Activities & Trips

Throughout the year, the Student Activities Office sponsors a variety of themed events for students, most of which are free of charge. These events take place in the Student Rec Center and throughout campus:

• Deep Freeze Weekend (February)
• Stars & Stripes Weekend (June/July)
• Welcome Back Week (August)
• Chili Cook-Off (September)
• Wicked Weekend (October)
• Chowder Cook-Off (March)
• Pizza Cook-Off (May)

Other events include:

• Band performances
• BINGO
• Coffeehouse events
• Comedy nights
• Dances
• Hypnotist shows
• Game shows
• Films

We also sponsor a variety of off-campus trips at a minimal cost to students. Destinations include:

• Local orchards and farmers markets
• Minnewaska State Park
• New York City
• Outlet malls
• Professional sporting events
• Six Flags Great Adventure
• Ski resorts
• White water rafting, kayaking, and rock climbing

Need a break from campus? Dreaming of getting away from it all for a while?
Entertainment options abound in New York's Hudson Valley region. Enjoy hiking and mountain biking in the Shawangunk and Catskill Mountains. Try skiing or snowboarding at one of many area resorts. Explore the eclectic shops and eateries in nearby Rhinebeck. Or, take the train to New York City for sightseeing, shopping, a Broadway show, and to explore the diverse foods and legendary restaurants of the city that never sleeps.