Events

EFS Immersion Students, come join us for a fun evening of bowling at Frederick Brunswick Lanes in Kitchener!

If you did not buy the activities package: Sorry! there is no space left to attend.

ARE YOU ALL FIRED UP AND READY TO GO TO A BONFIRE PARTY WITH YOUR PEER LEADERS!

WHY SHOULD YOU COME?
-Free snacks will be provided!
-Experience the taste of delicious marshmallows when they are roasted over the bonfire and make s'mores!
-Enjoy a great evening with your friends and peer leaders and meet other students at the University of Waterloo!

JOIN FOR THE FOOD, AND STAY FOR THE NEW FRIENDSHIPS YOU ARE ABOUT TO MAKE!

Business Language & Leadership students, are you excited to visit Toronto?

Visit the largest city in Canada and explore on your own or with Renison's Peer Leaders!

Trip instructions
• Breakfast begins at 7:30am in the St. Jerome's Cafeteria.
• Your bus will leave St. Jerome's at 8:15am. Meet in the St. Jerome's living room at this time (where the couches are located).

Join us as we visit Niagara Falls on August 3rd!

Visit the one of Canada's greatest natural attractions, explore Clifton Hill on your own or with Renison's Peer Leaders!

Itinerary for the day:
• Bus leaves Renison at 8:15am. Please meet in the Renison Atrium ahead of time. Bus arrives at Niagara Falls at approximately 10:30am.
• Explore on your own or with your Peer Leaders.
• Dinner at Queen Victoria Restaurant at 4:30pm and Hornblower boat ride right afterwards at 7:30pm.

EFS Immersion students! Join us on a bus trip to experience Canada's largest year-round farmers' market in the beautiful town of St. Jacobs. The market features fresh fruits and vegetables, freshly baked goods, arts and crafts, pottery, jewelry, maple syrup, meats and cheese, and so much more! Make sure to bring cash with you if you wish to purchase items.
 

If you did not purchase the activities package: Sorry! There is no space left to attend!

iBASE STUDENTS! BRING YOUR WARRIOR SPIRIT AND COME PLAY BADMINTON IN AN INDOOR COURT!

WHY SHOULD YOU COME?
-It is a great way to de-stress while having lots of fun.
-Sports are the best way to make new, lifelong friends.
-Play with or against your Peer Leaders and friends!

To Attend: Register on the iBASE Bulletin Board (located near Room 1930).

EFS STUDENTS! EXPERIENCE A BEAUTIFUL DAY AT GRAND BEND BEACH WITH YOUR PEER LEADERS AND FRIENDS!

Grab your swimsuit and flip flops and enjoy a refreshing swim with your friends and peer leaders! Play some beach volleyball, tan, eat, participate in water sports, and take your trend-setting Instagram photos right here. Whatever you do, don't miss out on creating fun memories and real laughter!

Business Language & Leadership Students, come join us for a fun evening of bowling at Frederick Brunswick Lanes in Kitchener!

ENJOY A GREAT EVENING BY JOINING YOUR PEER LEADERS AND FRIENDS TO EXPLORE WATERLOO PARK!

Waterloo Park has a long history as a community gathering place located conveniently in the city's uptown core. Known as the jewel of the city, the park boasts 45 hectares (111 acres) of parkland.

Come and enjoy the beauty of nature in the Region of Waterloo. Hangout and participate in games and fun activities with your friends and peer leaders!

TO ATTEND:

EFS Immersion students! Join us as we visit Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Kitchener!

You will arrive at Sky Zone approximately at 6:30pm and have one and a half hour to have fun jumping on the trampolines, playing dodgeball, playing sky slam, climb the walls and so much more! Bus leaves Sky Zone at 8pm.

EFS & iBASE students! Join Renison's Chef as they teach you how to make a delicious new dish! Be ready to use your hands as you cook alongside your friends and Peer Leaders, and then enjoy the food afterwards!
 

iBASE Students: If you are interested in attending then please sign up on the iBASE bulletin board (located near Room 1930).

Join Renison as we visit Canada's Wonderland on Saturday, August 10!

Experience Canada’s largest amusement park full of rides, rollercoasters, food, and games!

For $48.67 ($55 with taxes included), you will receive:

• Bus transportation to Canada’s Wonderland and back to Renison University College
• Admission ticket to Canada’s Wonderland

Absolutely no refunds unless Renison cancels the trip.

EFS students, join us as we visit Niagara Falls!

Visit one of Canada's greatest natural attractions, explore Clifton Hill on your own or with Renison's Peer Leaders!

Itinerary for the day:
• Breakfast starts at 7:30am in Renison Cafeteria.
• Bus leaves Renison at 8:15am and arrives at Niagara Falls at approximately 10:30am.
• Explore on your own or with your Peer Leaders.
• Dinner at Queen Victoria Restaurant at 4:30pm and Hornblower boat ride right afterwards at 7:30pm.

EFS students! Join your peer leaders and friends for some river rafting along the Grand River in the Region of Waterloo!

WHY SHOULD YOU COME?
-Enjoy the beauty of nature in Canada.
-It is a great way to exercise while having fun at the same time!
-Make some of the best memories by bonding with your friends and peer leaders!
-You get to raft in a single boat alongside your friends! If you can not swim or are afraid- don't worry! The Grand River has shallow and smooth waters that are safe for everyone

Ssssshhhhhhh, it is a surprise event!

Students from the English for Success (EFS) program have the opportunity to participate in a surprise event organized by their peer leaders where there will be so many fun activities.

You won't know how fun it will be until you come and enjoy some fun activities with your peer leaders! Enjoy a good day in a relaxing and welcoming environment with your favourite peer leaders and new friends!

iBASE & EFAS students! Attend this super helpful workshop if you are looking to apply to part-time jobs! This workshop will be hosted by A.J. Dixon, your Student Advisor.

A.J. will share some helpful tips, including:
-Useful websites to find jobs on campus or off campus in Waterloo
-Where to go to apply for your Social Insurance Number
-Helpful resources from Centre for Career Action to help you with your job preparation skills
 

To Attend: Register on the iBASE or EFAS Bulletin Board (located near Room 1930).

EFS Immersion students are going to Laser Quest! Laser Tag is a fun, fast-paced game usually played in designated laser tag arenas using laser guns (so called “phasers”) and a vest with sensors. It first began as a game of Star Trek phasers in 1979.

If you did not buy the activities package: Sorry! there is no space left to attend.

EFS students! Bring your inner Warrior spirit and come play games on an outdoor sports field on campus!

WHY SHOULD YOU COME?
-It is a great way to get in shape while having lots of fun.
-Sports are the best way to make new, lifelong friends.

To Attend: Free event for all EFS students. Meet your Peer Leaders in the Renison Atrium by 7pm to walk to Warrior Field together.

Join us at the Renison Carnival! You don't want to miss this exciting summer event!

-You get to play fun carnival games with Renison’s Peer Leaders and Dons.
-Watch some cool magic tricks hosted by the UW Magic Club.
-Get your face painted.
-Learn how to juggle courtesy of the UW Juggling club.
-Enjoy yummy treats including cotton candy and snow cones.

Location: Renison Atrium

EFS Students! Visit Canada’s largest amusement theme park (it’s much more than just rollercoasters!)

Canada's Wonderland is a 134-hectare (330-acre) theme park located in Vaughan, Ontario, and is Canada's largest theme park! This incredible amusement park has 70 attractions which includes 17 rollercoasters. There is also a 20-acre water park, and many other amazing rides!

Business Language & Leadership students! Join us on a bus trip to experience Canada's largest year-round farmers' market in the beautiful town of St. Jacobs. The market features fresh fruits and vegetables, freshly baked goods, arts and crafts, pottery, jewelry, maple syrup, meats and cheese, and so much more! Make sure to bring cash with you if you wish to purchase items.

EFAS STUDENTS! BRING YOUR WARRIOR SPIRIT AND COME PLAY SOCCER IN AN OUTDOOR FIELD!

WHY SHOULD YOU COME?
-It is a great way to de-stress while having lots of fun.
-Sports are the best way to make new, lifelong friends.
-Play with or against your Peer Leaders and friends!

To Attend: Register on the EFAS Bulletin Board (located near Room 1930).

EFS students, are you excited to visit Toronto?

Visit the largest city in Canada and explore on your own or with Renison's Peer Leaders!

Trip instructions
• Breakfast begins at 7:30am in the Renison Cafeteria.
• Your bus will leave Renison at 8:15am. Meet in the Renison Atrium at this time (where the couches are located).
• Your bus will arrive at the CN Tower at approximately 10:30am. You will experience the CN Tower with your Peer Leaders. Afterwards you have free time to explore on your own.

Business Language & Leadership Program Students! Visit Canada’s largest amusement theme park (it’s much more than just rollercoasters!)

Canada's Wonderland is a 134-hectare (330-acre) theme park located in Vaughan, Ontario, and is Canada's largest theme park! This incredible amusement park has 70 attractions which includes 17 rollercoasters. There is also a 20-acre water park, and many other amazing rides!

iBASE and EFAS Students! Join your Student Advisor A.J. Dixon to:

• PRACTICE YOUR PRONUNCIATION IN FUN AND INTERACTIVE WAYS!
• SEE FIRST-HAND THE WAYS THAT CANADIANS SPEAK!
 

To Attend: Register on the iBASE or EFAS Bulletin Board (located near Room 1930).

EFS STUDENTS! JOIN YOUR PEER LEADERS AND FRIENDS TO MAX’S SPORTS WORLD FOR A GREAT NIGHT OF SPORTS & GAMES!

Play various sports with your peer leaders and friends in the same day, including bubble soccer, mini golf, batting cages, archery wars, and driving ranges!

If you did not purchase the activities package: There is still space left to attend! Visit Ryan Connell in the English Language Institute Office to pay the $25 fee.

BLLP students are going to Laser Quest! Laser Tag is a fun, fast-paced game usually played in designated laser tag arenas using laser guns (so called “phasers”) and a vest with sensors. It first began as a game of Star Trek phasers in 1979.

iBASE & EFAS students! Join us for a visit to the Gustav Bakos Observatory located on the roof of the Physics building at UWaterloo!

Hear an astronomy talk from the Coordinator of the Observatory.

After the talk we will be able to visit the Observatory and look at the stars from the telescope on the roof.

TO ATTEND:
Register on the iBASE or EFAS Bulletin Boards (located near Room 1930).

Meet your Peer Leader in the Renison Atrium at 7:30pm to walk to the Physics building together.

 

EFS it’s your time to shine! Perform the skit your class has prepared!

EFS students will be putting on the skits they have prepared with their classmates. This is a chance for you to show off your acting skills, and get to practice your speaking English! Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the show!