Program ideas for ras

As their coordinator, you can form study tables or make a campus book club. You can create a wide campus book club by getting input from your literature section faculty, start a theme for every semester and have a round discussion to combine the books.

Another opportunity would be to create a trivia night to encourage some healthy competition, as well as challenging their academics. Among the RA program ideas, social programs are the best you can have as younger adults. First, talk with your people and figure out if there are any movies, or television series that they like so that everyone can not only participate but also find some fun.

As a team, you can do regular movie nights, series, or a show marathon. You can come up with some simple stuff like a town visit on a market day, going for theatre production, etc. For educational programs, you can play into pop culture, for example, Shark week, strategy games like Catan and Risk. You can also host craft nights, a cooking night— let everyone have a chance and learn how to prepare something simple, you can have crepes for starters, and as time goes you can work your way up to prepare full meals.

Moreover, you could also organize contribution in things like 5k fundraisers, relay for life or any other community event. Involve your friends by enquiring from them what they would like. You can also go out of your way to check out their interests on Facebook or any other social media platform—as far as you get a better idea of their collective interests.

Get your friends to teach or host programs for their skills like workshops writing or tax help. Those who host programs can also include programs on their activities resume. Physical programs are a great way to get everyone moving, which is normally a favorite of college students. Getting active is also a great break from studies and to refresh them after sitting through classes or in their rooms studying. Put out a call for trivia teams and lure residents in with great prizes.

Set up team tables with snacks and drinks, then pick your topics. Movies, sports, entertainment, and history are great places to start. Give your residents the gift of giving by organizing charitable events for your community. Here are some ideas for giving back to your residents. Candy and speed-dating anyone? A perfect Halloween event, hold a spooky dinner with a costume contest as the finale.

Fireworks are the perfect end to any outdoor event or Fourth of July celebration. You can even invite the local community to come over and enjoy the show. Consider it a great event for attracting new residents! A networking event is a perfect way to connect all of the brilliant professional minds we know live in your community.

Want to take it a step further? Bring in a career specialist for residents in search of career advice. Order a fleet of inflatable rides to your property and host a field day for kids. A cotton candy machine, ice cream, and tug-of-war are all welcome additions. While the kids are occupied, offer beverages and food for their parents while they socialize.

Anywhere you can assemble an audience is primed for a talent show. Skip the giant stage and make it a do-it-yourself style event. Let the games begin!

Organize matching jerseys and play amongst your residents or challenge rival properties to a game. Did someone say giant trophy? If you build it, the kids will come. Rent big speakers, hire a local DJ, and throw the dance party of the year.

From a conga line to breakdancing, let your residents lead the way. We suggest family-friendly racing or sports games, to begin with. You can host a game night for the teens, afterward. Make a bracket, put it up on the big screen, and have a site team member narrate the action. This is another great resident event for the competitive bunch. Hire a professional dealer and turn the night into a Las Vegas-themed party. Think Elvis, cocktails, and blackjack.

Instead of playing for money, you can offer amazing prizes for all ages. Feeling charitable? Proceeds can also go to a charity of your choice. Ante in! There are so many great charitable causes for your community to get involved with. A rotating supper club is another awesome idea for bringing your community together with food. Every month, pick three hosts who will offer three amazing meals. Start with appetizers in one apartment, the main course in next, and dessert in the last.

Space will obviously be limited, so make sure a few different rotations are going at once. Football season, baseball season, any season is good for tailgating. Rent a screen and projector and display the sporting event of your choice. Designate a closed lot, provide the snacks, and let your residents enjoy the camaraderie. It would obviously be tied into the Faith pillar; they would need to provide their own bible. I have faith that you will be a great RA!

Lauren, that is such a great idea. I know the Mount does bible studies which is why I figured I wouldn't need to make a program out of it, but that would be so nice and a lot more personable!

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