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Sweeney 5K 2023

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11th Annual Camp Sweeney’s Play for the Day 5K & Festival

WHEN: Memorial Day, May 29, 2023

8AM Race Check-In, 9AM 5K Start, 9AM to Noon Festival

WHERE: Lake Highlands North Park, 9344 Church Rd, Dallas TX 75238

Join us for our 10th Annual Play for the Day 5K & Festival. Festivities include a live band and dancing, Memorial Day celebrations, and Kid Zone ride and games.

5K Timed Race – $40 – Certified course is timed with age/gender/overall placing recognition.
Family Fun Run – $30 – Fun for everyone.
Virtual Participation – $30 – Cannot attend but still want to participate, you can create a team, raise money to help a lot of great kids all from the comfort of home.

2022 RACE RESULTS:  https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/113115/#resultSetId-319039;perpage:100

Monday,May 29th, 2023, Registration 8 AM, Race Time 9 AM, Festival 9AM-12Noon
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If you like the leadership you’ve seen so far, you would like seeing them in person even better! Join us for the 11th annual Camp Sweeney Play for the Day 5k! Sign up today and not only get the chance to see your leadership before the summer, but also the cabin reveals will continue! ... See MoreSee Less

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Meet Landon Hinkebein! Landon is in 7th grade at D Meet Landon Hinkebein! Landon is in 7th grade at Dowell Middle School. In his free time, he loves rocking out on the drums, mountain biking, and playing soccer! Landon was diagnosed on December 6th, 2016 and can’t wait to spend his 5th summer at Sweeney this year! His favorite parts of Camp Sweeney are all of the incredible friends, activities, and nighttime snacks! We can’t wait to see you back for Extraordinary Summer 2023, Landon!
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If you like the leadership you’ve seen so far, y If you like the leadership you’ve seen so far, you would like seeing them in person even better! Join us for the 11th annual Camp Sweeney Play for the Day 5k! Sign up today and not only get the chance to see your leadership before the summer, but also the cabin reveals will continue!
Today we introduce the "Why I Walk" series! Each w Today we introduce the "Why I Walk" series! Each week we will be featuring campers and their family who have made a difference in the Camp Sweeney community through participation in the Play for the Day event. 

Up first, we have Nadia Stanback. Hear from Nadia why she loves the Play for the Day!

"My family and I participate in the Sweeney 5K for a very simple reason; we LOVE Sweeney! I have been going to Camp Sweeney since I was 4yrs old (Yes! Since Tots Camp) and I can not imagine a Summer without it. Camp Sweeney is easily my favorite part about having T1D because it gives me the chance to have fun and be around people who have T1D just like me. The Sweeney 5K lets me share my love for Sweeney with the people closer to my home. Last year, at the run, I met a girl who had never been to camp and I told her how cool it was. Her mom talked to my mom and I ended up seeing her at camp that Summer! I look forward to Play For The Day every Memorial Day!"
Banquet & Awards Night - a Sweeney celebration! Banquet & Awards Night - a Sweeney celebration!
Spread the word!  Sign up today for Camp Sweeney’s 74th Reunion!
Who’s ready for a Sweeney Campfire in Summer 202 Who’s ready for a Sweeney Campfire in Summer 2023?
Meet BJ Morris! BJ is a 6th grader at Bullard Midd Meet BJ Morris! BJ is a 6th grader at Bullard Middle School who enjoys baseball, video games, and football. BJ has been Sweeney strong since 2018, and his favorite part is speeding on the jetskis on Beautiful Blue Lake Dealey! Extraordinary Summer 2023 is waiting for you, BJ!
Check out ‘The Sweeney Connection’ tomorrow fo Check out ‘The Sweeney Connection’ tomorrow for a special podcast featuring former Camper and Country Music Singer/Songwriter, Mary Heather Hickman!
An All-Camp Hike, ending for the older four cabins An All-Camp Hike, ending for the older four cabins on Meditation Mountain.  A view of the valley below as the sun sets on another glorious day at Camp Sweeney…don’t miss out on a camp tradition that spans generations…!
This cabin will certainly be on fire! Meet your 20 This cabin will certainly be on fire! Meet your 2023 Byrne Bros!
Meet Lily Hockensmith! Lily is a seventh grader at Meet Lily Hockensmith! Lily is a seventh grader at Lake Highlands Jr. High who is currently enjoying being a first time pole vaulter for the jr. high track team! Lily has been Sweeney Strong since 2019, and her favorite part of camp is the dances. We can't wait to see you for Extraordinary Summer 2023!
The Dillard Dolls are excited to dazzle their way The Dillard Dolls are excited to dazzle their way through Extraordinary Summer 2023!!
Meet Cali Smith! Cali is a senior at Booker T. Was Meet Cali Smith! Cali is a senior at Booker T. Washington High School in Dallas. Next year, she’ll be heading on over to Fayetteville to attend the University of Arkansas with a major in exercise science. She was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2017 and has been Sweeney Strong since 2018. In her free time, she loves to hit the gym, paint, and hang out with friends! At camp, you can find Cali pumping iron in weightlifting or doing the Monster Mash at the Halloween Dance. We can't wait for you to have an amazing senior summer, Cali!
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The Hillcrest Hunks are back and better than ever! The Hillcrest Hunks are back and better than ever! We are so happy to have these wonderful Hunks for Extraordinary Summer 2023!
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Meet Robbie Heaton! Robbie was first diagnosed whe Meet Robbie Heaton! Robbie was first diagnosed when he was just 3 years old back in 2009 and is currently a junior at Mount Pleasant Community High School! He has been Sweeney Strong since 2012 and he has been coming back ever since! Robbie's favorite parts of Camp are the Mentor/Jr. Ment program and Choice Night. He is super grateful to have been able to share the Sweeney experience with his junior ments and to grow close with them. In his free time, you can find Robbie playing video games or practicing one of his many musical instruments! See you soon Robbie!
The Ladies of Leonard are beyond lucky to have the The Ladies of Leonard are beyond lucky to have these two amazing leadership for Extraordinary Summer 2023!
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