Campus Life
Campus Recreation
Westminster College offers students, faculty and staff a variety of campus recreation opportunities to enjoy.
Outdoor Recreation
Just past the varsity tennis courts and soccer fields are trails that are picturesque and great for walks and runs.
Campus Recreation and Wellness
Westminster College, offer campus Recreation and Wellnes during the fall and spring semesters including kickball, sand volleyball, flag football, basketball, indoor volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee and much more. The intramural program, embracing a motto of inclusive excellence, is open to all ability levels and offers fun, fellowship and fitness.
Visit the Campus Recreation and Wellness Page
Fitness & Aquatic Facilities
The College offers two separate fitness facilities and a natatorium for students and staff to use. Facility hours are shared with the campus community and are also posted on page linked below.
Visit the Facilities Page
Clubs/Organizations & Student-Led Efforts
The Student Affairs Department hosts an Activities Fair to start each school year where students can learn about clubs and organizations such as the Ultimate Frisbee Club, e-Sports, Volleyball Club, Equestrian Club, Ski & Snowboard Club and more. Annual club offerings will vary on student interests and leadership.
The student-led Campus Programming Committee also offers yoga and other fitness classes through the semester.
Two student-led and widely popular campus events include BSU (Black Student Union) Dodgeball in the fall semester and Volleyrock, a spring outdoor volleyball campus event.
Visit the Student Organizations Page
Classes
Students can also register for an academic class in rock climbing and/or canoeing each semester. These one credit classes run half the semester and are very popular for learning something new and providing stress relief.
Outdoor Recreation: New Wilmington and the Surrounding Area
New Wilmington and the surrounding area also offer an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities including:
Lawrence County Featured Recreation Attractions
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Mercer County Featured Recreation Attractions
Hiking
- Cascade Park
- Buhl Park
- Ewing Park
- McConnnells Mill State Park
- North Country National Scenic Trail
- Park Harbor Trail
- Hell’s Hollow Wildlife Trail
- Goddard State Park
Bike Trails
- Stavich Bike Trails (New Castle, PA)
- Goddard State Park
- Moraine State Park
Golf Courses
- Castle Hills Golf Course
- Sylvan Heights Golf Course
- Green Meadows Golf Course
- Mercer Public Golf Course
- Spring Valley Golf Course
- Tam O’Shanter Golf Course
- Hickory VFW Public Golf Course
- Buhl Farm Golf Course (free public nine hole course)
- Old Tree Country Club
- Shenango Lake Golf Club
- Tanglewood Golf Course
- Deer Creek Golf Course
- Bedford Trails Golf Course
Disc Golf Courses
- The Pines at Shenango Lake
- Buhl Park Disc Golf Course
- The Springs Disc Golf Course
- Grove City Memorial Disc Golf Course
Kayaking & Boating
- Carried Away Outfitters: Rock, River and Trail
- Moraine State Park
- Pymatuning Lake provides the additional boating and fishing opportunities
White Water Rafting
- Multiple white water rafting providers are available in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
Skiing
- Alpine Valley Ski Area
- Mount Pleasant of Edinboro
- Avalanche Xpress Snow Tubing
- Peek n’ Peak Resort
- Seven Springs Mountain Resort
- Hidden Valley Resort