021 Operation Snowflake retreat was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dates for a potential 2022 Snowflake retreat will be announced in due course.
Operation Snowflurry
Operation Snowflurry
Adult Director: Sabrina Centeno
Adult Director: Sabrina Centeno
At the elementary school level, we host Operation Snowflurry for fourth and fifth grade students attending Manning or Miller Elementary Schools. This retreat is held at Westmont Junior High on a Saturday from approximately 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on a Saturday. Participants participate in various activities throughout the day, such as small groups, large groups, and workshops.
At the elementary school level, we host Operation Snowflurry for fourth and fifth grade students attending Manning or Miller Elementary Schools. This retreat is held at Westmont Junior High on a Saturday from approximately 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on a Saturday. Participants participate in various activities throughout the day, such as small groups, large groups, and workshops.
Snowflurry 2020 was held on February 22, 2020.
Snowflurry 2020 was held on February 22, 2020.
The 2021 Operation Snowflurry retreat was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2021 Operation Snowflurry retreat was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dates for a potential 2022 Snowflake retreat will be announced in due course.
Dates for a potential 2022 Snowflake retreat will be announced in due course.
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