Parent's Program

All Parents


The Parents Program starts on Friday evening and ends at noon on Sunday. All parents are welcomed to participate. It is perfect for the parents to join their kids for the weekend before taking them home. The registered parents will be staying at the camp site in Garver Hall.

Our online reservation is now closed for repairs. Please register on-site when you arrive at TAF, or you can email us with your name and how many nights you will be staying with us at tafhelp@tafworld.org.

On-Site Registration Fees

Please note: Your registration fees only includes certain meals. You may purchase additional meals from Manchester cafeteria or buy your own around town.

    Friday-Sunday - 2 nights, $110 per person includes:

  • Furnished room (communal bathrooms)
  • Meals: Friday dinner, Saturday all 3 meals, and Sunday breakfast and lunch
  • Any additional kids 6-12 years old is extra $60 (register anytime)
    Saturday-Sunday - 1 night, $65 per person includes:

  • Furnished room (communal bathrooms)
  • Meals: Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast and lunch
  • Any additional kids 6-12 years old is extra $30 (register anytime)


Final Schedule of Activities 2010

    Friday, July 30

  • 3:30-5:00pm: Check-in and Registration (Garver Hall)
  • 5:00-6:00pm: Dinner (Union 1st Floor)
  • 6:00-7:30pm: Social with Board and Speakers (Union 1st Floor)
  • 7:30-9:00pm: TAF 30th Birthday Carnival (Union 1st Floor)
  • 9:00-10:00pm: Reception (Union 1st Floor)


    Saturday, July 31

  • 7:30-8:00am: Optional: Morning Devotion (Chapel)
  • 7:30-8:30am: Breakfast (Union)
  • 8:00-12:00pm: Check-in and Registration (Garver Hall or see Ray Chen: 630-400-3864)
  • 9:00-10:00am: Speaker Session Part I* (Science Center)
  • 10:00-11:00am: Youth-Parent Dialogue or "Shonenko"** (Science Center)
  • 11:00am-12pm: Speaker Session Part II* (Science Center)
  • 12:00-1:00pm: Lunch (Union)
  • 1:30-2:30pm: Juniors-Parent Dialogue or "Shonenko"** (Science Center)
  • 2:30-3:30pm: Junior High-Parent Dialogue (Science Center)
  • 3:30-5:00pm: Programs Update & Communication Workshop*** (Science Center)
  • 5:00-6:00pm: Dinner (Union)
  • 7:00-9:30pm: TAF Night (Cordier Auditorium)
  • 9:30-10:30pm: TAF Summary & FAQs (Union)


    Sunday, August 1

  • 7:30-8:30am: Breakfast (Union)
  • 9:00-10:30am: Feedback and Review (Union)
  • 10:30am-12pm: Optional: Sunday Worship (Chapel)
  • 12:00-1:00pm: Lunch & See You at TAF 2011!


*Speaker Sessions I and II are titled: "Communication and Relationship Building-Understanding Yourself and Others" by Jean Chen

**Shonenko is an optional documentary screening: http://www.docnz.org.nz/2007/ak/film/shonenko

F.A.Q.

Q: Why should I attend?
A: Over the years, we heard so many kids wished their parents could come and grow with them.

Q: If I can not attend the whole weekend, may I attend the TAF night on Saturday evening?
A: Yes

Q: What is TAF Night?
A: TAF Night is a tradition at TAF. It takes place on Saturday Night, the final evening at TAF, and showcases performances by all TAF campers. Typically, each program will prepare at least one performance, usually featuring singing, dancing, and/or other cultural aspects. The event ends with a slide show including photos from throughout the week.

Q: Do I have to stay in the Manchester dorm?
A: Due to the communal bathroom situation (and that womens and mens bathrooms are located on different floors), some parents choose to book their own hotels around campus instead. Manchester College address is 604 E. College Avenue, North Manchester, IN 46962.