Fathers & Flashlights
Fathers & Flashlights is a FUNdraising family event. It provides an opportunity for fathers and their children to spend some quality time together in the heart of our community. Fathers & Flashlights is open to families zoned to attend West University Elementary school.
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Registration for Fathers & Flashlights opens annually in September.
Our 2026 event is full, but please join our waitlist as we often have cancellations.
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2026 Co-Chairs
Katie Montgomery Mears, Kelly Hill, Becca Davison
When?
November 7-8 2026
Where?
West University Elementary fields
Event Leadership
Becca Davison
Kelly Hill
Katie Montgomery Mears
F&F 2025
The 2025 annual Fathers & Flashlights urban campout was held on Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9 on the fields surrounding West University Elementary School. In attendance were 500 children, 256 camping parents and 261 volunteer parents helping to execute the event.
Thank you to all of the businesses and families who generously underwrote West U Fathers & Flashlights 2025.
F&F 2024
The 2024 annual Fathers & Flashlights urban campout was held on Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3 on the fields surrounding West University Elementary School. 552 children and 281 parents camped while over 260 volunteers took part in this cherished neighborhood event.
View the 2024 Activity Guide and Sponsor List
Thank you to all of the businesses and families who generously underwrote West U Fathers & Flashlights 2024.
F&F 2023
The annual Fathers & Flashlights urban campout was held on Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5 on the fields surrounding West University Elementary School. 250 camping parents, 525 children and 242 parent volunteers took part in this unique and cherished neighborhood event.
Pictures tell the story. Thank you to Lauren DeFrehn for the photos.
Thank you to all of the businesses and families who have pledged their support for F&F 2023!
