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Schedule update
FUNd Run moved to Sunday, July 5
Rain or shine tomorrow. The run is happening on Sunday no matter the weather — if it rains, we've got a backup plan and we'll move indoors to the auditorium.
🔥 Southern Flame 2026 · Building Havens of Peace

Run laps.
Raise real money.

A community fundraiser for the Southern Flame Bahá'í Summer School — kids run laps and family, friends, and neighbors pledge per lap (or chip in a flat amount). Every lap matters.

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🔥 Theme: Building Havens of Peace
Southern Flame Bahá'í Summer School
📅 July 2–6, 2026  ·  📍 Warren Willis Conference Center, Fruitland Park, FL
Visit Summer School site ↗

Let deeds, not words, be your adorning.

— Bahá'u'lláh

That's what the FUNd Run is — kids doing the deed, neighbors backing them with real dollars, the whole community building the school together.

What your laps fund

Every dollar raised goes directly to the Southern Flame Bahá'í Summer School — five days of learning, worship, music, service, and friendship at the Warren Willis Conference Center on the lake in Fruitland Park, Florida.

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Children's program
Storytelling, songs, and virtues classes for the youngest attendees.
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Junior Youth program
Empowerment, service projects, and friendship for ages 12–14.
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Youth program
Conversation, music, study, and late-night gatherings for older teens.
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Adult program
Study circles, plenary talks, devotionals, and evening sessions.
🤝 Open to all. The Southern Flame Summer School welcomes anyone — Bahá'í or not, from any background or belief — to come learn alongside the community. Your FUNd Run pledge helps keep it that way.

Event week at a glance

📅 July 2–6, 2026 · 📍 Warren Willis United Methodist Conference Center · 4991 Picciola Road, Fruitland Park, FL 34731

Thu · July 2 — Arrival
  • 🕒 3:00 PM — Registration & check-in opens
  • 🍽️ 6:00 PM — Dinner together
  • 🌅 7:30 PM — Welcome program
Fri – Sun · July 3–5 — Program days
  • 📖 Morning devotionals & study circles
  • 🎶 Afternoon plenaries, music & service
  • 🌙 Evening sessions and late-night fellowship
  • Detailed daily schedule released closer to the event.
Mon · July 6 — Closing
  • 🥞 7:00 AM — Breakfast
  • 🎤 9:00 AM — Final program
  • 👋 12:00 PM — Goodbyes & departure

Schedule details from southernflamebahaisummerschool.com ↗

How it works

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Register

Sign your kid up through our quick form. Takes 30 seconds.

2

Get pledges

Family, friends, and neighbors pledge per lap — or chip in a flat donation. Share the pledge sheet and let it spread.

3

Run hard, raise more

Kids run as many laps as they can. The more they run, the more they raise.

Ready to sign up?

Register in 30 seconds and you'll get a personal page to share with sponsors.

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Common questions

Does my kid have to fundraise to participate?
Not at all. Some kids fundraise; some just come and run because it's fun. Both are welcome.
How does the per-lap pledge work?
A sponsor commits an amount per lap your kid runs — say $1 a lap. If your kid runs 20 laps, that sponsor owes $20. You can also set a max so it doesn't get out of hand.
Can pledges come from out of town?
Absolutely — grandparents, cousins, anyone with a Venmo or check. We'll send the pledge sheet after registration so you can share it however you want.
How will I track my kid's laps on the day?
Every kid gets their own live page. Bookmark it and watch the lap count and money raised update in real time. See the running totals on the leaderboard.
Is the Summer School only for Bahá'ís?
No — it's open to all, regardless of background or belief. Anyone who wants to come learn, sing, study, and serve alongside the community is welcome. Your FUNd Run pledge helps it stay that way.
Where does the money actually go?
Directly to the 2026 Southern Flame Bahá'í Summer School — covering venue cost at Warren Willis Conference Center, program materials for the children's / junior youth / youth / adult tracks, food, music, and scholarships so cost doesn't keep anyone away.
Are scholarships available to attend?
Yes — scholarship applications are open for those who'd like help with the registration fee. Apply through this form ↗. Applicants are encouraged to contact their Local Spiritual Assembly first.
How do I register to attend the Summer School itself?
Summer School registration is separate from the FUNd Run. Visit southernflamebahaisummerschool.com ↗ for housing, fees, and the official registration link. Questions about attending: [email protected].