There are times when you want to do something at your own pace. This is the programming for you.
Stop in at the Hub to choose and check out an activity or go on the DMSFFS Discord to join in virtually. Come and join the fun!
Pet Parade
Location: Discord
DemiCon attendees love their pets and DMSFFS wants to celebrate them with you… Okay we just want our pet pictures fix. Share your favorite pet picture in our #pet-parade channel on Discord.
Sharing Pictures of Your Costumes
Location: Discord
DemiCon halls are always full of wonderful costumes. We invite you to share your costume on the #costuming channel on Discord. Remember to follow the photo policy and ask permission before taking another person’s picture and posting it anywhere.
Cardio Loop & Step-up Challenge
Location: In person and Discord
For a number of years one of our traditional self-programming options was the Cardio Loop, and it’s back. Follow the route designated by the cardio loop signs in the hotel. You can do as many loops as you want. Sign up in the the hub and track your progress. Participation prizes are awarded.
The inspiration for the Cardio Loop came from a blog by Michael Moore. He took a walk for a half hour one day as kind of a joke. When he blogged about how the brief walk made him feel better many people suggested doing it again the next day. So began a step by step journey. Check out his blog for more info: https://michaelmoore.com/walk-with-mike/.
For those at home who can’t join us (or in person attendees that wants to do two different challenges!) we invite you to do the Step-up Challenge.
Track your steps using your fitness tracker or a similar free app on your phone.
Research suggests that 1000 steps is roughly a half mile for most people. We are going to count every 1000 steps you take as equivalent to one Cardio Loop.
Share your step progress in the #step-up-challenge channel in Discord.
This is not a race. It is not a contest.
Every step counts. Every step is a victory. Every step should be celebrated!
So move it move it however works for you. Cardio Loop it and/or Step-up to the challenge!
Play to Win
Location: In person
Come to the hub and check out one of these great games. Play it and bring it back so others may join in the fun. Those who check out the games will have an opportunity of maybe winning it to take them home. At closing ceremonies we will be giving away these games. You must be present to win.
Coloring
Location: In person and Discord
The box of crayons and coloring books are back. Come to the hub and check out.
We just ask that you don’t tear your masterpieces out of the coloring books. Instead sign it and leave it for others to enjoy! Through the years the coloring books have become galleries of art done by DemiCon attendees.
For anyone not able to join us in person check out the #coloring channel on Discord for downloadable pages. When done take a picture and share.
Check Out Children Book Give Away
Location: In person
Come to the hub, check out a book, and return the book after you or your child has read it! At closing ceremonies those who have checked out the books will be added to a drawing to win them.
Creative Mayhem Book Give Away
Location: In person, Discord and YouTube
Mr. and Mrs. Fogg are back and the Creative Mayhem is wild as ever on the DMSFFS YouTube channel. This year the them will be coding.
In the videos Mr. Fog will present questions. If you answer the questions on in the #creative-mayhem-contest Discord channel, one of the books may find their way home with you. Winners will be announced at closing ceremonies.
The After Mystery Scavenger Hunt
Location: In person (with cyberspace elements)
The DemiCon Scavenger Hunt and Hide & Seek events have combined this year to take you on a one of a kind choose your own path cyber mystery adventure.
There are three mysteries you can choose from, though your virtual guide Bit suggests doing all of them.
You will need an entry point interface (aka a cell phone with a camera that can scan QR codes!) to participate.
Scanning entry points will take you into cyberspace where you will meet interesting characters and be presented with different stages. You can play by yourself or in a group.
At the end of each mystery there will be a final entry point that will take you to a question that you will need to answer. If you are playing with a group, each group member may submit their own answer because you might not all be in agreement! All right answers will be added to a drawing at closing ceremonies. If you complete all three mysteries, that’s three entries into the drawing.
All questions must be entered by noon on Sunday. Around 1 pm Sunday, a final entry point will be posted outside the Hub and on Discord. This entry point will give you the solutions to the mysteries.
Bit, your guide, will also be available virtually in #the-after-challenge channel on Discord if you have questions, but if you are asking for a hint Bit may talk back in riddles!
