Recreation, Movement, Fitness, and Adventure for Everyone
Every day, more than 400 students take part in on-campus and outdoor recreation programs at Calvin. Join us!
Wilderness trips for new students
Join a wilderness trip before orientation鈥攖here's no better way to set the tone for the next four years.
Intramurals
We offer 45 recreational and advanced leagues throughout the year. Join a team or form your own!
Outdoor Recreation
Mountain bike, kayak, backpack, and more. Weekend ski trips or climbing in Joshua Tree, anyone?
Climbing Center
Modeled after Kentucky's Red River Gorge, our 40-foot climbing wall features over 50 routes on 16 ropes!
Group fitness
Find your flow with yoga, ride to the rhythm with spin, and more.
Gear rental
No need to purchase or haul your own packs, tents, and stoves to campus. We've got you covered! We'll even inflate your bike tires.
No experience? No problem.
Whether you鈥檙e playing on an intramural team, taking a group fitness class, climbing the rock wall, tuning your bike, or heading out on an outdoor adventure, there鈥檚 a place for you no matter your experience level.
Along the way, you will:
- Make friends
- Challenge yourself
- Grow as a leader
- Stay active
- Develop new skills
Where the wilderness is your classroom
Whether you are brand new to adventure or want to become a skilled wilderness leader, Calvin offers abundant opportunities, classes, and programs for you.
Get a glimpse of some of our signature programs:
Live and learn in community
Sustainability, Outdoor Adventure, and Recreation (SOAR) Floor
SOAR is for students who love the outdoors and care about the environment. This community blends adventure-based experiences with sustainability education, offering a hands-on approach to learning and living responsibly.