2008 Woodie Awards
Bring on the kids, campus is more than ready
By: Christy Johnson
Issue date: 4/11/08 Section: Sibs N Kids
Sibs N Kids Weekend is here, and with it comes a slew of activities and a lot of special guests.
A tradition for many years, the weekend is meant to provide a safe and fun place where siblings and youth friends of students can experience a taste of life at the University, said Ryan Gardner, president of the Resident Student Association.
"Sibs and Kids is something we have been doing for as long as I have been at the University," Gardner said.
The RSA sponsors and puts on the weekend filled with inflatables, a carnival and appearances by Freddie and Frieda Falcon, Gardner said.
In addition, the juggling team is set to perform, and some student athletes will participate in a coloring activity with children.
RSA began preparing for Sibs N Kids Weekend last semester.
Gardner estimates that at least 6 or 7 organizations and offices have put time into planning weekend events for children of all ages.
There is also a t-shirt that students and their siblings can purchase from the University Bookstore for $8.99.
"We have sold a bunch of them, we had a great success with them this year," said Yvonne Stoner, associate director of the University Bookstore. "We may even sell out before this Saturday."
The T-shirts can be taken to the carnival and tie-dyed, Stoner said.
The carnival is one of the most popular events of the weekend. It includes many popular events plus popular fair treats that kids of all ages can enjoy.
"There are a lot of events going on, so check it out, and get your siblings out to events that you think that they will enjoy," Gardner said.
A tradition for many years, the weekend is meant to provide a safe and fun place where siblings and youth friends of students can experience a taste of life at the University, said Ryan Gardner, president of the Resident Student Association.
"Sibs and Kids is something we have been doing for as long as I have been at the University," Gardner said.
The RSA sponsors and puts on the weekend filled with inflatables, a carnival and appearances by Freddie and Frieda Falcon, Gardner said.
In addition, the juggling team is set to perform, and some student athletes will participate in a coloring activity with children.
RSA began preparing for Sibs N Kids Weekend last semester.
Gardner estimates that at least 6 or 7 organizations and offices have put time into planning weekend events for children of all ages.
There is also a t-shirt that students and their siblings can purchase from the University Bookstore for $8.99.
"We have sold a bunch of them, we had a great success with them this year," said Yvonne Stoner, associate director of the University Bookstore. "We may even sell out before this Saturday."
The T-shirts can be taken to the carnival and tie-dyed, Stoner said.
The carnival is one of the most popular events of the weekend. It includes many popular events plus popular fair treats that kids of all ages can enjoy.
"There are a lot of events going on, so check it out, and get your siblings out to events that you think that they will enjoy," Gardner said.
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