‘Eggstravaganza’ brings Tri-command families together

Photo By Cpl. Terry Haynes | Children participate in an Easter egg hunt during Laurel Bay Youth Center’s annual ‘Eggstravaganza’ aboard Laurel Bay, March 31st. The family oriented event was held to bring the families of the Tri-command together and celebrate the holiday. The ‘Eggstravaganza’ offered arts & crafts, bouncy houses as well as an Easter egg hunt.  

BEAUFORT, SC, UNITED STATES

04.05.2018

Story by Lance Cpl. Terry Haynes 

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort

Marine Corps Community Services heldits annual ‘Eggstravaganza’ aboard Laurel Bay, March 31.

The family oriented event was held to bring the families of the Tri-command together and foster unit cohesion. The event also served to inform families about the services the youth center offers, such as summer camp and after school care.

“This is my favorite event that I’ve volunteered for since I got to the air station,” said Lance Cpl. Jadon Carroll, an administrative clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. “I love helping out and decorating to create this awesome atmosphere. Seeing all of these families come out and celebrate the holiday not only as families but as Marines is awesome.”
It is often believed that the name Easter comes from a figure called ‘Eastre’ who was celebrated as the goddess of spring by natives of Northern Europe. According to some sources, the Easter Bunny first arrived in America in the 1700s with German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania and brought a tradition of an egg-laying rabbit. The children made nests in which this creature could lay its colored eggs.

“We were pleasantly surprised at the turn out we had for today’s event,” said Tamara Mock, the assistant manager of the Laurel Bay Youth Center. “The Eggstravaganza really shows how close this community is. All of these Marines and Sailors coming out here to make this event possible is just one example of how much we rely on one another.”

The youth center was adorned in Easter themed decorations. In the gym, there were bounce houses, Easter basket decorating stations, as well as a section where people could get their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny. The main event was the Easter egg hunt, which was held at the playground. Participants were split up into different groups by age ranging from 1 to 12 and looked for Easter eggs hidden throughout the play area of the youth center. In between groups of children, Marine volunteers would hide the eggs and candy.

“I’m very glad we decided to come out for the ‘Eggstravaganza’ today,” said Kim Kelly, a parent of one of the participants. “We are pretty far from home, so it’s nice being able to go somewhere and have a way to celebrate the holiday. MCCS has really outdone themselves this time with everything they’ve provided today and we’re thankful for all of the support they offer.”

• Date Taken: 04.05.2018
• Date Posted: 04.05.2018 11:24
• Story ID: 271870
• Location: BEAUFORT, SC, US