🧋 Wednesday, April 16 | Staying Afloat: De-Stress Fest Kickoff

📍 Plaza of the Americas | 🕒 10-2PM

Start De-Stress Fest on a sweet note! Enjoy an ice cream float (with dairy and non-dairy options), decorate a custom canvas tote bag, and learn about the upcoming week’s events. Plus, bubbles will be filling the air for an extra dose of lighthearted fun. While supplies last.

🏃‍♂️ Friday, April 18 | Recess Revival

📍 Reitz North Lawn | 🕒 10-2PM

Take a play break! We’re bringing recess back with giant bubble wands, hula hoop and jump rope. Hop over to the Reitz North Lawn where you'll find our sidewalk hopscotch installment so you can move your body joyfully on the way to your next studies.

🧩 Friday, April 18 | Neurodiversity Arts and Crafts: Create Your Own Sensory Jar

📍 Reitz North Lawn | 🕒 1-4PM

Create your own sensory jars to decrease stress and boost creativity, self regulation, and relaxation. Learn grounding strategies with (or without) their sensory jars.

☀️ Friday, April 18 | Positively Flourishing

📍Zoom (see calendar)| 🕒 1-2PM

Learn more about Positively Psychology and how to apply some concepts of Positive Psychology to improve your mental health.

⛱️ Saturday, April 19 | Sober Social: De-Stress at the Lake

📍Lake Wauburg North Shore | 🕒 1-3PM

Join us for a sober hangout session at the beautiful Lake Wauburg! Come soak up the sun, enjoy the fresh air, and partake in a variety of outdoor activities. From renting sports equipment to paddling around in the open waters, there's something for everyone. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow students who also value spending quality time in a sober environment.

💻 Monday, April 21 | Treat Yourself Table

📍 Reitz Colonnade | 🕒 9am-4pm

Join an engaging trivia session where you'll test your knowledge on wellness, mental health, and stress management, and practical exercises designed to help you nurture your mind and body.

💻 Monday, April 21 | DIY Wellness Menu

📍Zoom (see calendar)| 🕒 10-12PM

Come join the CWC to create your own wellness menu that will include varying strategies that can help you cope and thrive during this busy exam season. You can "sample" ideas from other attendees menus as we create menus that will support our well-being. Join us via Zoom as we cook up some great wellness appetizers, entrees, and desserts.

💻 Monday, April 21 | A Letter to your Younger Self – Guided Journaling

📍Zoom (see calendar)| 🕒 3-4:30pm

Join a therapist-led journaling workshop where you’ll write a letter to your younger self with self-compassion and kindness.

💻 Monday, April 21 | UF Mindfulness: Mindfulness & Music

📍Zoom (see calendar)| 🕒 5:30-6:30PM

In this interactive workshop, we will explore the powerful connection between music and mindful awareness. As we intentionally listen together to various songs that were specifically selected to help us with upliftment and relaxation, we will attune to our emotions, embodied experience, and witness our individualized and collective thoughts. With a focus on presence, personal reflection, and shared experience, this presentation highlights how music can help us zoom in and out, receive insights, foster connection, and create moments of peace and inspiration in everyday life.

📚 Tuesday, April 22 | The De-Stress Lounge

📍 Library West Room 212| 🕒 10-12:30PM

Step into the Lego Lounge to build your own mini-figure piece-by-piece. Need a quiet escape? The De-Stress Lounge will offer a soothing environment with soft lighting, plush pillows, fidget toys and calming music—a perfect place to relax and recharge.

🎨 Wednesday, April 23 | De-Stress Finale

📍 Reitz Union Atrium | 🕒 11-3PM

Close out De-Stress Fest with a relaxing, community-centered celebration!
Make friendship bracelets or a Coping Skills Fortune Teller, and connect with counselors from the CWC and Student Life offices for wellness tips and campus support.

Check our calendar or follow us on Instagram @ufcwc for event updates, virtual opportunities, and pop-up surprises.: