Level Up Your Wellness with the Geeky Gator Wellness Program!
Take a break from your studies and come join us in learning how to incorporate wellness through various geeky/gaming activities (ie. movies, gaming, etc.)!
It's not just fun, it's self-care with a geeky twist!
Upcoming Events
If you think you are a geeky gator and see a connection between online games or crafty activities and mental health, don't miss out on our Geeky Gator Wellness events for fun and information about CWC services!
Camp Geeky Gator, July, 2025
Geeky Gator Wellness Presents...Camp Geeky Gator!
Calling all students! This July, the CWC is bringing together the best of both worlds – your geeky passions and your wellbeing! Whether you are into books, games, fantasy, or different fandoms, come connect with others and have a little fun while practicing self-care. Geeky Gator Wellness Presents: Camp Geeky Gator!
Expect creative activities, good vibes, and a chance to build community around what you love. Make new friends, de-stress, and level up your wellness! No experience necessary—just bring yourself.
Featuring:
- Reading groups
- Boardgames
- Crafting activities
Schedule - Camp Geeky Gator
7/1 at 3:00 PM (in-person at CWC Peabody) - Game Changers: Building connections through boardgames
7/2 at 1:00 PM (Zoom) - Whatcha Reading Wednesday? Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
7/8 at 3:00 PM (in-person at CWC Peabody) - Game Changers: Building connections through boardgames
7/9 at 1:00 PM (Zoom) - Whatcha Reading Wednesday? Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
7/9 at 3:00 PM (in-person at CWC Peabody) - Potion Craft: Assemble Your Own Sensory Elixirs
7/15 at 3:00 PM (in-person at CWC Peabody) - Game Changers: Building connections through boardgames
7/16 at 1:00 PM (Zoom) - Whatcha Reading Wednesday? Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
7/16 at 3:00 PM (in-person at CWC Peabody) - Mosaic Matrix: Geeky Patterns in Art
7/22 at 3:00 PM (in-person at CWC Peabody) - Game Changers: Building connections through boardgames
7/23 at 1:00 PM (Zoom) - Whatcha Reading Wednesday? The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith
7/30 at 1:00 PM (Zoom) - Whatcha Reading Wednesday? In Real Life by Cory Doctorow
Please check the workshop calendar below for the most updated information on meeting days/times, and to see upcoming Geeky Gator events:
PAST EVENTS
Movie Mondays
Want to meet new people and connect by watching/discussing movies? Come watch with us Monday afternoons this semester! Prior experience is not required!
Why Movies?
- Connecting with characters, plots, and themes can have therapeutic properties.
- Discussing topics around a movie watched with peers can boost a sense of connection to others and help develop some interpersonal skills.
- Movies can be a great source of stress relief and can boost the release of endorphins, the body’s natural “feel good” chemicals.
- Movies and discussions around a movie take the pressure off of having to "come up" with topics while learning to connect with others.
Therapeutic Gaming
Did you know that gaming has some therapeutic components that can contribute to mental/emotional wellbeing and self-care?
Take a break from your studies and come join us in learning how to incorporate wellness through various gaming activities. Prior experience is not needed, everyone is welcome!