navymom17540
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We hadn't planned to arrive until Thursday. Is their time with your plebe on Thursday?
Perfect, thanks! That’s what I was curious about as Annapolis itself is $$ during special events of course.We booked a house for Fri, Sat, and Sun nights right near Gate 3. Even though PPW starts on that Thur, remember we parents do not get to pick up our Plebes until Fri afternoon. Since my brother lives only 45 mins away from USNA, we will stay at his house Wed and Thur nights. My point is, if $ is tight, you can stay further away on Wed and Thur nights. You don't need to be right there. You won't be with your mid until Fri night, so no need to worry about your child being within walking/running distance of a gate Wed and Thur. We are staying until Mon morning to be sure we get all of Sun with our son.
Can someone explain what a general outline of what goes on during PPW? Ive booked VRBO for I Day but I have no clue how many days or how often during those days I’ll get to see DD. Like does she go back to the yard each night? I think I read somewhere is Thu-Sunday? Thank you all for putting up with newbie parent questions
While waiting for answers, use the search function here on SAF to find the dozens of threads over the years describing the general schedule. Use “PPW” and “Plebe Parents weekend” in your search string. There was a post very recently that described a recent PPW schedule. There are also years and years of great tips.
Yes, assume they do go back to the Yard every night, as that has been the practice for some years.
Bookmark this link and look for the official schedule to be posted.
https://www.usna.edu/PlebeParentsWeekend/index.php
Source: Google search string “USNA Plebe Parents Weekend”
If there is a nearby USNA Parents Club, that’s another resource for info-sharing from those who are a few cars ahead of you on the rollercoaster.
Handy Links for Appointees & Parents
https://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/Handy-Links-for-Appointees-&-Parents.65672/[/QUO
Can someone explain what a general outline of what goes on during PPW? Ive booked VRBO for I Day but I have no clue how many days or how often during those days I’ll get to see DD. Like does she go back to the yard each night? I think I read somewhere is Thu-Sunday? Thank you all for putting up with newbie parent questions
While waiting for answers, use the search function here on SAF to find the dozens of threads over the years describing the general schedule. Use “PPW” and “Plebe Parents weekend” in your search string. There was a post very recently that described a recent PPW schedule. There are also years and years of great tips.
Yes, assume they do go back to the Yard every night, as that has been the practice for some years.
Bookmark this link and look for the official schedule to be posted.
https://www.usna.edu/PlebeParentsWeekend/index.php
Source: Google search string “USNA Plebe Parents Weekend”
If there is a nearby USNA Parents Club, that’s another resource for info-sharing from those who are a few cars ahead of you on the rollercoaster.
Handy Links for Appointees & Parents
https://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/Handy-Links-for-Appointees-&-Parents.65672/Class of 2022 PPW was Thursday August 9 to Sunday August 12- you don't actually get to see & be with your plebe until noon Friday till 10 pm, Saturday from after parade till 11:59 and Sunday 8am till 6pm.
Found this from another thread! Thanks Capt MJ. Looks like Fri-Sun would be the best nights to be close to the yard.
You do want to be there on Thursday, but you don't need to be right across the street. I didn't want to cause any confusion.Perfect, thanks! That’s what I was curious about as Annapolis itself is $$ during special events of course.We booked a house for Fri, Sat, and Sun nights right near Gate 3. Even though PPW starts on that Thur, remember we parents do not get to pick up our Plebes until Fri afternoon. Since my brother lives only 45 mins away from USNA, we will stay at his house Wed and Thur nights. My point is, if $ is tight, you can stay further away on Wed and Thur nights. You don't need to be right there. You won't be with your mid until Fri night, so no need to worry about your child being within walking/running distance of a gate Wed and Thur. We are staying until Mon morning to be sure we get all of Sun with our son.
Last year (Class of 2022), the stands were pretty full Friday morning. The PEP leader (I think a Marine Major) was really on his game for the parents. It was an absolute blast.Do they still let parents at PEP on Friday? That was fun and Detailers made it fun for parents in the stands. Hi Mom Hi Dad was the chant.
It was an absolute blast.
yes- they allowed us last yearDo they still let parents at PEP on Friday? That was fun and Detailers made it fun for parents in the stands. Hi Mom Hi Dad was the chant.
0530 On Thursday (August 9th last year) start of the PRT:
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And Friday PEP at 0449 running in:
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So if you want to see either, you had better get up early.