Nine Things to Do at Keuka on a Weekend
Written on November 6th, 2009 at 12:00 pm by jgraham.Keuka College isn’t located in the heart of a big city, nor is it minutes away from a sprawling mall with more than 100 stores. Instead, Keuka is located near many other attractions sure to fulfill just about anyone’s desire to get off campus for awhile.
From taking in the campus’ spectacular lakeside view to visiting nearby flea markets, pick-your-own-fruit spots, and countryside diners & restaurants, there’s always something for you to do. Here are nine of my favorite things to do during the weekend.
The Windmill
Located on N.Y. Route 14A about 15 minutes away from Keuka’s campus, the Windmill is a quick ride away and is one of those places you could spend hours. They have live entertainment and all sorts of vendors who sell many different things for you to buy and eat.
You’re sure to run into a couple Keuka students any given weekend, and the fact they’re open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. every Saturday makes it easy to discover something new.
Keuka Sporting Events
There are always teams in season playing on campus or nearby. Grab a couple friends and head up to the Weed Physical Arts Center or the Jephson Athletic Complex and support our teams.
Intramural Games
Intramurals at Keuka are always a big draw. You and your friends can easily get in on the action. Students go head-to-head against each other playing flag football, soccer, dodgeball, kickball, softball and even participate in special events such as the annual Keuka Olympics.
Campus-Wide Club Events
We have more than 50 clubs and organizations, and many hold weekend events. Events range from dance parties, bonfires, festivals (sometimes with live music), arts and crafts nights, and fashion shows to off-campus events such as paintball games, cycling events and white water rafting.
Our Campus Activities Board works in association with the Office of Student Activities to bring events to campus such as game shows, magicians, hypnotists, Bingo, comedians, and casino nights.
Off-Campus Excursions
Offices such as Student Activities and Multicultural Affairs work in conjunction with Campus Safety to put together Saturday trips to malls and local attractions.
While they often go places such as the Waterloo Premium Outlets and Eastview Mall, on occasion special trips are planned to places like the Corning Museum of Glass, Niagara Falls, museums, and state parks. Dahlstrom Student Center is the best place to check for trip announcements and schedules.
Point Neamo
The Point, as some students refer to it, is a great place to go and take in a great view of the lake and catch some fresh air – if it’s not too cold, of course.
Located just behind Norton Chapel, Point Neamo is just a 3-5 minute walk from nearly anywhere on campus. Bring a book or a couple of friends and hang out on the deck or walk down to the waterfront. You’re sure to see at least some Keuka students running by or a friendly neighbor kayaking or ice boating in the water.
Pick Your Own Fruit
Just up the road from campus—and many other places not too far from here—you’ll find many farms that allow people to come in and pick produce.
For a small fee, you and your friends can walk around an apple orchard or a grape vineyard and pick fruits to take home and enjoy. It’s one thing to go over to P&C to buy a fresh apple, but it’s a totally different experience to go out and pick it yourself. Try it sometime; it’s a lot more fun than you might think.
Movie and Game Nights
One thing Keuka has quite a bit of is accessibility to comfortable lounges and TVs. Got a large group of friends and you need a place to watch a good movie or TV Show? Grab some DVDs and head over to your nearest lounge.
It’s a sure-fire way to meet new people and have a good time. There are also tables and chairs, so you can bring out board games too! In some lounges you also have access to pool, ping pong and air hockey tables.
Penn Yan, New York
There wouldn’t be a list without the town that Keuka’s campus is closest to. Penn Yan may be small, but there are quite a few things you can do there. There’s a bowling alley, go karts (in season), mini golf and ice cream, various restaurants at cheap prices, a movie theater and even a place to rent movies.
There are certainly more things that you can do not too far from Keuka in other towns and cities, but here’s what you can find right around in the Keuka Park community. Don’t be afraid to go exploring because you never know what you may run into along the way.
