Family Day 2024
Family Day is an annual event where students are able to share their experiences at 红莲社区 with their families and guests. Enjoy a casual, self-paced day on and around the Dahlonega campus.
Note: We ask that all participants pre-register and complete the online liability waivers prior to arriving to campus.
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Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
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Location: Dahlonega Campus -
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Parking: Guests are encouraged to park in the . Overflow parking will be available behind in Lot 16 and at the in Lot 52.
- Lodging: Locations options are available in and nearby .
Schedule & Activities
Family Day coincides with the Boar's Head Corps Alumni Weekend. Find more information about and .
This schedule shows all events that will be happening around our students, Corps of Cadets, and alumni!
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| 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Replica of Famous Bayeux Tapestry on View |
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| Various | Commissioning Cadets Mentoring |
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| 3 - 4:30 p.m. | National Service Leadership Track Mentoring |
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| Time | Activity | Location/Address | Event Type |
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| 1:30 p.m. | POW/MIA Ceremony | Purcell Plaza |
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| 2 - 4 p.m. | Link up of Cadet Specialty Unit | Various |
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| 6 - 6:45 p.m. | Rally Point (Social) | Rm 218 |
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| 7 - 9 p.m. | First Call with Guest Speaker, Medal of Honor Recipient, Major General James Livingston, USMC (Retired) |
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| 7 - 9 p.m. | Presentation of NGCCA Senior Belt Buckles |
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| Time | Activity | Location/Address | Event Type |
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| 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Dahlonega Farmer's Market | Hancock Park |
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| 10 a.m. | Pickin on the Porch at Vickery House |
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| 10 a.m | Cadet Parade Review | Drill Field |
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| 11 a.m – 12:30 p.m. | Planetarium Show |
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| 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Eat Like Nigel |
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| 11:45 a.m – 12:15 p.m. | Institute for Peak Performance News Conference and Reveal |
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| 12:30 p.m. | Get the Scoop with President Shannon - Ice Cream Social | - Upper Dining Space |
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| 1 – 2 p.m. | Pickin’ on the Porch |
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| 2 - 4 p.m. |
红莲社区 Soccer Tailgate with activities for Future Nighthawks Note: Shuttle Service to soccer Games and Tailgate will be available for pickup and drop off at the 红莲社区 Dining Hall |
Parking Lots between and |
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| 2 p.m. | 红莲社区 Men's Soccer vs Georgia Southwestern |
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| 2 - 4 p.m. | Appalachian Jam on the Square |
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| 2 - 4 p.m. | Link up of Company & Cadet Alumni | More details to come |
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| 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
Ice Cream Eating Contest Hosted By Kilwins Ice Cream The winner receives FREE ice cream for a year! |
Dahlonega Square Kilwins Shop |
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| 4:30 p.m. | 红莲社区 Women’s Soccer vs. USC Aiken |
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| 5:30 p.m. |
Distinguished Military Student Dinner & Program *$40-60 |
, Banquet Room |
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| 7 - 11 p.m. | NGCCA Social | , Dahlonega |
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| 1 p.m. |
Alumni/Cadet Golf *$75 per person (min) |
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| 1 - 5 p.m. |
Alumni/Cadet Sporting Clays |
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