Giraffe Camp
We celebrate, support, and educate the whistleblower community. yet we have expanded our efforts to embrace the families and children of whistleblowers who also are in step with this journey. please see our children's itinerary below and family are welcome to participate in either schedule chosen
Giraffe Camp is an exciting event for kids of all ages, running alongside the Workplace Promise Institute Conference from September 11th through the 13th. While parents are engaged in the conference, kids will embark on an adventure of their own, including a guided tour of Washington, D.C., opportunities to assist with conference activities, and a variety of fun and educational experiences. Giraffe Camp is designed to inspire young minds, offering a unique blend of exploration, learning, and community involvement.
Wednesday
September 11
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Library of Congress
Book donation
What are artifacts tour
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Remembering the Workers of September 11 While Protecting Today's Workforce
Lunch and Learn for congressional staff arranged by Senator Grassley's Office Capitol Visitor Center - Room: 215 (Limited Seating - Invite only)
Commemorate the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon, World Trade Center, and the crash in PA. Hear stories of employees who survived that day and the legislative initiatives employees support to make speaking up at work safer.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Capitol Hill Tour
THURSDAY
September 12
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Breakfast Meet and Greet.
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Word Museum Tour.
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m. - Lunch and little helpers.
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Be A Giraffe book review: what resonates with you?
Art Project - Whistle Words for our Youth
Design the White House Rose Walk Banner and add Whistle Words
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Set up for White House Rose Walk and present Whistle Words.
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Hand out roses and water for the walk, help organize people in lines.
5:00 - 6:00pm - Rose Garden Advocacy Walk to the White House Fence (Live Stream)
FRIDAY
September 13
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Breakfast Meet and Greet
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Smithsonian Adventure Treasure Hunt
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch and little helpers
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Jewelry creations to memorialize the time spent together, friendships.
Advocacy Workshop; importance of resistance, protest, and using your voice