Southeastern to celebrate community, academics with Rock ‘n Roar on March 21
Thursday, February 26, 2015
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND - Southeastern Louisiana University's annual campus-community festival, "Rock 'n Roar," is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, and promises to be a fun-filled day for children and adults.
In its 19th year, Rock 'n Roar showcases Southeastern's academics and fun atmosphere for more than 2,600 visiting District 8 Literary Rally high school students, alumni and community friends, said Kathy Pittman, director of the Southeastern Alumni Association.
"With no charge for admission to Rock 'n Roar, patrons of all ages can enjoy educational displays by Southeastern's departments, food, music and more," Pittman said.
Scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the new Student Union, the festival will also offer art, baseball, and dance camps for children.
Art education students will offer a hands-on art camp for children ages 6-13 from 9-11 a.m., with a check-in time of 8:30 a.m. The camp, which costs $15, will take place in Clark Hall.
A camp for young baseball enthusiasts is scheduled for 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Alumni field on campus. The camp is open to children ages 6-12 for a $15 fee. Participants are asked to bring their own bat and glove.
The Lionettes, Southeastern's dance team, will host a dance camp for children ages 5-13 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Kinesiology and Health Studies Building. The camp's $15 fee includes refreshments. Participants are asked to dress comfortably and wear tennis shoes. The camp will conclude with a performance by participants in the Kinesiology and Health Studies Building at noon.
Camp applications are available online at www.southeastern.edu/roarfest or at the Alumni Center, 500 W. University Ave., (985) 549-2150. Advance registration and payment is requested for all camps. Space is limited, so reservations should be made early.
Rock 'n Roar will also feature a variety of children's games and activities.
Rock 'n Roar patrons of all ages can also enjoy educational displays by Southeastern's departments, food, music and more.
For additional information about Rock 'n Roar Fest camps, call the Alumni Association, (985) 549-2150 or 1-800-SLU-ALUM.
