The campus is holding its second annual Rec Fest on April 12 to conclude USFSP Week celebrations.
It will run from 3-8 p.m on the Harbor Lawn.
The Rec Fest is a recreational event created by students who participate in USF St. Petersburg Campus Recreation. Some volunteer their time to brainstorm activity ideas and organize the event by connecting with St. Petersburg community members and businesses. These community contacts provide needed equipment and support.
Campus Recreation coordinator Gregory Haverlock said it’s a community friendly event for USFSP students and their families, and other visitors.
“What makes this special is that the event is organized by students to be enjoyed by students,” Haverlock said.
“It’s an end-of-year bash to promote retention and recreational programs and give it to students.” said Tara Weber, the Campus Recreation graduate assistant.
The Rec Fest was integrated into USFSP Week last year with success#350 students attended the event. The main activities were sailing, kayaking, bungee jumping, adventure trips and a mechanical shark ride.
This year, the fest will include more activities, such as an inflatable water slide, trampoline jump, a mechanical surfboard ride and various boating activities, including sunset sailing, tubing and dolphin tours.
The USFSP Sport club will be involved in showcasing its 2014/15 seasons and provide activities such as Mega Sized Jenga and Connect Four.
There will be giveaways, which include donations from the USFSP Barnes and Noble bookstore, the Florida Aquarium and Campus Recreation. Some prizes include fall-semester lessons on boating and fitness.
Chipotle Mexican Grill will provide the 6 p.m. dinner, while DJ Storm and the South Florida All Stars handle the music.
“I enjoyed the activities from last year by helping out serve food,” said USFSP student Makenzie Burrows. “I’m looking forward to the new things, such as the water slide and enjoying the event with friends.”
“I’m looking forward to the sense of community and enjoying the activities.” said Jennifer Norton, Campus Recreation’s marketing team leader. “I like to see the students having fun since I helped plan the event.”
USFSP Week kicks off on April 6 and concludes on April 12 . Some events held during the week are a dock party (April 7), the OMA talent show (April 8) and a scholarship pageant, which includes the Mr. and Ms. USFSP competition (April 9).
“The week is a celebration of our campus,” Haverlock said. “We want to showcase to students the fun activities that USFSP has to offer.”
Campus Recreation recommends bringing items such as a bathing suit, towel, sunscreen and athletic footwear.
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For updates on Rec Fest’s schedule, which is still being finalized, go to the USFSP Campus Recreation Facebook page.
