Be Well Community Wellness Day!
Brought to you by partners from across the College, the 2nd annual Be Well Community Wellness Day is an opportunity for students, staff, faculty, and Swarthmore College community members to participate in a wide range of activities, including yoga, sound baths, massages, drum circles, food trucks, and more! Activities will be taking place all throughout campus on April 17th between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Be Well Community Wellness Day will be offering a mix of flexible drop-in activities and special sessions that require sign-ups. Drop by whenever you need a breather, and be sure to check out the full schedule for more information on session descriptions, timing, and locations.
New for this year: 200 lucky Wellness Day participants will win a Be Well incentive of their choice - either an Owala water bottle, a backpack, or 2 meal credits for the DCC! The more events you attend, the more entries you get and the higher your chances of winning!
For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, please email BeWell@swarthmore.edu.
Descriptions by Offering
PopCam Headshots
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Location: Kemp Family Commons - DCC
Popcam is a self-service kiosk designed to capture professional, AI-enhanced headshots similar to a photo booth. Review, edit and receive via email high quality headshots in minutes.
Chair Massages with Infinity Massage
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Location: Kemp Family Commons - DCC
Ten minutes in a massage chair can help you rejuvenate, relax, and de-stress, so be sure to reserve your slot before they’re gone!
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. / Location: Kemp Family Commons - DCC
Pedal on a stationary bike to mix up a smoothie of your choice!
Morning Sound Bath with LaShaun from @nerolisoft
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. / Location: 3rd floor Matchbox
A meditative, immersive experience where participants lie down and are "bathed" in sound waves and vibrations produced by instruments like gongs, crystal singing bowls, and chimes.
Community Drum Circle with Max Young from Rhythmetrix
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. / Location: Cherry border (Rain Location: BCC 109)
This event combines music with mindfulness & movement to rewire the brain/ regulate the nerves. An outdoor communal experience of percussion and rhythmic drumming!
Halal Food Truck
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. / Location: GSC outdoor area
Enjoy authentic Halal Lunch from Friendly Halal food truck (serving 200 meals).
Hatha Yoga with Live Music
12 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. / Location: 3rd floor Matchbox
Enjoy a slower-paced style of yoga that balances physical postures and breathing techniques to align the body and calm the mind while listening to live music.
Community Collection
12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. / Location: Swarthmore Meeting House
Walking Labyrinth
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. / Location: SCI Quad (Rain location: Wister)
Take a break from your busy schedule with a self-guided walk on a large labyrinth designed for meditative walking.
Mindfulness and Meditation
2 p.m. - 3 p.m. / Location: Fragrance Garden (Rain Location: DCC 254)
Join expert facilitator Anna Schneyder for an hour of connection and community where you’ll learn concrete skills to build resilience.
Afternoon Sound Bath with LaShaun from @nerolisoft
2 p.m. - 3 p.m. / Location: 3rd Floor Matchbox
A meditative, immersive experience where participants lie down and are "bathed" in sound waves and vibrations produced by instruments like gongs, crystal singing bowls, and chimes.
Cream and Ice Mobile Ice Cream Truck
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. / Location: SCI circle
Cream and Ice Mobile will be serving up 10 different flavors of ice cream!
SwatTank
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. / Location: SCI 101
SwatTank is a dynamic idea competition that guides students from initial concept to polished pitch through workshops, mentorship, and collaboration. Top teams compete in the finals by presenting to a panel of judges who evaluate their business idea, creativity, and pitch quality for cash prizes!
3 p.m. - 4 p.m. / Location: TBD (Rain location: outside SCI 199)
Come learn about Judo, practice moves, and watch expert demonstrations!
Comfort Caring Canines Therapy Dogs
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. / Location: Kohlberg Garden (Rain location: Kohlberg Cafe)
Nothing brings down stress levels at the end of the day like petting some adorable puppies!
