Community

Celebrate Canada Day with your peer leaders in Waterloo Park! Enjoy games and vendors! Stick around until 10:00pm to see a colourful drone show!

What can you expect?

• Booths with vendors and food
• Live music and performances by local artists
• A fun evening in the park with your peer leaders!

When and where?

Monday, July 1

6:30pm – 8:30pm

Meet in the Atrium to walk to Waterloo Park

Let’s get active, Renison! Show off your soccer skills and play a couple of games with your friends!

What can you expect?

• Walk together from Renison to Columbia Ice Fields
• Create teams and play soccer!

When and where?

Saturday, June 29

3:00pm – 5:00pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium to walk to CIF

Please bring indoor running shoes, athletic clothes, and a water bottle!

Curious about your new friends’ cultures? Join us in the Atrium as our EFAS students share details about their home country and traditions!

What can you expect?

• A drop-in event where you can visit peer’s tables and ask questions about their culture
• Try traditional foods and candies from other places
• Challenge your biases and come with an open-mind, ready to learn and engage!

When and where?

Wednesday, June 26

3:30pm – 4:30pm

Renison Atrium

It’s officially summer! That means plants and creativity galore! Join us to paint a plot and “adopt” a little succulent to take home!

What can you expect?

• Pots, plants, and painting supplies will be provided
• Bring your creativity to decorate your own little pot
• Select a plant and learn how to properly pot it with soil
• Take your new plant home 😊

When and where?

Tuesday, June 25

3:30pm – 5:00pm

Renison Atrium

Note: pots and plants are limited and will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

Compete against your friends in this classic summer camp game!

What can you expect?

• Divide into two teams. Each team will receive one item which is their “Flag”
• Your team will have up to 10 minutes to hide your flag somewhere in Renison or outside (weather permitting)
• Once your flag is hidden, both teams will spend the rest of the time trying to find the other team’s flag
• First team to get possession of the other team’s flag wins!

When and where?

Monday, June 24

4:30pm – 5:30pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Join your peer leaders on a trip to enjoy the KW Multicultural Festival! This festival is a full day of cultural sharing, delicious food, and wonderful performances!

What can you expect?

• Take the ION from campus to Victoria Park
• Check out booths, try different foods, and watch live performances of different music, dance, and more on the main stage
• Learn about new cultures and traditions!

When and where?

Saturday, June 22

11:00am – 5:00pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Bring your WatCard to take the bus to Downtown Kitchener

Click this link to learn more about the festival.

Renison is hosting a speech contest for Korean Language Learners!

What can you expect?

• Enjoy speeches shared by Korean Language Learners at Renison
• Experience a cultural exchange
• Cheer on your Reni-friends!

When and where?

Friday, June 21

3:00pm – 5:00pm

REN 2106

Bring your energy, singing voice, and a list of your favourite songs to enjoy a night of karaoke with your peer leaders! Don’t want to sing? That’s okay! All are welcome to come out and enjoy the good vibes!

What can you expect?

• Snacks
• Singing
• Dancing
• FUN!

When and where?

Thursday, June 20

8:00pm – 10:00pm

Renison Cafeteria

How well do you know Canada? Test your knowledge (and learn something new) in this interactive Canadian Trivia event!

What can you expect?

• Teamwork with other students
• Jeopardy-style event
• Try new Canadian snacks and win some Canadian-themed prizes!

When and where?

Tuesday, June 18

3:30pm – 5:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Your peer leaders have planned a surprise event just for you! Come out and enjoy the fun!

What can you expect?

• A great event with your peer leaders and friends
• Relaxed environment to practice English
• A unique opportunity, unlike any other event this month!

When and where?

Monday, June 17

3:30pm – 5:00pm

Renison Atrium