With tons of information, entertainment, and free stuff for all, Camfest welcomes students both new and returning to Camosun, and it’s returning this year on Tuesday, September 8 and Thursday, September 10.
Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) external executive Andrea Eggenberger is excited about what the CCSS, who put on Camfest, are bringing to the table this year.
“Camfest is a great time to meet other students, get a great free meal and swag, and connect with your student society,” she says. “Students can find constituencies and collectives they identify with, and chat with the directors to see what they’re all about. As a progressive organization, the CCSS also highlights its campaign work, teaching students how to affect change in their community and country.”
The student society is having their 25th anniversary this year, so Camfest is just the beginning of their celebrating. Eggenberger says that students can expect to find a free barbecue on campus as part of the Camfest festivities (there will also be food trucks if that’s more your speed), along with other fun activities.
“Students can rev up for the new school year test-driving cars, reach new heights on the climbing wall, and check out wandering magicians,” she says. “The Don’t Close the Doors campaign paint-in will be a great opportunity for students to get messy and delve into activism. We’ll also have CCSS board members roaming on campus to tell students about our federal election campaign, This Time We Decide, and a coalition campaign to stop bus pass-ups and push for late-night service. And did I mention the huge birthday cake?”
If that’s not enough to round up some starving students, Eggenberger says that it’s just important to start a new school year in a memorable and fun fashion. And it’s more than just fun and games: she says that students often do better in their classes when they feel supported by the college community.
“The CCSS offers support to students, not just through programs like our food bank and health plan, but also by hosting events,” she says. “We want to give students every opportunity to connect with other students and with their student society. Camfest takes a significant amount of time to plan and a big portion of our events budget, but it’s an ideal time for students to make new connections.”
Camfest
10 am to 4 pm Tuesday, September 8
Free, Camosun College Lansdowne campus
10 am to 3 pm Thursday, September 10
Free, Camosun College Interurban campus
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