For the last 13 years, the UP Preschool Association has hosted the “Up All Night” urban campout on the grounds of UP Elementary. The UPPA along with the UP PTA have decided this event will now be hosted by the UP PTA at the elementary school level. Most kids attending were of the elementary school age, and it seemed like the right decision for both programs! The UPPA will host a family-friendly concert as our annual fundraiser that is age appropriate for the UPPA member families in the spring!
UP PTA will be hosting the “Up All Night” campout April 18, 2026.
The UPPA Family Concert will be April 25, 2026 at the Armstrong Fieldhouse at SMU!
We hope to see you there!
Family & Corporate Sponsorships!
We are now taking family and corporate sponsorships for the 2025-2026 school year events! Please follow the link below to review the upcoming events available for sponsorships.
Committee members for each event will follow up with you about tickets and other perks for being a sponsor.
NEW this year: the “UPPA Tablescapes Wellness Luncheon”! Mark your calendars for November 17, 2025 from 11-2pm. We are still working hard on finding an exciting speaker for the this luncheon. We will have tables available for purchase 9/1, so get your friends together to plan that beautiful table scape for all to admire at the luncheon! Fun prizes will be given for most creative, most on theme, and more categories! Tickets will be $250 individually or a table of 8 for $2,000-$3,000 a table! ALL the proceeds from this event go back to UP Elementary from the UPPA!
NEW this year: the UPPA Family Concert! This event will be April 25, 2026 from 5-7pm at the Armstrong Fieldhouse at SMU. We are still working on ticket prices for this event.
Please email President@uppa.org to join either committee or text Mary Irby!
UP ALL NIGHT
Dreams Take Flight
April 26th-27th
What is Up All Night?
About the Event:
UP All Night is a day packed with activities followed by an overnight camping experience for the father/family representative and children! Parent volunteers organize the event and supervise the activities.
Suggested minimum age
Up All Night is primarily geared toward kids ages 4 through 4th Grade at UP Elementary. However many of the daytime activities are suitable for 3 year olds (bounce houses, arts and crafts, dancing, etc)
All children, regardless of age, must register for the event to participate in the activities, even if they do not plan to camp for the night.
When is it?
April 26th, 2025 at 4pm (3:30 pm for Adventurous and Extreme Campers) until April 27th, 2025 at 8:00 AM. This event will happen rain or shine. Refunds are not available.
Where is it?
University Park Elementary School field, playground, and sport court with the daytime activities taking place across the street at Curtis Park.
How do I sign up?
Priority registration begins February 18th at 5pm. Priority Registration is for UPPA Members ONLY. Non-UPPA Member registration begins February 29th at 5pm.
PRICES WILL INCREASE FOR LATE REGISTRATION AFTER March 29th AND LAST CHANCE REGISTRATION (with no guaranteed shirts) WILL BEGIN ON APRIL 1st.
What does my registration include?
You can find specific family packages on the tickets page but all tickets to the event include all activities, dinner, drinks, dessert, snacks, and breakfast.
What is the Quiet Zone option I see on the registration form?
The Quiet Zone is a section of tents that are grouped together for those families that need a little less noise. While we can't promise total peace and quiet we do encourage those who like to stay up late and socialize to distance their tents from the Quiet Zone to accommodate those who wish to get to bed a little early.
MANDATORY VOLUNTEER INFO!!
Mom and/or one family representative of the attendees MUST volunteer to make this event a success! You will be able to sign up for your volunteer shift via Sign-up Genius and choose how, when, and with whom you will volunteer! Volunteer options will include pre-event and day of event options. Look for the sign-up email to go out 3-4 weeks prior to event. (UPPA Amazing Members do NOT need to sign up for a volunteer shift.)
Young children not participating in the event may not accompany you to your volunteer shift. This includes children in strollers. If your volunteer duty is not fulfilled, your family will not be allowed to attend next year’s event.
For any questions, please email Katie Schortman at president@uppa.org
Ticket Information
Adventurous Camper $1050
*$640 of ticket cost is fully tax deductible
3:30 PM Entry
Registration fee for all children in your immediate family and one attending adult
Tent Rental provided - includes setup/takedown in your area. All you do is show up!
Priority Dinner time with Dinner and Dessert
UP ALL NIGHT Swag
Extreme Camper $725
*$350 of ticket cost is fully tax deductible
3:30 PM Entry
Registration fee for all children in your immediate family and one attending adult
Priority Dinner time with Dinner and Dessert
UP ALL NIGHT Swag
Spot for your tent
Happy Camper $525
*175 of ticket cost if fully tax deductible
4:00 PM Entry
Registration fee for all children in your immediate family and one attending adult
Dinner and Dessert
Spot for your tent
Individual Child Ticket $160
4:00 PM Entry
Registration fee for one child.
Dinner and Dessert
These Tickets do not include a spot for a tent
Individual Adult Ticket $135
4:00 PM Entry
Registration fee for one attending adult.
Dinner and Dessert
These Tickets do not include a spot for a tent
