Siblings Weekend 2017

A tradition at Calvin College where current Calvin students’ welcome siblings or those whom they love as siblings to participate in a weekend of laughter, activities, friendship and the creation of great memories.

Of course you can visit anytime but Siblings Weekend is geared for school-aged kids!

Registration Dates

Online registration will be open on Jan. 16, 2017 and unavailable after Feb. 19, 2017.

Register online to receive a personalized Siblings Weekend ID card and a discounted rate of $20. A special discounted registration fee of $6 is available for siblings of Calvin students who live off-campus or to those who prefer not to eat in the dining hall. Add a Siblings Weekend t-shirt you can tie-dye for $8.

We will have onsite registration available in the Student Life Office from Monday, Feb. 20 through Friday, Feb. 24 for an increased rate of $30 with meals and $10 without meals. Onsite registration includes a non-personalized ID card. Cash or check only. Add a Siblings Weekend t-shirt you can tie dye for $10.

Your registration fee covers all Siblings Weekend activity options, including bowling, on campus movies, craft, tie-dye, etc. Note: Tickets for the Rangeela performance are sold separately; these are on sale at the Box Office.

Billing Options

Siblings Weekend online registration requires a credit card as a form of payment. American Express, Visa, Master Card and Discover Card.

Refund Policy

Except for extenuating emergency situations, the registration fees are not refundable. If you have any questions, please call the Student Life Office at (616)526-6948.

Confirmation

Upon completing the online registration process you will be directed to a confirmation invoice. A link to this invoice will also be sent to your e-mail address upon completion of your registration. If you have any questions about registration or any part of Siblings Weekend, please have this invoice available so we are able to serve you better.

• Helpful information about Siblings Weekend

  Your registration fee covers any and all meals in the dining halls beginning Friday dinner through Saturday dinner and admission to all of the Sibling Weekend sponsored events. The Rangeela performances on Friday and Saturday are not included.

  Your online registered sibling(s) will be given a personalized Siblings Weekend ID card. This card is needed to get siblings into the dining halls for meals and all of the sibling weekend sponsored activities. Siblings Weekend t-shirts are available for purchase; these SW Themed shirts can be used during our tie-die event on Saturday.

  A special discounted registration fee of $5 is available for siblings of Calvin students who live off-campus or to those who prefer not to eat in the dining hall. This special registration fee covers all activity options, including bowling, on campus movies, craft, tie-dye, etc.

  What happens after we register on-line? Do we have to check-in somewhere when we arrive?

  After completing the on-line registration, the person registering the sibling will receive a confirmation email with helpful information. This email will also be copied to the Calvin student host. The official ID card(s) for meals & activities plus the complete schedule of events will be available at the Student Life Office beginning at noon on Friday, Feb. 24. Your sibling/guest does not need to be present—you are encouraged to stop by any time between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. to pick up the materials prior to their arrival.

  Friday after 5 p.m. and Saturday morning on-site registration will be available at the Rooks Van Dellen Residence Hall front desk for $30 with meals and $10.00 without meals. (Cash or Check only please)

  Where do siblings sleep?

  Generally, siblings stay in the same room as their college student sibling, sacking out on the couch or on the floor. Girls or boys 13 and older should stay in a women's or men's room, as applicable, and the Calvin student host is responsible for making these arrangements (Resident Directors and Resident Assistants can assist as well).

  What should siblings bring?

  Bring a sleeping bag and pillow, warm clothes, and a toothbrush. You might also consider extra money for off-campus activities or pizza at midnight, and any items related to the options for the weekend, such as gym clothes, swimming suits, or ice skates. SW t-shirts to tie-dye at the tie-dye party on Saturday morning (t-shirts will be sold at the event for $10 and can be charged to your miscellaneous account.

  Is this only for younger siblings?

  All siblings are welcome, and there is a regularly scheduled Fridays at Calvin program on Friday so older siblings might want to combine their visit. Some of the events during Siblings Weekend are geared more for younger siblings, but most are appropriate for all ages. Older siblings often find it easier to "hang out" with their Calvin sibling without needing as many planned activities.

  If the sibling will only be there for a portion of the weekend, is there a discount?

  Rather than pricing things individually, we've gone with the "package deal" for the last several years, and it provides a great value for most siblings (and is the easiest for us to administrate). If your sibling is only here for one meal and is not staying overnight or attending any activities, you could register online for $5 or onsite for $10, meals are not included.

  If you have individual questions, we'd be happy to discuss this in person. Call Robin Zylstra at (616)526-6948 or email rjz2@calvin.edu.

Registration

The registration deadline has passed.

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