The sun is shining, the weather is warming up, and it’s time to get outdoors! Being active, especially on campus, is what spring is all about! If you’re ready to get some fresh air and help bring in the sunshine at your school, here are nine spring activities to get you started.
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Spring Cleaning
Flickr user Phillip Jeffrey
You should probably do the dirty work in your dorm too, but why not take your spring cleaning outside as well? Grab some trash bags and some gloves (or a stick with a needle on the end) and clean up your campus or community! It’s a dirty job, but you’ll get the satisfaction of knowing you did something good for the environment.
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Intramural Sports
Flickr user San Francisco Foghorn
It’s not too late to sign up to play. Many informal intramural sports are walk-on, meaning you can play whenever you have the time. Try something new like frisbee golf, Quidditch, kickball, or join in as a sub on a soccer team. It’s the perfect free workout.
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Volunteer Work
Flickr user Illinois Springfield
Walk a dog at a shelter. Assist at an after school tutoring program. Spend some time at the senior center. Work at a soup kitchen. Create care-packages for the less fortunate. Your time is valuable, so why not put it to good use by helping others in need?
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Hosting a Tailgate
Flickr user Nathan Rupert
Football season isn’t the only time you can host a tailgating party! Sports like baseball, soccer, and lacrosse ramp up in the spring, meaning you have tons of opportunities to get the grill out! Plus, who doesn’t want to play cornhole on school-themed sets all year round!?
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Local Hiking and Walking Trails
Flickr user Joel Kramer
Since school starts in the fall and you’ve been cooped up all winter, you may not have had the chance to really get out and explore your community. Spring is the perfect time to lace up your walking shoes or hiking boots to see what nature is out there. Map out some trails, bring an adventurous friend, and snap some photos along the way.
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Take Advantage of Student Discounts
Flickr user Penn State
Your student ID is a goldmine for discounted or half-priced activities. Use it at museums, to ride public transportation, score an almost-free ice cream cone, attend campus activities, or to shop for a new spring wardrobe!
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Organize a Happiness Club
Flickr user Wolfram Burner
Spread joy this season, especially during midterm week, by forming an informal happiness club! You’ll do little things to cheer up campus like decorating walkways with inspiring and encouraging messages in chalk, blowing bubbles on the quad, or hosting movie nights in dorm common areas. The karma is totally worth the extra planning.
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Take a Photography Class
Flickr user Artem Marchenko
Learning a new skill is always in, but we especially love photography for the spring. You’ll learn the basics of navigating around a fancier camera, and you’ll get so many awesome shots of flowers in bloom and trees blossoming to put in your portfolio or fill your Instagram page.
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Plan a Campus Picnic Tour
Flickr user Illinois Springfield
Pick a theme (French, country, sunset, etc.) and have each person bring an element of the picnic (sandwich fillings, drinks, silverware, etc.). Then take turns picking a new spot to eat outdoors. You’ll explore your campus while spending time with your friends. That’s truly the best part of spring!
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