Contact: Jonna Huseman
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NANJEMOY, Md. — Get ready for an evening of pumpkins, glow games, music, treats and family fun when the Melwood family of companies hosts its annual Family Fall FunFest and Spooktacular on Saturday, October 24, at the Melwood Recreation Center in Nanjemoy, Maryland.
The free community celebration will feature a trick-or-treat trail, pumpkin patch, LED mini golf, a glow dance party, food trucks and additional activities for guests of all ages. Families can decorate pumpkins, play games, shop handmade goods from local artisans and dance the night away with a live DJ.
The evening will also feature a special Camp Accomplish glow slingshot activity, giving families a chance to experience one of the kinds of activities offered at the Melwood Recreation Center during the summer. Representatives will be on hand to share information about Camp Accomplish, a collaboration between Melwood and Children’s National Hospital that provides a summer experience for campers ages 5+ with and without disabilities and chronic health conditions, as well as family camps during the spring and fall seasons.
“Melwood’s Family Fall FunFest and Spooktacular is an opportunity for families, neighbors and community members to come together in a welcoming environment where children and adults with and without disabilities can enjoy the festivities side by side,” said Larysa Kautz, Melwood president and CEO. “At Melwood, we believe people with disabilities should be fully included in every part of community life. This event is a chance to experience that vision in action while celebrating everything that makes this time of year special.”
The Family Fall FunFest and Spooktacular will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, at the Melwood Recreation Center, 9035 Ironsides Road, Nanjemoy, MD 20662. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
About Melwood
Melwood is a family of companies with a shared vision of a world where people with disabilities are fully included. Melwood comprises three primary companies—Melwood Enterprises, Melwood Community Services, and Melwood Inc.—together serving as one of the nation’s leading advocates, service providers, and employers of people with disabilities and their caregivers. We offer employment, job placement, job training, life skills for independence, support services, and youth and community recreational services to more than 3,000 people each year in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. For more information, visit www.melwood.org.
About Camp Accomplish
Camp Accomplish is a summer experience offered by Melwood and Children’s National Hospital at the Melwood Recreation Center. It is open to campers ages 5 and up with and without disabilities and chronic health conditions. From climbing walls to nature trails to therapeutic riding activities, every camper is welcome to explore, learn, and grow. Learn more at www.campaccomplish.org.
