Well-Being Adventure Series
A series of offerings designed to help students explore new interests, enhance their
well-being, and build meaningful connections with others.
A series of offerings designed to help students explore new interests, enhance their
well-being, and build meaningful connections with others.
A collaboration between Adventure WV and The Carruth Center at WVU offers students subsidized immersive programs that blend social connection with wellness-focused curriculum into experiences that enhance their overall well-being.
Here's a snapshot of the 2026 Fall Semester WBAS offerings.
Date |
Program |
| Saturday, Aug 29th | Outdoor Concert @ Chestnut Ridge Park |
| Wednesday, Sept 2nd | Kayaking on the River & Dinner |
| Sunday, Sept 6th | Pick Your Own Wildflowers @ Hazel Run Flower Farm |
| Thursday, Sept 10th | Kayaking on the River & Dinner |
| Sunday, Sept 13th | Park Visit & Ice Cream at The Eisgarten |
| Sunday, Sept 20th | Yoga at the Botanic Garden |
| Tuesday, Sept 29th | Nature-Inspired Clay Tiles |
| Friday, October 2nd | First Friday for the Arts |
| Saturday, Oct 3rd | Pumpkin Carving @ Hazel Run Flower Farm |
| Thursday, Oct 15th | Biking on the Rail Trail & Dinner |
| Saturday, Oct 17th | Harvest Hoedown Square Dance @ Arthurdale Heritage |
| Sunday, Oct 18th | Pumpkin Carving @ Hazel Run Flower Farm |
| Wednesday, Oct 21st | Biking on the Rail Trail & Dinner |
| Friday, Oct 30th | "Park After Dark" @ Chestnut Ridge Park |
| Sunday, Nov 8th | Dried Flower Workshop @ Hazel Run Flower Farm |
| Tuesday, Nov 10th | Tea Tasting/Blending @ Antiquitea |
| Wednesday, Nov 18th | Paint Your Own Ornaments @ Craft Center |
A $10 payment is required at the time of registration, though it will be fully refunded as long as you attend.
If this fee is a barrier preventing you from registering, email marcedes.minana@mail.wvu.edu.
Cancellations greater than 24 hours from the program start time will be refunded.
Cancellations received less than 24 hours from the program start will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Please note that the WBAS offerings are only available to current WVU students.
Well-Being Adventure Series offerings are open to all WVU students! You must be currently enrolled as a student and you must meet the Essential Eligibility Criteria.
All of the WBAS offerings are available for registration via
WVUGo. You can also register in person at the
Outdoor Recreation Center
when they are open. Payment done online or in-person must be done with a
credit card.
After registering, as your offering gets close, you will receive an email from one of your student leaders with information detailing how to best prepare.
For offerings that include equipment (bikes, boats, etc.), it will be provided. None of the offerings, except biking (you must know how to ride a bicycle), require prior experience; our student staff will provide the support you need to enjoy your time! Please note that all participants must meet the Essential Eligibility Criteria. If you are prescribed any fast acting medication, such as an Epi-pen or an inhaler, make sure to bring those with you!
Costs for the WBAS offerings (food/snacks, admission fees, supplies, etc.) are covered thanks to the generosity of the Ruey Yuan Lin Well-Being Adventure Series Fund, the Gruver Family Evergreen Fund, and Marcus Speaker. A $10 payment is required at the time of registration, though it will be fully refunded as long as you attend. If the $10 fee is a barrier that prevents you from registering, email marcedes.minana@mail.wvu.edu . Some offerings present an opportunity to make purchases beyond those that are included; you may choose to bring spending money, though it is not expected or required. Cancellations greater than 24 hours from the program start time will be refunded. Cancellations received less than 24 hours from the program start will be handled on a case by case basis. To cancel a WBAS offering email marcedes.minana@mail.wvu.edu.
Adventure WV employs student staff to facilitate all of the Well-Being Adventure Series offerings. All staff hold a Wilderness First Aid certification and have undergone training in curriculum and relevant activity skills. The leaders are fantastic! Carruth clinicians may sometimes join the offerings.
The Fall 2026 Get More Out of Life semester-long group is facilitated by Carruth clinicians, Kelly Bailey and Jamilyn Dykes.