We’d like to cordially invite you to Family Day 2025 on Saturday, October 4, at the beautiful Avifauna Bird Park! This festive and educational day has been organized especially for the children who are members of our association—and, of course, their brothers, sisters, parents, and grandparents. Together, let’s make it an unforgettable day!
What are we going to do?
We’ve put together a varied program for both children and parents and grandparents. Young and old alike can enjoy fun activities, informative lectures, inspiring encounters, and, of course, Avifauna’s beautiful bird park and playground.
Program:
10:00 a.m. – Welcome Reception
We’ll welcome you with coffee, tea, lemonade, and a treat in the Struisvogelzaal (Parkrestaurant Avifauna).
10:45 a.m. – Welcome Remarks by
We’ll kick off the day together in the Valkenzaal. Afterward, the children will set off on an adventure through the bird park with our volunteers.
11:00 a.m. – Lecture: Everything About Eye Prostheses
By Loïs Hobelman, optometrist and ocularist in training at Jelmer Remmers’ practice.
Topic: Eye prostheses – including an opportunity to ask questions. (You may also submit questions in advance!)
11:30 a.m. – Lecture: The Impact on the Family
By Dr. Agnes Willemen and Linda Veerman of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. On how caring for a child with a visual impairment affects the entire family.
You’ll learn about:
- What we know about burnout among parents of children with special needs;
- What factors contribute to parents’ resilience;
- What support needs the siblings of children with visual impairments have;
- What support is available for siblings;
- How to use the sibling game “Broedels” for siblings ages 6 to 9 to help them process their thoughts and feelings.
For more information about these speakers’ research, visit the following websites: Ouders in evenwicht and brussengame.
12:30 p.m. – Group lunch
We’ll all enjoy a delicious lunch together in the Struisvogelzaal.
2:00 p.m. – Free time to explore the bird park and playground at
. Time to explore, play, and enjoy all the wonderful things Avifauna has to offer together!
4:00 p.m. – Closing drinks
We’ll wrap up the day with a casual drink in the Struisvogelzaal.
5:00 p.m. – End of Family Day
A photographer will be at Family Day!
There will be a photographer at Family Day There to capture beautiful, atmospheric photos of this special day.
In addition to capturing the fun and activities, the photographer also offers the opportunity to take portraits of the children—possibly together with their parents, grandparents, brothers, and sisters. We’d like to use these photos for our communications materials, such as our magazine, website, social media, and brochures.
Would you like to participate in the photo shoot?
On the registration form below, you can indicate whether the child and the family would like to participate in the portrait photography session. Of course, you’ll also receive the photos digitally via email afterward. Participation is, of course, entirely voluntary. If you’d rather not be photographed or don’t want your photos to be made available for publication, that’s absolutely fine. You’re still very welcome to attend Family Day, of course.
Out-of-pocket expense
The cost for this day is €15 per family.
Not a member yet?
This event is for members of the OOG in OOG Association. Members can register through Friday, September 26, 2025. We sincerely hope to see you all there!
Family Day
