Superheroes united to provide children with an experience that was packed with events for families of all ages May 21.
In what the planning committee considered a “successful” event for all who attended by families found themselves with full stomachs and witnessing smiling children learn something new.
“We fed over 400 breakfast and had over 600 attend,” Mike O’Neal, food and beverage manager at LCC, said.
People were lining up early to enjoy the complimentary breakfast that was offered.
“Mostly it was families that really needed the meal,” O’Neal said of the early arrivals.
With students and faculty involved in this event it became evident that it was a learning opportunity for children and families as well as the college’s students.
“We were able to integrate students into it too,” said Sue Norton, child and family education management coordinator. “It was a great way to expose families to what we have to offer.”
Some of the biggest hits at the event were the Zany zoo offered, the international table and the ambulance tours offered by emergency medical technicians present.
“It was fabulous,” said Norton. “We were able to introduce some of the programs [at Lane] to families in the community. We’re planning on making Lane a family place to be.”
After children had the opportunity to venture around the entire event and experience what was offered they were given an African Safari DVD.
“Not only did they get the experience, they got to walk away with something,” O’Neal said.
The event was considered to be such a success by those involved fully expect to host another iteration next year.
O’Neal said Superhero Day will “most definitely” reoccur.
