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Egg-ceptional Hunt
Egg-ceptional Hunt
Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent
Thirty-two children brainstormed together when they attended with an adult the ‘Not Your Usual Easter Egg Hunt’ Family Event at Vegreville United Church on March 28.
Coordinator Holly Cependa explained when asked why they called this event what they did. “We have always wanted to do a ‘family event’ and while gathering information for our planned ‘Obeying My God (OMG) Day Camp’, I came across a unique Easter event. So, in our little team of volunteers, we talked about it and decided to give it a try. After all, we had one week to make it happen! The most interesting part was coming up with the name as we didn’t want to give the wrong impression.”
When questioned about what was different about it, “The focus was on the Easter story while being with others and having fun, not just the treats.
Our team organized the event, prepared the space, got the treats ready, presented the OMG campers to be the hosts, took the registrations, and enjoyed the excitement of the afternoon!
The biggest highlight of the day for me was that everything went so smoothly; just as we had planned! We think everyone left with a better understanding of the Easter story and maybe made a few new friends along the way.
We hope that this will be an annual event.”
Later, a mother of four sons Kristine Higenell offered her impression. “We enjoyed the egg hunt. It wasn't the usual egg hunt, and I wasn't sure if my little kids would grasp it. But they did and played along with all the silly actions. I feel events like this, are essential in remembering why we celebrate Easter.”
