Spring Events

Summer Camp Fair 2026

Thursday, March 5
12:00-2:00pm
MU Multipurpose Room

Looking for options to fill your child/children’s summer days? Stop by for a chance to meet many of the local summer camps and find out about all the fun things they have to offer! 

Please email [email protected] for a list of 2026 area summer camp offerings.

Also, make sure to check out our Activities Around Town & Beyond page for more ideas!

Week of the Young Child
(April 6-10, 2026)

Thursday, April 9
11:00am-1:00pm
SEC Plaza

See flyer for more details

Join the Family Resource Center in the SEC Plaza for sweet treats and giveaways in celebration of the National Association for the Education of Young Children's (NAEYC) 2026 Week of the Young Child!

The purpose of the Week of the Young Child is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families, and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. A list of events for how we are celebrating will be posted here soon...

Bring Your Kids to Campus Day 2026

Friday, April 17 | 9:00-5:00
Check-in table in the SEC Plaza

Pre-Register HERE

Join the Family Resource Center for our annual Bring Your Kids to Campus Day! The day is designed to help promote the value of a college education as well as share with our children the fun and exciting place where we are fortunate to work, study, research, and teach. As we get closer to the event, you will be able to register here and take a peek at the fun activities offered throughout the day!

Here is a preview of some of the great activities you and your family can expect on Friday, April 17. This schedule is just a brief synopsis and is not intended to provide full details. Please check in at the FRC table in the SEC Plaza (look for the balloons) to receive a schedule and map to guide you through the day!

Morning Activities (9am-Noon)

• Face Painting | Theatre Department | 9am-Noon
• Trike Riding | TEAM Oregon | 10am-1pm
• Pinwheels for Prevention Craft | Office of Youth Protection | 9am-12pm
• Crafting (clay/drawing/more) | OSU Craft Center | 10am-12pm
• Student Athlete Meet & Greet | Athletics | 10am-11am
• Communal Art | Corvallis Kaleidoscope | 10am-12pm
• Meet Cedar/Dept Tour/Giveaways | Public Safety | 10am-12pm
• Design a Windmill Blade | Pre-College Programs | 10am-12pm
• Journey Around the Globe | Office of Int'l Services | 11am-1pm
• Incredible Creatures | Extension | 10am-2pm
• Name a Flavor Contest | Beaver Classic Creamery | 11am-5pm

Afternoon Activities

• Drawing & Trivia | College of Education | 11:30am-2:30pm
• Button Making | Transportation Services | 12pm-1pm
• Color Your Emotions | SPS | 12pm-2pm
• Crafting & More | Academic Success Center | 12pm-3pm
• Kid Resumes & Create-a-Book | OSU Writing Center | 1pm-3pm
• Explore Valley Library (many activities) | Valley Library | 1pm-3pm
• Benny's Lemonade Stand & Scavenger Hunt | SHS | 1pm-3pm
• Bowling & Crafting | MU Lanes | 1pm-4pm (free games)
• Family Swim | Dixon Recreation | 1:30pm-6:00pm**
• Art, Archery, & Gymnastics | KidSpirit | 1:30pm-3pm
• Student Athlete Meet & Greet | Athletics | 2pm-3pm
• Cookie Decorating, Friendship Bracelets, & More | ASOSU | 1pm-5pm
• Family Climbing | Dixon Recreation | 5pm-9pm (free)**
• Plus: Take a Picture with Giant Benny on the Quad, pick up UHDS food coupons and check out their special menus in select dining halls, and meet a Starship robot!
• **Please review the Dixon Recreation Center Youth Access Guidelines