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Calling all graduating student parents - both undergrad and grad! Join the UC Davis Student Parent Working Group and CCAMPIS 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 dinner, presentation of certificates, UC Davis swag, family photos, and fun children’s activities.

Members of the larger student parent community are also welcome to attend and join in the celebration.

Students graduating over the summer and for Fall 2025 are invited as well!

Pregnant and parenting students, staff, and faculty are invited to attend the Family Resource Fair to connect with on and off campus family resources.

Wednesday, March 12, 4-6pm by the Orchard Park Community Center South

Rain or shine!

Pre-register to enter to win prizes!

Many organizations will be present, including:

Join other student parents in a series of FREE fitness classes just for you!  Classes meet at the ARC (Activities & Recreation Center) throughout the winter quarter.  Each class will feature a different format.  More class details will be announced as the quarter continues.

For the first time ever, student parents and their families are invited to participate in the annual Picnic Day Parade on Saturday, April 12.  The parade typically begins around 10am, with opening ceremonies starting at 9:30am on the Quad.

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.

RSVP to attend

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!

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!

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.