EFAS/iEFAS

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Uptown Waterloo Community Campfire

Join your peer leaders to experience a Waterloo Community campfire!

What can you expect?

  • Together, you will walk or take the ION to Uptown Waterloo
  • Participate in games and enjoy live performances
  • Try some snacks and make new friends in the community!

When and where?

Wednesday, July 10

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium to walk to Waterloo Public Square

Bring your WATCard for optional transit!

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Let's Get Active

Time to get those hearts pumping, Renison! Join your peer leaders for some fun and games outside (or in the Atrium, weather permitting).

What can you expect?

  • A surprise game of team sports with your friends
  • The chance to move and relax after class

When and where?

Tuesday, July 9

3:30pm – 5:00pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Monday, July 8, 2024 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Outdoor Movie Night

One of the joys of summer is the chance to watch movies under the stars. Join dons and peer leaders for an outdoor movie experience!

What can you expect?

  • As a group, you’ll select a movie from options provided by your student leaders.
  • Enjoy popcorn and snacks outside
  • Please bring a blanket or chair to sit on for the movie!

When and where?

Monday, July 8

Begins at 8:30pm

Renison Courtyard

Friday, July 5, 2024 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Global Dance Party

Put your dancing shoes on and get ready to enjoy Renison’s iconic Global Dance Party! With music from all around the world, bright lights, and dancing, it’s an event you won’t want to miss!

This month, we have a special guest performance by J-Pop artist, SEIGETSU!

What can you expect?

  • Dancing
  • Neon lights
  • Music
  • Snacks
  • The best time of your life!

When and where?

Friday, July 5

8:30pm – 10:30pm

Renison Atrium

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Conversation Lunch

Enjoy your lunch with your peer leaders and great conversations!

What can you expect?

  • EFAS Peer Leaders joining you in the cafeteria
  • Casual conversations and a great chance to ask questions
  • Good company over the lunch break

When and where?

Tuesday, June 18

11:30am – 12:30pm

Renison Cafeteria

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Conversation Lunch

Enjoy your lunch with your peer leaders and great conversations!

What can you expect?

  • EFAS Peer Leaders joining you in the cafeteria
  • Casual conversations and a great chance to ask questions
  • Good company over the lunch break

When and where?

Wednesday, June 5

11:30am – 12:30pm

Renison Cafeteria

Saturday, June 29, 2024 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Let's Play Soccer

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!

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Culture Share

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

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Paint and Plant

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.

Monday, June 24, 2024 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Capture the Flag

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