Student Activities
Bring your SNOWBOARD, guitar, RUNNING SHOES, yoga mat, HOCKEY STICK, sleeping bag, POOL CUE, long johns, FRISBEE, golf clubs, HIKING BOOTS, mountain bike, SINGING VOICE, entrepreneurial streak, CREATIVE JUICE and COMPASSION for others — you’re going to need it all at Champlain.
At Champlain, you'll find far more than a typical "college lifestyle." We are committed to creating extraordinary extracurricular programs. A whole world of education, entertainment and adventure is available on and off campus. There is something for everyone and every interest. Better still, if you have a vision for a club or organization that doesn't already exist, our Student Government Association will help you get it up and running. We have helped launch dozens of clubs and organizations, sponsored countless trips to destinations around the region and helped students pursue their passions. Just ask. For more information, visit the Student Life Department.
IDX Student Life Center
The IDX Student Life Center is the heart and soul of extracurricular life on campus and is the meeting place for many of Champlain's student organizations. On the upper level, you'll find the Dining Hall with its huge windows and sweeping views of Lake Champlain and New York's Adirondacks—across the hall, you'll kick back in the Fireside Lounce and enjoy Wi-Fi, a fireplace, huge-screen TV, the game room and an outdoor terrace. On the lower-level, you'll find the the Argosy Gymnasium, the Fitness Center and the HUB—the student resource desk where you can find out what's going on anywhere on campus. For more information about the IDX Student Life Center, including building hours, visit the IDX Student Life Center page.
Events & Activities
The professional staff, student planners, and CHAMP come together to bring fun and exciting activities to our campus. Every weekend, there's something new to do at Champlain College whether it's apple picking, visiting a haunted corn maze, playing lazer tag, roller skating or learning to swing dance. If you're interested in helping to plan a weekend event on campus, apply to be a Student Activity Programmer. CHAMP also plans a lot of events including the annual Snowball, gameshows, and Spring Meltdown. To find out more or to get involved, check out the CHAMP webpage. We also have a number of Wilderness Club events which will get you actively experiencing our awesome outdoor lifestyle! Try bobsledding in Lake Placid, white water rafting, jetboating in Montreal, snowshoeing, ice climbing, and hiking. There is always something new going on: check out our Web Calendar to find out when our next events are happening and sign up at our Event Sign Up page!
Athletics & Wellness
The lower level of the IDX Student Life Center houses the Argosy Gymnasium—the starting point for Champlain's extensive Intramural and Recreational Sports programs. Also on the lower level, you'll find our state-of-the-art Fitness Center, featuring a full CYBEX strength circuit as well as free-weights, treadmills, ARC Trainers and much more. For the full line up of fitness classes currently available, visit our Web Calendar. You might also be interested in the the Intramural teams and recreational clubs on campus including soccer, basketball, dodgeball, floor hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee and volleyball. If you're interested in learning more or signing up, visit our Athletics & Wellness page.
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