As many students wrap up their sports season, the weather starts to get nicer, and snow starts melting, many people wonder what they are going to do with their free time. Here are some of the many activities Northwood students enjoy during the Spring.
Playing Spikeball after dinner is a popular spring activity at Northwood. Photo provided.
One of the most popular activities is Spikeball. Many students got a preview of this in the fall when we played before dinner, but in the spring, Spikeball is played almost all night until students are forced to go inside for study hall. Spikeball can sometimes get very intense, but it is always a fun time. It is also a wonderful way to talk to people you have never talked to before.
Another fun activity is hiking up Cobble. Now that the snow is melting, it is easier to get up, and the short hike offers a great view. I especially recommend doing this during sunrise or sunset to get the full effect of how beautiful the place we get to call “home” is. Cobble is always a fun time, whether it’s with a huge group of people or just you and a friend.
Atop Cobble in the spring. Photo by Eliza Quackenbush ’25.
An activity that is still done in winter but is much more enjoyable in nicer weather is a walk around the lake. In the past, many students would stop at Starbucks along the way to grab a refreshing drink during the warmer months. However, this spring, the Starbucks location that students often visited was closed, which changed the experience a bit for those who enjoyed making it part of their walk. Also, sometimes hockey players will put on roller blades and roll around the lake instead of walking. Either way, walk or roll, this is another great way to spend your time during spring and enjoy the company of others, or enjoy a walk and the beauty Lake Placid has by yourself.
Last but not least, and definitely a favorite among all students, is Northwood Beach. Although it will be some time before this is open, you can promise that at least half the Northwood students will be there on a nice, warm day. It is the perfect place to swim or kayak, enjoy the sun, and play lawn games.
Although many students are sad as their season comes to an end, there is much to look forward to about spring at Northwood.