5XÉçÇø has partnered with Haymaker Farmers' Market to bring a farmers’ market to the Kent campus. The Kent State Farmers' Market provides students with opportunities to learn about the local farming community, select fresh produce and connect with the broader Kent community.
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
Enjoy a day of outdoor climbing at Logtown. Tucked away on the eastern edge of Ohio in the little village of Lisbon, is a small rock climbing crag by the name of Logtown. This once active rock quarry is now home to one of the only places to lead climb in the entire state. With routes ranging in grades from 5.3 to 5.12d, as well as a mix of bouldering, sport climbing, and trad climbing, there is a little something for everyone. This trip is great for all experience levels from beginner to experienced.
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr. 19 from 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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
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
Get ready to add a personal touch to your yoga practice with our Patch & Pose Yoga workshop! This creative and energizing event combines a calming yoga flow with the fun of customizing your very own yoga mat bag using iron-on patches. This is the perfect blend of mindfulness, movement, and creativity.
Date & Time: Tuesday, Apr. 15 from 5:45 - 7:15 p.m.
Cost: Student $20, Member $25, Non-member $30
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
Considering a convenient weekend trip within Ohio? Come join the Adventure Center on an overnight backpacking trip through Zaleski State Forest in some nice spring weather. We will be hiking over ten miles in an area that is a popular area for birding, camping, and hiking. We will be backpacking for 2 days with 35 or more pounds of gear on our backs and spending 1 night camping in the woods. Get ready for some fun! The fee includes meals.
