Summer Wellbeing Adventure
Step away. Slow down. Restore what sustains you.
This year’s Summer Wellbeing Adventure invites you to explore restorative wellbeing—practices that help you recharge your energy, reconnect with yourself and others, and return to what matters most.
For three weeks, July 13 – 31, 2026, you’ll receive a weekly email with ideas and inspiration centered on wellbeing, exploring the Health Promoting Campus themes of people, places, and the planet. These emails will be filled with on- and off-campus events, recipes, and activities aimed at sparking creativity and fun.
Share your photos, experiences, and connect with other adventurers on our Viva Engage Summer Wellbeing Adventure channel. You can also email wellbeing@cornell.edu. We'll showcase some of our favorite photos here, in the Viva group, and in the weekly emails! Watch for amusing appearances by Wilbur Wellbear, Touchdown's less competitive cousin. Check out the sidebar for a Wilbur printout you can bring along on your own adventures!
Participate in ways that work for you—whether that’s spending time in nature, reconnecting with community, or creating space for rest and reflection.
Join from anywhere, at any time. This is your invitation to move at your own pace. Open to Cornell students, staff, faculty, and retirees.
Chillin’ on the Quad, Thursday, July 30th
The adventure will culminate in a "Chillin’ on the Quad" event on July 30th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Ag Quad. Join us for music, fun, special guests, plus delicious FREE iced coffee for the first 300 guests!
New this year – get puzzled together with our puzzle exchange! Bring a gently used or new puzzle, swap it for something new, and connect with others—one piece at a time.
Don’t forget to wear your tie-dye (like Wilbur!) for a special drone photo!
