Wellness Center summer activities

The Bellevue College Wellness Center  is continuing activities in summer quarter, with  activities and equipment rentals.
The Wellness Center “hopes to enrich the emotional, environmental, occupational, spiritual, intellectual, social and physical well-being of students, staff, faculty and the community at large,” and  the activities “strive to focus on providing leadership, planning, opportunity, and education in pursuit of healthier lives.”
Two events have already been held, an introduction to sea kayaking, held on Lake Union, and an introduction to indoor rock climbing in Redmond’s Verdical World climbing gym.
One activity is upcoming, a guided afternoon hike at Rattlesnake Ledge, set to occur on Wednesday, August 13 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
In addition to holding activties, the Wellness Center also rents outdoor equipment to students, staff and faculty. For a rental fee of five dollars, those interested can rent tents, backpacks, sleeping pads, sleeping bags and bear canisters. Snowshoes are also rented,  although less of a need exists during summer quarter. More information can be found on the Wellness Center website.