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Siblings Weekend

麻豆传媒官网 Siblings Weekend invites brothers and sisters ages 5鈥�17 to experience an unforgettable time on campus with their Hope sibling. Beginning in the morning on Saturday, January 31, we have a full lineup of activities to choose from. Siblings can expect Brick Building hour with LEGO Club, Sibling Social Hour with arcade games and a photo booth, a movie night at Sperry鈥檚 Movie House, a ticket to the Hope Women鈥檚 basketball game, an evening Mario Kart tournament鈥� and so much more! 

Saturday, January 31, 2026
*National Hot Chocolate Day!*

• 8 a.m.鈥�12 p.m. | Check-in station in the Bultman Student Center Family Room
  Don鈥檛 forget to sign up for The Great Game!
• 8 a.m.鈥�10 a.m. | Make your Hope student a valentine in the Bookstore
• 9 a.m.鈥�4 p.m. | Indoor Farmers Market at the Holland Civic Center
• 10 a.m.鈥�4 p.m. | The Kruizenga Art Museum is open
• 10:30 a.m.鈥�1:30 p.m. | Lunch at Phelps Dining Hall
• 11 a.m.鈥�12 p.m. | LEGO building hour with LEGO Club
• 1鈥�3 p.m. | Sibling Social Hour in the Bultman Student Center Family Room
  Hot chocolate bar, interactive games and a photo booth so that siblings can bring home a memory from the weekend!
• 1 p.m. | Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 Swim & Dive vs. the University of Chicago at the Holland Aquatic Center
• 2鈥�4 p.m. | Crafting Party in the Martha Miller Rotunda
• 3 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Adrian College at DeVos Fieldhouse
• 5鈥�7 p.m. | Dinner at Phelps Dining Hall
• 5鈥�8 p.m. | Open Gym at the Dow
• 6 and 7 p.m. | Movie at Sperry's Movie House (limit 45 seats per showing)

Sunday, February 1, 2026

• 10:30 a.m.鈥�1:30 p.m. | Pajama brunch at Phelps Dining Hall - Pajamas encouraged!
• All morning: Bring your sibling to your local house of worship!

The schedule will be updated as additional events are added

When you're ready to explore beyond campus, Holland has endless opportunities for family fun, from local climbing gyms to the newly opened Holland Ice Park, not to mention all of the great shops and restaurants within walking distance of campus.

We can鈥檛 wait to welcome you back to Hope for the best weekend ever!

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Siblings Weekend cost?

$30 per visiting sibling. This includes a t-shirt, a ticket to the Hope Women鈥檚 basketball game, three meals in Phelps Dining Hall (Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner and Sunday brunch) and all of the activities on the schedule. The 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. movies at Sperry鈥檚 Movie House have a 45-seat capacity. You will receive a link to sign up for a movie showtime after submitting your registration.

What age level is Siblings Weekend appropriate for?

Siblings Weekend is open to siblings ages 5鈥�17. We strive to provide activities for all ages and interests while acknowledging that time with their Hope student will always be the most valuable part of the experience.

Where do visiting siblings sleep on Saturday, January 31?

If your family chooses for the visiting sibling to spend the night on campus, Hope College policy dictates that all siblings must sleep in the same room as their sibling. If your family chooses to stay in a local hotel, the is offering a discounted rate to Hope families with the code 鈥淗FAM鈥�.

Who is responsible for the visiting sibling during the weekend?

Each 麻豆传媒官网 student is responsible for their visiting sibling and will be held accountable for their actions and the actions of their guests. This includes their behavior on and off campus. Siblings Weekend is treated as any other day at 麻豆传媒官网, to the degree that all students are expected to uphold all of the policies of the 麻豆传媒官网 student handbook.

It is also the responsibility of the 麻豆传媒官网 student to accompany their siblings to all activities and functions. Should the sibling be present and unaccompanied, the emergency contact person will be notified.

How are emergencies handled?

All emergencies are handled by 麻豆传媒官网 Campus Safety. As part of the registration process, you will be asked to provide an emergency contact for the weekend. It is helpful that this individual is able to make medical decisions on behalf of the guest.

What do parents/guardians do during the weekend?

Our hope is that this weekend will give parents and guardians the gift of more free time! Perhaps you will stay at home without your kiddos or find a local hotel and enjoy all that the Holland area has to offer.

What do visiting siblings eat during the weekend?

The $30 registration fee covers Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner and Sunday brunch in Phelps Dining Hall. Phelps is designed to accommodate a variety of common allergies and special diets. Some events throughout the weekend will have additional drinks and snacks. Hope students are welcome to take their visiting sibling off campus to eat if they choose.

My child needs accommodations or has special dietary needs. Who should I contact?

Please contact Katie DeKoster, director of Family Engagement, at families@hope.edu.

When and where do we check in for the weekend?

Check-in will be in the Bultman Student Center Family Room on Saturday, January 31, from 8 a.m.鈥搉oon. During check-in, each visiting sibling will receive a wristband identifying that they are participating in the weekend, their t-shirt and a small goodie bag with a few things that they'll need for the weekend!

When and where do we check out on Sunday, February 1?

Pajama Brunch in Phelps is the final event for Siblings Weekend. There is no formal check-out and you are welcome to pick your visiting sibling up at any time on Sunday.

Additional questions or concerns?

Please do not hesitate to contact Katie DeKoster, director of Family Engagement, at families@hope.edu.