Stay In Motion Education Weekend

Stay In Motion Weekend is designed to educate and empower individuals and families living with bleeding disorders to embrace movement, stay active, and build habits that support joint health, strength, and overall well-being. Safe, consistent activity is one of the most effective ways for individuals with bleeding disorders to protect their joints, reduce stiffness, improve mobility, and support long-term physical and mental health. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in safe activities—such as a hike, strength training with resistance bands, and tai chi—according to their own abilities. Educational sessions will cover topics such as exercise and brain chemistry, building healthy habits, and eating healthy on a budget.

Stay In Motion Weekend Includes:

• Two Night Hotel Stay
• Meals and Snacks
• Activities for Adults & Teens
• Supervision for Children

The only cost to attend this event is a $50 non-refundable registration fee, per family (due at the time of registration). If the $50 registration fee and/or cost of transportation would present a hardship that would prevent you from attending, you may apply for a scholarship.

Registration is limited to immediate family members living in the household with the person who has a bleeding disorder.

Agenda*:

Friday, June 12 – Hotel check-in begins at 4:00 pm. Registration for the Stay in Motion Education Weekend will begin at 6:00 pm with exhibit displays from our sponsors. Dinner and an overview of the weekend will follow.

Saturday, June 13 – Breakfast and exhibit displays will begin at 8:00 am. Childcare will be available from 8:45 am to 4:30 pm. Programming will begin at 9:00 am and will feature a half-mile hike on a level, paved trail (accessible for individuals with limited mobility and mobility devices). There will be an option to join an additional hike on a more challenging trail!

Lunch will be at 1:00 pm and offer another opportunity to speak with our sponsors at their exhibits. The afternoon will feature educational sessions about exercise and brain chemistry, building healthy habits, and eating healthy on a budget. You can then choose between different activities, like exercise with resistance bands or yoga. Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm. After dinner, you will be free to enjoy the resort on your own.

Sunday, June 14 – Breakfast will begin at 8:00 am. Childcare will be available from 8:45 am to 11:00 am. Together, we will learn and practice tai chi! Adventure Passes will be distributed and we encourage you to enjoy the rest of the day at the resort on your own! Hotel check-out will be at 11:00 am.

*Agenda is subject to change

Registration Information:

To request a registration form, send an email to rsvp@wpbdf.org or call 724-741-6160. Once approved, you will receive a link to fill out your registration form online.

The $50 registration fee can be paid with a check, money order, or credit card.

Completed registration form (including all signed documents) and the registration fee (or scholarship application) must be received by April 30.

Completed registration forms and $50 registration fee (or scholarship application) must be received by April 30, 2026.

You are encouraged to register early!

Please note: Any family that has registered and no-showed Education Weekend in the past or no-showed multiple events in the last 18 months (without a medical reason) may be put on a waiting list.

“I’m excited for this year’s Education Weekend! I look forward to spending the weekend outdoors and participating in all of the fun activities that are available at Seven Springs. We held our Young Adult Retreat here a few years ago and I really enjoyed the activities, like paddle boarding and the outdoor swimming pool! If you are looking for ways to get involved in the community and learn about ways to support your physical health, sign up today. You won’t regret it!”

Tori, WPBDF Board of Directors