Picnic Palooza Hosted by ASCWI

Published: April 7, 2025

Students looking to take a break during the busy semester are invited to enjoy free food, play games, and soak up the sunshine to celebrate spring.

Hosted by Associated Students of College of Western Idaho (ASCWI), Picnic Palooza will feature a fun mix of lawn games and picnic activities. There will be a taco food truck, cotton candy machine, popcorn, and refreshing lemonade, along with a DJ spinning some great tunes.

    PICNIC PALOOZA

    Thursday, April 17

    4 – 7 p.m.

    Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB), Lawn

    Plan to join us for: 

    • Corn Hole – Toss bean bags, and compete for the win. Grab a friend, enjoy the outdoors, and see who hits 21 first.
    • Card Games – Get ready for some fun and friendly competition. There will be a variety of card games where strategy and luck collide.
    • Giant Checkers – Bigger board, bigger fun. Challenge your friends, and see who can outsmart the competition.  
    • Jenga – Stack, balance, and don’t let it fall. Bring your friends and see who has the steadiest hands.

    Whether you prefer lounging on a cozy picnic blanket or sitting at one of our picnic tables, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Come join a day of relaxation, fun, and food! Need more information or have questions? Email ascwi@cwi.edu.   

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