Fun for All

The second annual Alumni Family Game Day promises to be even bigger and better than the first.

Inflatables, indoor putt-putt, rock wall climbing, science experiments and toddler activities will be part of the event, set for Saturday, Jan. 14. The day begins with Brunch with Elwood at 9:30 a.m. in Dorrill Dining Hall and moves from there to the Health and Fitness Center at 11 a.m. At 2 p.m., it’s on to Willett Hall for the men’s basketball game against Gardner-Webb (admission is included in Family Day registration).

There also will be food and music, appearances by the Longwood cheerleaders and Elwood, and campus tours by Longwood Ambassadors. Staff from the Office of Admissions will be on hand to answer questions.

The indoor game day party is an opportunity for alumni to bring children or grandchildren of all ages back to campus to enjoy a day of activities.

“This is a day of fun for alums and their children,” said Nicole Perkins ’05, associate director of campus events.

To register or for more information, go to www.longwood.edu/alumni. The event is free for children; the cost for adults is $20. The 9:30 a.m. Brunch with Elwood is optional and requires a separate fee.

The Office of Alumni and Career Services is again partnering with the Department of Athletics, the Health and Fitness Center, and the Office of Admissions to present the event. More than 500 people attended the first Alumni Family Day in January 2016.