Connections Activity Planner
Activity Planner
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Building Belonging Through Activities Led by Students For Students
Connections empowers students to lead activities that bring diverse groups together, building a stronger sense of belonging across the school. This grassroots approach allows students to drive lasting change.
To truly address belonging, the whole school culture needs to change—it won’t work to focus only on individuals or specific groups. When everyone feels included, it builds respect, understanding, and a positive community for all.
Connections Activity Planner: A Resource for Connections Crew
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The climbing wall activity is a 90-minute session introducing you to basic rock climbing in a fun, supportive environment. You’ll learn simple climbing techniques, safety protocols, and how to use gear. This experience encourages you to push your limits, build confidence, and develop trust in your peers as you work together and support each other on the wall.
In collaboration with The Mountaineers
Students explore the art of mosaics by designing vibrant pieces using pre-cut tiles and glass. This hands-on workshop emphasizes teamwork and creativity, offering students a chance to work side-by-side in a supportive environment while learning artistic techniques.
In collaboration with Seattle Mosaic Arts
The Indigenous Walking Tour at the University of Washington takes you through significant campus sites, highlighting the history and culture of Indigenous peoples connected to the land. You’ll visit stops like the Burke Museum, Intellectual House, and Union Bay Natural Area.
In collaboration with Owen Oliver
“Pins & Peers” brings students together for team-based bowling at the University of Washington’s HUB Games. With diverse teams, friendly competition, and facilitator support, the event fosters connections, teamwork, and fun in an inclusive environment where all skill levels are welcome.
In collaboration with UW HUB Games
Join the action in Play Time, an interactive game show where your team creates art and competes for prizes. Celebrate the creativity of the African Diaspora through art, music, dance, and storytelling. Tackle improv, trivia, and community art challenges while fostering collaboration, learning, and laughter in a fun, engaging environment.
In collaboration with Mahogany Project
Our volunteers who build the tiny homes come from all walks of life. We come together for one purpose: to get one more person off the street and into a place that is warm, safe and dry.
In collaboration with Sound Foundations NW
Multi-day hiking, boating, and nature exploration
In collaboration with YMCA Seattle
In collaboration with Birds Connect Seattle
Students take part in a graffiti art workshop, exploring the evolution of graffiti from ancient cave drawings to modern street art. Guided by an instructor, they create bubble-style name designs while learning techniques like tags and throw-ups. This creative activity encourages advocacy and reflection on causes like conservation, mental health, and anti-racism.
In collaboration with Aaron
Join Kay The Paint Lady for a guided painting workshop where you’ll interact, collaborate, and create alongside your peers. In this hands-on session, you’ll work step-by-step to design your own unique artwork while building connections and teamwork skills in a fun, supportive environment. No painting experience needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy the process!
In collaboration with Kay’s Paint Joint
Classes are 2-2.5 hour long and can accommodate up to 16 people
In collaboration with PCC Community Markets
In collaboration with Wing Luke Museum
Explore your heritage and discover hidden stories of the American musicians and communities who helped create some of the most popular music in the world. In this class, you will build foundational music skills you can apply to any instrument, and hone your beginner or intermediate skills on piano, guitar, uke, banjo, or vocals.
In collaboration with Rhapsody Project
Volunteer help at an urban farm.
In collaboration with Black Farmers Collective
Owen Lloyd Oliver (Quinault / Isleta Pueblo) comes from the Chinook people of the Lower Columbia River and the Isleta of the Southwest Pueblos. Owen graduated from the University of Washington in spring 2021 with a double major in American Indian Studies and Political Science. Through these majors and experiences at the UW he’s been able to do a range of advocacy work on and off campus. Mainly focused on Indigenous education and ‘Place’ learning, Owen hopes to be able to weave more of his creative writing into all of his political work in the future.
