Operation Snowball is. . .

Founded on the belief that with accurate information and an understanding of one’s self, every person has the ability to make sound decisions

regarding his or her life.

A program focusing on prevention through educational growth by promoting personal social development.

An emphasis for teens and adults to benefit through sharing feelings and thoughts with each other.

The program consists of four days at Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort. Teens participate in large group sessions, mini workshops and small groups in which feelings and concerns may be openly discussed in a confidential atmosphere.

Operation Snowball has been offered at Homewood-Flossmoor High School since 1981.

The 2025 Snowball

will be held on

November 20-23, 2025

at Camp Manitoqua

HF Calendar of Events on Snap (select Schedules & Results)

Participant Registration is

CLOSED

Due to reaching camp capacity, registration for Snowball 2025 is closed. For all those who have previously registered through SNAP! Manage, be sure that all four registration steps were completed. Due to high demand, we are no longer accepting requests for the wait-list. For those who have already submitted a request, please remember that wait-list spots are not guaranteed entry for Snowball.

Regular Registration: September 24th - October 8th for $135

Late Registration: N/A due to reaching camp capacity.

*Registration will remain open until all spots are filled. Spots may fill before the last day of registration.

NOTE: Registration closes at 10pm on the last day of each registration window. No refunds will be issued after October 29th, 2025

REGISTRATION STEPS:

Follow these directions to register on Snap! Manage:

Snap! Manage (8to18) Registration Directions 2025

Read the following important information:

Operation Snowball Informational Packet 2025

Parents, complete this form:

HFHS Operation Snowball Parent Transportation Form

Students, complete this form:

Snowball Student Information Form

Students should be dropped off at the X in the image to the right.

Operation Snowball

Staff Applications

DIRECTOR APPLICATION (Click here for Google Form): To apply for Overall or Program Directors, you must have been a participant AND a small group leader OR a teen director for EITHER Snowball or Snowflake. You need only to have been a Snowball participant to apply for all other positions (Finance, Publicity, Activities).

Submit your completed application via Google Forms no later than Friday, April 5th.
Interviews will be on Wednesday, April 16th from 3:15-4:30m in the LIbrary Classroom. You will receive an email invitation with your time slot for your interview,
Directors will be posted online on Friday, April 18th.

SUPPORT STAFF APPLICATION (Click here for Google Form ):

Submit your completed application via Google Forms by Wednesday, April 23rd.
Support Staff will be posted online on Friday, May 2nd.
Support staff training will be held on Monday, June 2nd from 9am-noon in the Viking Room at HF.

SMALL GROUP LEADER APPLICATION (Click here for Google Form): To apply for a Small Group Leader, you must have been a participant in SNOWBALL.

Submit your completed application via Google Forms by Wednesday, Sept 10th.
Interviews will be on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Sept 15th, 17th or 18th in the G-20. You will need to schedule your interview using Calendly. The link for located in the application. Email lmaul@hf233.org for questions or concerns.
Small Group Leaders will be posted online on Friday, Sept 19th or Monday, Sept 22nd