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鈥檛 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, Aug. 21 - Dec. 4 from 7 - 9 p.m.
Location: SRWC Lap pool
Cost: $7
Ready to strike, sweat, and level up? This 6-week progressive Muay Thai Kick Boxing series is designed to build skills, strength, and confidence鈥攚hether you鈥檙e brand new to martial arts or looking to sharpen your technique. You鈥檒l learn foundational Muay Thai movements including punches, kicks, elbows, and knees, while developing balance, power, and precision. Each week builds on the last with a mix of drills, combos, partner work (no sparring), and conditioning. Come kick it with us and discover what you鈥檙e capable of鈥攐ne round at a time!
College Late Night Skates are Wednesday nights at the KSU Ice Arena for 青年涩导航 college students with a current college ID. Guests may accompany a KSU college student, but must be 18 years of age or older and have an ID.
Cost is $5 (includes skate rental)
No cash payments at the Skate Rental and Concession counters.
CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PAYMENT ONLY (Visa, MC, Discover)
Guests must be accompanied by a current KSU Student.
College Skate Night admission sales will begin 30-minutes prior to the session start time.
Just opened in the fall of 2023, West Branch offers great beginner-friendly climbing. The fee includes transportation, equipment, meals, and instruction.
Date & Time: Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: West Branch State Park - meet at the SRWC
Cost: $40 Students, $45 Non-students
Here鈥檚 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. Transportation is provided. We will meet at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (or you can meet us at Wingfoot Lake, just let us know ahead of time!). Contact actrips@kent.edu with any questions.
Cost: $35
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.
Date & Time: Every other Mondays & Thursdays, Aug. 18 - Dec. 4 from 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Location: SRWC Climbing Wall
Cost:$4
Join us in celebrating the opening of 鈥淎 Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa鈥 with a reception featuring light refreshments and a conversation between Sara Hume, curator, and Hisham Oumlil, Moroccan designer.
College Late Night Skates are Wednesday nights at the KSU Ice Arena for 青年涩导航 college students with a current college ID. Guests may accompany a KSU college student, but must be 18 years of age or older and have an ID.
Cost is $5 (includes skate rental)
No cash payments at the Skate Rental and Concession counters.
CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PAYMENT ONLY (Visa, MC, Discover)
Guests must be accompanied by a current KSU Student.
College Skate Night admission sales will begin 30-minutes prior to the session start time.
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, Aug. 20 - Dec. 3 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (no program Nov. 26 Thanksgiving)
Please check our Instagram account (@kentstateofwellbeing) for more specific dates and locations for each event.
For disability accommodations, please email ksow@kent.edu
Whether your stepping into the 鈥渞ing鈥 for the first time or looking to sharpen your combos, Blue & Gold Boxing is a 12-week program designed to build strength, confidence, and serious skills. Each week adds new
techniques and challenges through progressive, system - so you鈥檒l keep leveling up, no matter your starting point. Expect boxing drills, heart-pumping workouts, and a crew that cheers you on every step (and jab) of the way. It鈥檚 fitness. It鈥檚 focus. It鈥檚 fun. And it鈥檚 for everyone.
