Polk County Invited to Celebrate Inclusion at High-Five Society’s second annual Easter Event

The High Five Society is teaming up with another local group this year for their 2nd annual Inclusive Easter Egg Hunt coming up on April 4 just ahead of the holiday.

This year’s event is being held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the American Legion Post 86 in Cedartown (just past the intersection with the Highway 27 bypass) and will feature family-friendly and inclusive events for everyone to enjoy no matter their abilities.

Ahead of the egg hunt, families can participate in arts and crafts together, kids can enjoy a bounce house, and a petting zoo will be setup to provide some hands-on learning for all ages as well that is sensory-friendly.

Organizers are also providing a hot dog lunch thanks to the American Legion Post 86, and cotton candy will be available after.

Registration is required to participate, and can be found at the Camping with a Chance website here.

The Inclusive Easter Egg Hunt is being hosted by High Five Society in partnership with Camping with a Chance. The partnership this year brings together two organizations with a similar goal in mind: providing opportunities for fun no matter a child’s abilities.

“At its core, High-Five Society is about creating a space where everyone feels safe, valued, and accepted,” said High Five Society founder Ashley Spivey. “This is a judgment-free environment where families can show up exactly as they are — without fear of being misunderstood, judged, or left out.”

Spivey, working with Maggi Smith at High Five Society, added the April 4 event is “about connection.”

“It’s about creating an inclusive environment where differences are embraced, friendships are formed, and every individual has the opportunity to participate in a way that works best for them,” she said.

The hope through the egg hunt is not only to provide a place for individuals of all ages and abilities to connect and have fun, but for the parents to also form networks to help each other as well in Polk County, and support kids who need additional help.

The event is free and made possible through help from The American Legion Post 86, Eternal Iron Works (a longtime sponsor of High Five Society) and donations from 4-Seasons Forestry Mulching Services owner Devin Tyler Smith.

A rain date for is currently scheduled for April 11 in case weather postpones the party plans for the Egg Hunt.

Those who want to reach out and help volunteer for the event or others coming up can reach out to High Five Society’s website for more information.