Reason for posting, we searched and search for specific information regarding Bears day and really could not find on what to expect from the parent side. I wasn’t sure on what to wear, are we just dropping off student and leaving. So I wanted to recap the Bears day program in-detail, from a parents perspective. As a parent, did not have a clue what to expect as the online description pertained more for the student and not the parent.
Dress:
Students - On the CGA website states business casual. I observed everything from athletic wear, jeans, to khakis. Our DS wore khakis, collared shirt and tie (tie might have been overdressed, but said he received a lot of compliments for being dressed up). Some sort of khakis, collared shirt, and dress shoes seemed to be the majority.
Parents - look presentable. Jeans / khakis (weather dependent). Wasn’t about us, but we did tour the facility and walked in some classes and met with the faculty.
Athletes - Be communicating with coach prior to arriving. Request to meet, workout with team and or observe. This coordination is between DS/DD and the coach. Our DS carried a backpack with him all day and had workout clothes packed. We did not see him until we picked him up around 6:30pm. If not pursuing sports, still have the opportunity to participate during the athletic period pending on who DS / DD gets paired with.
Bears day event (parents side)
Approximately 4-5 days leading up to the event, DS received a email detailing the event from admissions.
0815 - 0845 - check in
8:45 - 9:50 - Briefs with both parents and DS/DD.
9:50 - 10:00 - Students and Cadets pairing. I believe most if not all cadets was 4C. To my knowledge, admissions already has a cadet paired with a student. I am not sure if student can request a cadet in a certain major and or in a certain sport. The cadets came in and called names of the students and they were gone.
10:00 - 12:15 - Parents stayed in the room and received various briefs regarding the admissions process, medical, etc. very informative.
12:15 - 1:00 - Parents attended lunch ($15 cash PP). The admissions officer for your region sat at your table for open conversation.
1:00 - 2:30ish - Parents had a tour of the facility (cadet led).
2:30 - 4:00 - Free time to walk around
4:00 - Link back up with Student if not participating in an athletic event. If participating in an athletic event, that time will be coordinated between DS/DD and parent. We didn’t see our DS till 6:30 that night.
I am not going to go in detail regarding the day for the student because not wanting to ruin the experience. I will say our DS said this was the most fun he has ever had. The only thing I will say if DS or DD has the opportunity to stay beyond 4pm, take full advantage.
Dress:
Students - On the CGA website states business casual. I observed everything from athletic wear, jeans, to khakis. Our DS wore khakis, collared shirt and tie (tie might have been overdressed, but said he received a lot of compliments for being dressed up). Some sort of khakis, collared shirt, and dress shoes seemed to be the majority.
Parents - look presentable. Jeans / khakis (weather dependent). Wasn’t about us, but we did tour the facility and walked in some classes and met with the faculty.
Athletes - Be communicating with coach prior to arriving. Request to meet, workout with team and or observe. This coordination is between DS/DD and the coach. Our DS carried a backpack with him all day and had workout clothes packed. We did not see him until we picked him up around 6:30pm. If not pursuing sports, still have the opportunity to participate during the athletic period pending on who DS / DD gets paired with.
Bears day event (parents side)
Approximately 4-5 days leading up to the event, DS received a email detailing the event from admissions.
0815 - 0845 - check in
8:45 - 9:50 - Briefs with both parents and DS/DD.
9:50 - 10:00 - Students and Cadets pairing. I believe most if not all cadets was 4C. To my knowledge, admissions already has a cadet paired with a student. I am not sure if student can request a cadet in a certain major and or in a certain sport. The cadets came in and called names of the students and they were gone.
10:00 - 12:15 - Parents stayed in the room and received various briefs regarding the admissions process, medical, etc. very informative.
12:15 - 1:00 - Parents attended lunch ($15 cash PP). The admissions officer for your region sat at your table for open conversation.
1:00 - 2:30ish - Parents had a tour of the facility (cadet led).
2:30 - 4:00 - Free time to walk around
4:00 - Link back up with Student if not participating in an athletic event. If participating in an athletic event, that time will be coordinated between DS/DD and parent. We didn’t see our DS till 6:30 that night.
I am not going to go in detail regarding the day for the student because not wanting to ruin the experience. I will say our DS said this was the most fun he has ever had. The only thing I will say if DS or DD has the opportunity to stay beyond 4pm, take full advantage.