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.
When?
November 7-8 2026
Where?
West University Elementary fields
Event Leadership
Becca Davison
Katie 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. ​​
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​Thank you to all of the businesses and families who generously underwrote West U Fathers & Flashlights 2025.
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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.​
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​View the 2024 Activity Guide and Sponsor List
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​Thank you to all of the businesses and families who generously underwrote West U Fathers & Flashlights 2024.
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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.
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Pictures tell the story. Thank you to Lauren DeFrehn for the photos.
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Thank you to all of the businesses and families who have pledged their support for F&F 2023!
