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Welcome to Summer Term! As campus shifts into a different rhythm for the season, we invite you to create space to pause, reflect, explore, and even have a little fun. This summer's theme is reflection—an opportunity to look back on the past year, notice what has shaped you, and consider what you want to carry forward.
One way to explore this is through Passport to Summer, our calendar of wellbeing-focused experiences happening across campus. Discover opportunities to connect, move, spend time in nature, practice mindfulness, and experience moments of joy and awe. Participation also enters you into a drawing for some amazing prizes (did someone say stand-up paddleboard?!).
Check out the list of qualifying experiences (below). We hope you find moments that support your wellbeing in ways that feel meaningful to you. Stay sunny, Dartmouth!
Passport to Summer is a well-being initiative that invites the Dartmouth community to explore experiences that support thriving through the Dartmouth Student Wellness Center's well-being pathways—such as movement, mindfulness, connection, nature, joy, and awe.
How It Works
At each event, students and staff/faculty will receive a printed passport featuring a curated menu of experiences offered by campus partners. Passports will also be available at the Student Wellness Center or can be downloaded and printed from this link. Following each event or activity, participants will receive a passport "stamp" from the lead event staff.
Grand Prize Drawing
Students and staff/faculty who complete three or more experiences will be entered into a drawing for exciting wellness-themed prizes, including a stand-up paddleboard, hammock and Sierra gift card as the grand prizes! One entry per participant.
Win Cool Prizes
Three students and one staff/faculty member will be selected as grand prize winners, and everyone who turns in a passport will receive a giveaway.
Check out the qualifying events, descriptions, and details here*:
*Times may be subject to change
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Experience Name |
Organizing Department(s) |
Date |
Time |
Location: |
RSVP Info: |
Description of event |
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Outdoor Yoga |
SWC |
7/2 |
8:30 - 9:30 AM |
Baker Lawn, Rain Location - Berry 183 (RWIT) |
Start your day under the morning sky in an all-levels 60-minute mindful movement flow. |
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The Zydeco Hellraisers |
The Hop |
7/8 |
Wed - 5:30pm |
The Green |
A free concert promoted by The Hop with Dwayne "Dopsie" Rubin, a Grammy-winning accordionist, singer, and songwriter from one of zydeco's most influential families. |
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Mindful Picnic |
SWC, OPAL |
7/9 |
12-1 PM |
BEMA |
Enjoy a picnic with the Dartmouth Community. Along with lunch, we'll share a guided mindful eating practice to deepen the connection with food & ourselves. |
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Moosilauke Retreat |
SWC, South House |
7/11-7/12 |
2-day retreat |
Moosilauke Ravine Lodge |
Details and RSVP |
Join us for our annual overnight retreat on Mt. Moosilauke, where we'll combine hiking, mindfulness and meditation practices, great home-cooked meals, and roasting marshmallows around the fire. |
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Birding in Pine Park with OPO |
OPO |
Tue, |
3:30 - 5 PM |
Pine Park, meet at DOC house |
It's summer, and the forest is full of life! Join Dan (he/him) from OPO for an afternoon of birding– everyone is welcome!
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The Ida Mae Specker Band (free concert) |
The Hop |
Wed, 7/15 |
Wed - 5:30pm |
The Green |
The Ida Mae Specker Band | Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth |
The Hop's Summer Free Concert Series presents third-generation fiddler Ida Mae Specker. Born into a family of Vermont folk legends, she leads a talented ensemble of Vermont musicians in a vibrant blend of traditional and original folk music that both honors and advances the American folk tradition. |
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Outdoor Yoga |
SWC |
7/16/26 |
8:30 - 9:30 am |
BEMA, Rain Location - Berry 183 (RWIT) |
RSVP |
Start your day under the morning sky in an all-levels 60-minute mindful movement flow. |
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Watermelon in the Woods |
SWC |
7/17 |
2:00 - 3:00 PM |
BEMA |
Break up your day with a mindful walk in Pine Park. Refreshments and watermelon provided. Open to all! |
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Pizza Retreat |
SWC, Susty |
8/8 (8/15 as rain date) |
Sat, 1-6 PM |
O-Farm |
RSVP |
Enjoy a summer day at the O-Farm with mindfulness, movement, music, harvesting, and space to unwind. Top it off by making and sharing pizza! |
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Outdoor Yoga |
SWC |
8/13 |
8:30 - 9:30 AM |
Baker Lawn, Rain Location - Berry 183 (RWIT) |
Start your day under the morning sky in an all-levels 60-minute mindful movement flow. |
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Mindful Rock Climbing |
OPO |
8/16 (8/23 as rain date) |
Sun |
Lasso Ledge, meet at Robinson |
Join Zach and Willow to apply mindfulness practices to rock climbing. |
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Make Space |
Hood |
Self-guided |
Self-guided |
Hood Museum |
https://hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu/explore/exhibitions/make-space |
This summer, whenever the museum is open, visitors of all ages are invited to drop by Make Space, an art activity space in Engles Gallery. |
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Escape to the Outdoors |
Hood |
Self-guided |
Self-guided |
Across Campus |
https://hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu/news/2020/10/play-escape-outdoors |
Escape to the Outdoors is a fully digital escape room-style game featuring works of public art on Dartmouth's campus. |
Use these journaling prompts, based on our SWC Wellbeing Themes, as a way to pause and reflect on your past journey, present focus, and future intentions. Integrate these into a journaling practice or simply pause to consider your responses.
Take 5–10 minutes and write freely—without judgment and pause.
What matters most to me right now—and how are my daily actions reflecting (or not reflecting) that?
SWC Wellbeing Intern Armita Mirkarimi talks with Summer Term students.