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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.

New kayakers can come learn kayaking skills. Participants may bring their own boats via the loading dock stairs and back entrance as long as the boats are FULLY CLEANED before entering the pool. If you don’t own a boat, one will be provided for you to use. Contact adventurecenter@kent.edu with any questions. Pre-registration IS REQUIRED by the Wednesday before each program.
Date & Time: Thursdays, Jan. 16 - May 1 from 7 - 9 p.m.
Location: SRWC Lap pool
Cost: $7

College aged students of any age, skill level, swim experience are able to drop into these skill clinics to work on their preferred skills with our Swim Coaches. Clinics can improve intro to water skills, advancing current strokes, learning new skills/strokes like flip-turns or butterfly, or even learn how to build your own swim workout to meet your goals!
Dates and Times: Thursdays, 5 - 5:45 p.m.
Jan. 30 - Apr. 24 (no classes on Mar. 13)
Cost:$5 per clinic

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.

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) Monday, May 5 from 7 - 10 p.m.
Location: Wingfoot Lake State Park Boat Launch – meet at the SRWC
Cost: $35

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) Sunday, May 4 from 7 - 10 p.m.
Location: Wingfoot Lake State Park Boat Launch – meet at the SRWC
Cost: $35

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