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

Looking for a supportive space to do some physical activity?  Always wanted to run a 5K and didn't know where to start?  Apply to join the UCD Student Parent Turkey Trot Training Group!

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

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!

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

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!

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

Calling all graduating student parents - both undergrad and grad! Join the UC Davis Student Parent Working Group for a celebratory gathering to recognize your incredible achievement! Come on your own or bring a few guests (including children, of course!). The event includes lunch, presentation of certificates, UC Davis swag, family photos, and fun children’s activities.

Students graduating over the summer and for Fall 2024 are invited as well!

Friday, May 24th, 1-3 pm at the UC Davis International Center

Join other student parents in a series of FREE fitness classes just for you!  

Each week of the winter quarter features a class in a different format and different day/time.  More classes will be announced as the quarter continues.

UC Davis Family Resource Fair

Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 2-4pm

Orchard Park Community Center (5002 Orchard Park Circle on the UCD campus)

Rain or shine!

Pregnant and parenting students (undergrad & grad), staff and faculty are invited to this resource fair to connect with on and off campus family resources.

Sundays at 4:30pm in the Orchard Park Community Center South, during the Winter 2024 quarter

Weekly hands-on nutrition-based activities run by UC Davis student organization Kids in Nutrition.  Parents need to be at the Community Center while their children participate, but can be working on homework or other tasks.  Appropriate for children ages 2+.  Younger children are welcome to stay with you during the program.

Student Parent Lunch

Thursday, January 25, 12-1:30pm at the Women’s Resources & Research Center

Join the TRC and the WRRC for lunch and connect with other student parents.  Children are welcome to attend.

RSVP by Monday, January 22 at https://tinyurl.com/ucd-student-parent-lunch