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Club Day can be a chance for students to see what they can do on campus other than worry over tests and quizzes.
It can also bring more of a “communal” emphasis to a community college.
“Club Day can enable the feeling of community, students can learn about other students interests and really feel like Moorpark College is a home and have people they know around them,” said Mackenzie Fuller, Associated Students director of student organizations.
Seven of the 24 clubs at Moorpark College set up booths along the Raider Walk to try and attract new members on Monday.
One such club was the Moorpark Muggle Quidditch, where students play a version of the fictional game Quidditch from the Harry Potter books series.
Replacing flying brooms for the regular variety and tossing around deflated volleyballs, Vice President Arianna De La Mor says that the game is more about having fun than competition.
“There’s a serious aspect to our team because we are playing against other teams, but it’s a fun time,” said De La Mora. “I enjoy playing Quidditch, that’s why I do it.”
Club Day gives them a chance to try and get other students into the game.
“There are a lot of people who probably enjoy Harry Potter Quidditch, and don’t know we exist or don’t know that there’s a club like this and would probably like to join,” said Del La Mora.
Other clubs on hand included the Gay Straight Alliance, which aims to promote relations between gay and straight communities, as well as the Knit Wits, a club that gives students the chance to learn how to knit as well as socialize with others.
According to Knit Wit Vice President Brynn Cook, talking to other club members is half the experience given the social nature of the hobby.
Currently the club is knitting squares for baby blankets, which Cook says will be then donated to the Community Pregnancy Center.
“It’s a great program, you get to help others while enjoying yourself,” said Cook.
For more information on campus clubs, visit www.moorparkcollege.edu/services_for_students/associated_students.
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