» Sibs & Kids Weekend: Saturday highlights

Is your Mason student considering attending Sibs & Kids Weekend? Of course they are! Below is information about the weekend, including who can attend and how to register.

Sibs & Kids Weekend at a glance
Sibs & Kids Weekend is a two-day event designed to provide Mason students with an opportunity to connect with their siblings, cousins, neighbors and friends. Fun activities and events will be held throughout the weekend that allow for siblings and kids to experience life as a Mason Patriot! Saturday event highlights include:

Patriot Pride Palooza – Mason students and their guests are invited to join us for the inaugural Patriot Pride Palooza, where participants can enjoy a host of carnival games, activities, and treats!
Greenhouse and Garden Tour – Mason students, siblings and kids can come learn more and participate in gardening and sustainability activities, including pruning and staking tomato plants and pollinating flowers.
Play the Patriot Way – Participant can join in on an afternoon of interactive games, activities, and a little friendly competition!

For a full list of events, visit masonfamilyevents.gmu.edu/skw-weekend-schedule/.

Who can attend Sibs & Kids Weekend?
Mason students are invited to bring their siblings, other family members and friends between the ages of 6-18. It is free for Mason students, $15 for Mason faculty and staff and $25 for participants (ages 6-18). The registration fee includes giveaways, a Sibs & Kids Weekend t-shirt, entrance to more than 15 events on the Sibs & Kids Weekend schedule (including meals!), and parking on the Fairfax campus for April 18-19.

How does my student register for Sibs & Kids Weekend?
To register, visit masonfamilyevents.gmu.edu and click the Register Now button. Complete and submit the required Sibs & Kids to Permission to Participate form for all guests. After filling out the form for all guests, complete your registration by clicking the “complete your registration” link. Online registration closes on Sunday, April 12.

All family members are invited to join us Saturday, April 18, for lunch! For those not registered for Sibs & Kids Weekend, you can add a lunch ticket for non-Sibs & Kids participants on our online registration.

For more information, visit masonfamilyevents.gmu.edu, call (703) 993-2475 or email families@gmu.edu. Also, follow @MasonFamilyAssociation on Facebook and use the hashtag #MasonSibsKids20 for event updates. We can’t wait to celebrate Sibs & Kids Weekend with your Mason student and their guest(s)!

Amie Mbye
Graduate Assistant for Family Programs
New Student and Family Programs

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