ACU students had a chance to break out of the mid-semester doldrums with Post Break Jam, three days of outdoor activities designed to build community and decrease stress.

The social clubs, Students’ Association and Campus Activities Board worked together to sponsor the event.

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Tyler Allen, senior exercise science major from San Antonio, worked on the committee to make PBJ a reality. He said the event was the creation of some social clubs who saw a need for a campus-wide event after spring break.

“It started with clubs just wanting to work together to unite students, regardless of whether they are in a social club,” Allen said. “We now have this event where we can all get together and get to know each other.”

PBJ began Monday with a concert featuring four campus bands. Tuesday, students could get free ice cream and watch a movie outside on the wall of the Campus Center. Thursday, a beach bash was held on the campus mall with free food, T-shirts and bounce houses.

Allen said PBJ would never have happened without the cooperation of the social clubs and support from SA.

“It came about because the social clubs worked to create a committee,” Allen said. “Without SA this never would have happened.”

SA Chief Development Officer Connor Best said $4,400 dollars was allocated to fund the event, which he called a great success.

“It’s been a great chance to come out and have a good time with lots of people you may not know,” Best said. “Anytime we can do things like that it’s a good thing. Ideally, this will become an annual tradition.”

Jessica Brown, sophomore marketing major from Arlington, attended Thursday’s event with the bounce houses. She said she enjoyed the opportunity to get outside for an afternoon.

“I wish we had stuff like this more often,” Brown said. “It was a great chance to hang out.”

Genise Burnett, sophomore speech pathology major from Long Island, N.Y., also attended Thursday’s event. She said she was impressed at the feeling of community generated by the event.

“It was just a very relaxing community event,” Burnett said. “It’s great to see ACU students together like this.”