Bethel College Alumni, Alumni Winter Escape Schedule of Events
2010 Winter Escape, Schedule of Events
Come enjoy the best of both worlds!
February 19 -20, 2010
Embrace and escape winter at the Bethel College Winter Escape – best of both worlds family celebration. Enjoy the outdoor winter wonderland including sleigh rides, sledding and ice sculpting demonstrations. Or, warm up with fun and friends in a tropical heat wave in Goodman Gym, enjoying a Wii tournament, Euchre and more! Spend the weekend with your Bethel family and be refreshed by the best of both worlds!
Register online and then check in at the registration table in the Wiekamp Athletic Center lobby on February 20.
Friday
- 10 a.m. Heritage Chapel Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center - Auditorium Come relive Bethel chapel through the decades
- 6:30 p.m. Pilot Pageant Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center - AuditoriumExperience an evening of fun, featuring student videos based on a given theme and the selection of student representatives to the Pilot Court.
Saturday
- 9:30 – 11 a.m. Winter Escape Snack Shack Goodman Gymnasium - Lobby Purchase pastries and beverages to warm you on the inside!
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Euchre Tournament Everest-Rohrer - Weaver Rotunda Avoid tipping your hand at the Euchre Tournament. Register online.
Wii Tournament Wiekamp Athletic Center - Room 101 Prove your Wii expertise and win it all at the Wii Tournament featuring Wii Sports Resort and Mario Cart. Register online. - 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Indoor Activities Goodman Gymnasium Bounce away the day on inflatable toys!
Enjoy the creations of a balloon twisting professional!
Color your way to victory during the coloring contest!
Make a treasure of your own with bottled sand art!
Show your artistic side and fashion your own sea shell necklace!
Take a load off and enjoy story time in Mae’s Corner! Bowen Library Putt your way through the stacks with miniature golf! Bowen Library
Outdoor Winter Wonderland
Outdoors (activities are weather dependent) Relax on a horse-drawn sleigh or carriage ride!
Observe the frozen beauty and elegance of ice sculpting in progress!
Sled the slopes … ‘er, hills! Bring your own sled.
Build a snowman worthy to be called “Frosty” in the snowman building contest!
Spread your wings and bring heaven down to earth during the snow angel contest. - 11 – 11:50 a.m. Class Without a Quiz Have fun learning without a fee or an exam!
Birds of Prey CLASS CANCELLED The falcon’s escaped!!! Dining Commons lower level - Room 101 Ever wonder how to hunt with a bird of prey? Here’s your chance to learn! The art of falconry will be explained in which the hunter’s weapon of choice isn’t a gun or bow. It’s a falcon! See a falcon up close and personal as well as a variety of falconry equipment. Appropriate for all ages. Presenter: Stu Yager
Learn LinkedIn Dining Commons lower level - Room 102 Here’s your chance to familiarize yourself with this invaluable online career/networking tool. Presenters: Hermalena Powell and Michelle Yager - 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. SET, PASS, DIG, KILL with Family Volleyball Wiekamp Athletic Center - Gates Gymnasium
- 11:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday Brunch Dining Commons $5 Watch the Winter Olympics while you enjoy this weekly campus tradition. Omelet bar, assorted breakfast fare, baked pasta, pulled pork sandwiches, salad bar, assorted desserts
- 12 – 2 p.m. Open Dorms – take this opportunity to check out the specially decorated residence facilities. Specific buildings will be announced on day of event.
- 12 – 3 p.m. Starfish Project Jewelry Sale Wiekamp Athletic Center - Lobby Come support the worthy efforts of several Bethel alumni. Check out their story
- 2 p.m. Women’s Basketball - Bethel vs. St. Francis Wiekamp Athletic Center - Gates Gymnasium Cheer on the Lady Pilots basketball team as they square off against the
Lady Cougars.
Ticket prices – Adults $5; students and seniors $2; 6 years and under free
Half Time: See who conquered all to win the Euchre, Wii and coloring contests. - 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Soup and Salad Supper Dining Commons A terrific deal the whole family can enjoy!
A nice homey meal to warm your day!
- Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup
- Beef Chili
- Tomato Florentine
- Bread Bowls & Fresh Baked Bread (including gluten free)
- Salad Bar
- Beverage Bar
- Chef’s Choice Desserts
- 7 p.m. Escape to Broadway Everest-Rohrer Auditorium Enjoy an evening of musical theater, featuring Bethelalumni Jeff Cramer, ’01; Heidi Ferris, ’01; Jennie Sophia Grunseth, ’02; and Shawn Holtgren, ’95, ’97. Singing songs from shows including Ragtime, Into the Woods, West Side Story and the Secret Garden, these talented artists will be sure to warm the night.
Register online. Reservations received prior to February 15 will receive discounted pricing. Sign in at our registration table in the Wiekamp Athletic Center lobby when you arrive on campus. Any questions call 574.257.3310 or email alumni@BethelCollege.edu
Event pricing
| Event | Age group | Now - 2/14/10 | 2/15/10 – 2/20/10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | Ages 2-4 | NC | NC |
| Ages 5-10 | $2 | $3 | |
| Ages 11 and up | $4 | $5 | |
| Current Bethel Student | Waived | ||
| Horse drawn sleigh ride. |
All Ages | $2 | |
| Saturday brunch | Ages under 4 | NC | NC |
| Ages 5-10 | $3 | $3 | |
| Ages 11 and up | $5 | $5 | |
| Current Bethel Student | Can use meal plan | ||
| Saturday supper | Ages under 4 | NC | NC |
| Ages 5-10 | $2.50 | $3 | |
| Ages 11 and up | $5 | $6 | |
| Current Bethel Student | Can use meal plan | ||
| Women’s basketball game (Set pricing) | |||
| Adults | $5 | ||
| students and seniors | $2 | ||
| 6 years and under free | |||
| Current Bethel Student | Waived | ||
Need a hotel?
Contact one of the following properties and mention Bethel College to receive our corporate rate. Includes hot breakfast buffet.
Spring Hill Suites ($89) 574-271-0832
Holiday Inn Express ($89) 574-277-2520
Country Inn and Suites ($79) 574-271-1700
