Family Day At Camden County College Set For Saturday

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Camden County College hosts a day focused on engaging families through education, information, and fun for participants of all ages this weekend. Camden Family Day is set for Saturday, Oct. 21, at Camden County College, 200 College Drive in the Blackwood section of the township, 10 a.m.

The college and its partners will fill College Hall with interactive workshops, generally designed to be something parents and children can do together, county officials said. This year’s partners include the Camden County One-Stop, Hopeworks ’N Camden, Ravitz ShopRite and PriceRite, Hispanic Family Center, Bridge Empowerment and Leadership Program, Urban Promise, United Way, Townsend Press, Camden County Library, Settlement Music School-Camden Branch, and Teach for America.

“Being one of the key institutions in the city we always want to take an opportunity to open our doors and welcome the community into our classrooms,” Camden County Freeholder Deputy Director Ed McDonnell, liaison to the Camden County College said. “Family Day is a chance to bring families together and to strengthen their bond with the college and everything that it has to offer. There’s something for everybody, and we encourage everybody to bring their family, learn something new, and get to know their community college.”

A variety of workshops will be available throughout the day, including:

• “So, You Want to Improve Your English” (CCC)
• “Mommy and Me Art Party” (Camden Partners As Teachers)
• “Getting into College with Financial Aid” (CCC)
• “Reading Tips for Parents” (Teach for America)
• “Children’s Music Workshop” (Settlement Music School)
• “Building Your First Website” (Hopeworks ‘N Camden)
• “A Taste of African Heritage Cooking” (Camden County Library)
• “Communication Skills for Everyone” (Bridge Empowerment & Leadership)
• “Healthy Eating on a Budget” (Ravitz ShopRite & Price Rite)

New workshops begin every 45 minutes. The day’s first session begins at 10 a.m., and the final session begins at 11:30 a.m. Additional activities such as a moon bounce, a skateboarding workshop, and a free lunch will also begin outside in various parts of the parking lot at 11:30 a.m.

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