Here’s your chance to enjoy a beautiful sunset, relax in nature, and let your worries drift into the night as we paddle into the sunset on a peaceful and serene lake right down the road from Kent.
Date & Time: (weather permitting) Saturday, May 3 from 7 - 10 p.m.
Location: Wingfoot Lake State Park Boat Launch – meet at the SRWC
Cost: $35
We will be going to Trail Lake Park for a beginner-friendly paddle around the lake in some kayaks! There is beautiful scenery, wildlife, and fresh air to take in while on the water. We will provide an introduction to kayaking before we get on the water going over lake safety, paddling strokes, and more! There is also an accessible kayak put-in at the docks for easy entry into your kayak.
Date & Time: Saturday, May 3 from 2 - 5 p.m.
Location: Trail Lake Park - meet at the SRWC
Cost: $30 Students, $35 Non-students
We will be going to West Branch State Park for a beginner-friendly stand up paddleboard float. There is beautiful scenery, wildlife, and fresh air to take in while on the water. We will provide an introduction to paddleboarding before we get on the water going over lake safety, paddling strokes, and more!
Date & Time: Friday, May 2 from 2 - 5 p.m.
Location: West Branch State Park - meet at the SRWC
Cost: $30 Students, $35 Non-students
Free weekly event for students every Wednesday during the academic year providing wellness education, interactive activities, and giveaways. Participants do not need to be present the entire time.
Dates & Times:
Wednesdays, Jan. 15 - Apr. 30 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
(No program Mar. 12 Spring Break)
Please check our Instagram account (@kentstateofwellbeing) for more specific dates and locations for each event.
For disability accommodations, please email ksow@kent.edu
This two-and-a-half hour program covers the basics of indoor climbing including equipment, bouldering, top rope climbing, and belaying with an ATC and Gri-gri device. This program sets up an individual with no prior experience to take our belay test which is required when purchasing a climbing wall membership. Contact adventurecenter@kent.edu with any questions.
Date & Time: Mondays & Tuesdays, Jan. 13 - Apr. 29 from 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Location: SRWC Climbing Wall
Cost: Free
This two-and-a-half hour program covers the basics of indoor climbing including equipment, bouldering, top rope climbing, and belaying with an ATC and Gri-gri device. This program sets up an individual with no prior experience to take our belay test which is required when purchasing a climbing wall membership. Contact adventurecenter@kent.edu with any questions.
Date & Time: Mondays & Tuesdays, Jan. 13 - Apr. 29 from 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Location: SRWC Climbing Wall
Cost: Free
All aquatics certifications are taught by American Red Cross-certified instructors. Please note that participation in a certification class does not guarantee certification. All skills related to the certification must be properly demonstrated (as defined by course outline) in order to receive certification. Participants must successfully complete all skills and score an 80% or better on each written test in order to be certified. Certificates will be emailed as a PDF from the American Red Cross within 10 days of completion of the class. Class will start promptly at the designated time.
This trip will be held locally on the Cuyahoga River. We will meet at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (or you can meet us at Kramer Fields-just let us know ahead of time!) From there, we will paddle to Brust Park in Munroe Falls. We will then take the shuttle back to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. A staff member will be with you on the water for the entire trip. The trip is 4.0 miles long, is beginner friendly, and no prior experience is needed.
Date & Time: Sunday, Apr. 27 from 2 - 5 p.m.
Come rock climb and camp at Ohio’s newest outdoor climbing spot! Just opened in the fall of 2023, West Branch offers great beginner-friendly climbing. We will camp for one night, climb a lot, and do some hiking too! The fee includes meals.
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr. 26 from 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: West Branch State Park - meet at the SRWC
Cost: Students $40, Non-students $45
Dates and Times: Friday (5 - 9 p.m.), Saturday & Sunday (9 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
Friday, Jan. 17 - Sunday, Jan. 19
Friday, Apr. 25 - Sunday, Apr. 27
Cost: Student $275, Member $300, Non-member $325
