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November/December 2024Tuesday, November 54pm Club

4-5pm at the Orchard Park Community Center South (next to the playground)

Playgroup/parent-child activities featuring arts and crafts, sports, and games.  You do not need to live in Orchard Park to attend.

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Family Potluck Dinner

5:30-7pm at the Orchard Park Community Center South (next to the playground)

Graduation Stole Crowdfund Campaign

Join us to support and honor student parents!https://tinyurl.com/ucd-grad-stolesThere are approximately 1,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional student parents at UC Davis - students who are caring for children while pursuing higher education. They write honors theses, study abroad, engage in groundbreaking research, and bring a distinct and invaluable perspective to the classroom - all while raising children and nurturing families.

Bring Your Kids to Campus Day: MOVED TO ORCHARD PARK

Bring Your Kids to Campus DayWednesday, October 2Come to #kids2campus to spread awareness of the student parent experience and be in community! 3pm: Visibility Walk through campus from the Arboretum (start at Wyatt Deck to walk by Mrak, Shields Library, and the Quad) Walk canceled due to excessive heat4:30-7pm: Children's activity tables and family picnic at the EOP Lawn Orchard Park Apartments - Community Center South near the playground Activity ta

Campus Trick or Treating

UC Davis Student Parent Family Trick or Treat

Thursday 10/24/2024, 3-5pm

Trick or treating @ campus departments around the Quad, Silo, and Mrak area (map will be provided).  

RSVP to participate and receive trick or treat map and other updates

Student Parents Featured as Commencement Speakers

Two undergraduate student parents, Laicee Brown and Caroline Williams, gave commencement addresses at the 2024 graduation ceremonies.  You can read their bios and notes about their remarks on the UC Davis News website.  Congrats to all of the graduating student parents.  We're proud of you and your families!

Back to School Bash Pool Party

Join us for a back to school pool party at the UC Davis Rec Pool (152 La Rue Rd) before the TK-12 school year begins on Sunday, August 4, 6:30-8:30pm.  Families with children of all ages are welcome.  School supply giveaways for school aged children - while supplies last.  

Questions?  Contact the Student Parent Working Group at studentparent-wg@ucdavis.edu.  

Family Field Day

Family Field Day

Sunday, June 2, 4-6pm

Lawn behind Dutton Hall

 

Join student parent families for an afternoon of games, fun, and food!  

Picnic dinner (sandwiches, salads, and snacks) will be provided.  

Please bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs.  

Lawn games, bubbles, sports, and more!

 

RSVP to join us for a fun event!

Student Parent Pre-Orientation

All incoming undergraduate, graduate, and professional student parents are invited to attend this one-day, virtual pre-orientation designed to help you and your family prepare for your time at UC Davis.  Returning students who would like a refresher are also welcome.

Monday, June 10, 12-5pm program; 5-6pm Family Trivia Game

Via Zoom

Participants are welcome to come in and out throughout the program

Children can attend with their parents