Clubs, Activities & Affinity Groups
With over 60+ clubs and organizations at Champlain, you can fill your time at Champlain however you'd like. Whether it's getting some exercise or driving real-world change, you'll surround yourself with people who love the same things, making memories and friends as you go. All clubs, activities and affinity groups are open to all students.
Chivomengro
Chivomengro
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Academic Art & Entertainment Student Publications |
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Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Clara MacMeekin, Editor-In-Chief Erik Shonstrom, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Clara MacMeekin |
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Description
Chivomengro aims to publish a monthly zine of personal essays, satire, and cultural commentary. The staff loves to include graphically driven pieces, such as comics or graphic literature, that speak to the college experience.
Chivomengro stays true to its commitment to the writer—contributors have the freedom to submit what they want. The editorial team takes great pride in publishing essays on the human experience, including reviews of pop culture, music, movies, and satire pieces. Chivomengro highly encourages submissions from Champlain College students and remains open for reading on a rolling basis.
For more information, visit the Chivomengro website!
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Climb Champlain
Climb Champlain
| Type | Sports, Recreation, & Intramurals |
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Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Aidan Smith, President Marit Ullrich, Co-Leader Nic Anderson, Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Aidan Smith |
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Discord |
Description
Rock Climbing is a great way to de-stress after long days of studying and schoolwork. It’s also a great way to stay fit, meet new people, and exercise problem solving. Climb Champlain brings students to and from local climbing gyms where students can be a part of a community that welcomes and supports everyone. Students will learn how to be stronger, safer, and respectful in a climbing environment and inform new and returning climbers about various skills necessary for the sport.
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Computer Science Club
Computer Science Club
| Type | Academic |
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Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Mason Lee, President Ryan Buck, Vice President David Kopec, Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Mason Lee |
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Description
The Computer Science Club is a place for students passionate about programming to explore their interests with like-minded peers. We host:
- Puzzle nights: participate in events such as Advent of Code or LeetCode
- Topic nights: explore a computer science or programming related topic together
- Study nights: chat about classes, homework, and projects we’re working on
D.R.E.A.M
D.R.E.A.M
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Diversity & Inclusion Local Community Engagement |
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Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Raina Moore, Mentor Coordinator Tran Foerg, Faculty Advisor Kate Guay, Co-Chair |
| Primary Contact | Raina Moore |
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Description
DREAM is a mentorship program that works with youth from low-income households across Vermont, Boston, and Philadelphia. Our mission is to help close the opportunity gap by providing opportunities for local youth to engage in. Members of Champlain’s chapter mentor Vermont youth through social and educational enrichment activities in the greater Burlington area and here on campus. Our programming provides memorable experiences for mentees that broadens their horizons and encourages exploration.
Darkroom Photography Club
Darkroom Photography Club
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Art & Entertainment Social |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Alex Clark, Club Head Walker Mack, Club Leader Jae Badaracco, Club Leader Robin Perlah, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Alex Clark |
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Description
The Darkroom Club offers the student body an accessible way to explore the increasingly rare medium of analog photography. This club will introduce students to our beloved darkroom and teach them how to shoot, develop, and print their own photographs. In addition to the analog process, the Darkroom Club will host photo critiques, helping students sharpen their photographic eye.
Design Club
Design Club
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Academic Art & Entertainment |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Ariana Calder, President Olivia Keaney, Vice President Robin Perlah, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Ariana Calder |
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Discord |
Description
The Design Club is a place for students from any major to connect with others who have an interest in graphic design. We’ll engage in group and individual project activities, peer review critiques on personal and academic projects, go on occasional trips to local design companies and art galleries, and invite industry professional guest speakers. The goal is to have fun and explore design outside of the classroom and progress professionally in a supportive environment.
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Digital Forensics Association
Digital Forensics Association
| Type | Academic |
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Fall Semester Spring Semester |
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Yehuda Bollen, Co-President James Cangelosi, Co-President Fatima Omerovic, Vice President Nate Kreit, 2nd Year Representative Cece Ehgotz, 3rd Year Representative Adam Hachem, 4th Year Representative Joe Eastman, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Alayna Cash |
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Discord |
Description
The Digital Forensics Association (DFA) is a dynamic student organization that meets biweekly. Open to students and faculty from all divisions, DFA offers an engaging platform to explore the intricacies of investigating, analyzing, and recovering digital evidence from electronic devices and digital systems. Students hear from professionals currently working in the field, present on topics they have a passion for, and engage with others during fun interactive events such as hands-on Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges, hardware hacking nights, and pizza and movie nights!
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Dungeons & Dragons and TTRPGs Club
Dungeons & Dragons and TTRPGs Club
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Art & Entertainment Social |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Ainsley Norris, President Ven Higgins, Vice President Jason Gardiner, Moderator William (Bill) Stratton, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Ainsley Norris |
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Discord |
Description
Dungeons & Dragons and TTRPGs is a club that welcomes all tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs), and helps students find or create groups to play with. We also host trivia nights, workshops, guest speakers, and more! DM/GMs and players of all levels, beginner to veteran, are welcome!
Environmental Club
Environmental Club
| Type |
Academic Local Community Engagement |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Madeleine Fenstermaker, Co-Head Quinn Bailey, Co-Head Valerie Esposito, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Madeleine Fenstermaker |
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Instagram |
Description
The Environmental Club strives to gather like-minded students together to create a cleaner campus and Burlington community. We host weekly trash clean-ups, film showings, and weekly meetings on Tuesdays to foster important environmental conversations. The Environmental Club creates a space for students from all majors and backgrounds to come together to care for our campus and community.
Flag Football Club
Flag Football Club
| Type | Sports, Recreation, & Intramurals |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Morgan Walls, President Chuck Justus, Vice President Erik Shonstrom, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Morgan Walls |
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Description
The Champlain College Flag Football Club offers students a dynamic and welcoming environment to engage in weekly pick-up games, promoting fitness, camaraderie, and school spirit. Participants can join any game throughout the semester, making it accessible to players of all skill levels and schedules. Champlain Flag Football emphasizes inclusivity and fun, encouraging new friendships and teamwork while enjoying the excitement of the sport. As a reduced-contact version of American football, flag football provides a safer and enjoyable way to experience the game’s competitive spirit. Whether you’re a seasoned player or trying flag football for the first time, our club is the perfect place to stay active and connected on campus.
GART Club
GART Club
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Academic Art & Entertainment |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Scarlette Leonard, Club Head Caleb "CJ" Spainer, Vice President JoAnn Patel, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Scarlette Leonard |
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Discord |
Description
Welcome to GART (Game Artists R Tight) CLUB! This club is open to every major with a focus on the Game Art industry, classes, and events! We meet weekly for co-work sessions, promote each other’s art, give constructive feedback, and work together to create the best versions of both our art and ourselves!
Hearthlight Club
Hearthlight Club
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Social Sports, Recreation, & Intramurals |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Charles Ward, Commander Joshua Chong, Lieutenant Sylvia Connolly, Officer Isa Flaherty, Officer Vincent Var, Officer Taeryn Mckinstry, Officer Maxwell Totten Kel Bachus, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Charles Ward |
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Discord |
Description
The Hearthlight Club meets twice a week to engage in physical activities using foam props. The main activities include games such as capture the flag and red-light, green-light. The main priority of the club is everyone’s safety followed by inclusion and fun. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come participate or watch. It’s a great place to meet and talk to upperclassmen.
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Include+
Include+
| Type |
Diversity & Inclusion Social |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Charles Ward, Club Head Reece Hoskyns, Club Leader Ann McMullen , Club Leader Juliana Burch, Faculty Advisor Alex Martin, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Charles Ward |
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Description
Include+ hosts weekly gatherings for LGBTQ+ students and allies to come hang out, and monthly educational events to improve our understanding of LGBTQ+ topics (as well as possibly some additional activities on top of that). This club provides a safe, welcoming space for any student involved in the queer community. Some activities we have done at club meetings in the past include video games, board games, chess, PowerPoint presentation nights, pizza parties, and nail painting.
International Business Club
International Business Club
| Type |
Academic Diversity & Inclusion Political |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Briar Gagne, President Ciaran Buckley, Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Briar Gagne |
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Discord |
Description
Have a seat and chat for a while! The International Business Club is a round table for open academic discussion about international experiences and events fostering critical thinking and diverse perspectives. We prepare students to look at issues from different angles, both by exploring different cultures, and creating an inclusive space where we respectfully share and discuss diverse opinions. We host guest speaker events on occasion, as well as our popular bi-annual Montreal trip!
Intramural Sports
Intramural Sports
| Type | Sports, Recreation, & Intramurals |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Primary Contact | Student Engagement |
Description
Join a community of enthusiastic students who share a passion for sports and friendly competition. Our Intramural Sports are run through the Office of Student Engagement and offer a diverse range of activities that cater to athletes of all levels and interests. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just looking to try something new, this is a great opportunity for you.
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Clubs, Activities & Affinity Groups
With over 60+ clubs and organizations at Champlain, you can fill your time at Champlain however you'd like. Whether it's getting some exercise or driving real-world change, you'll surround yourself with people who love the same things, making memories and friends as you go. All clubs, activities and affinity groups are open to all students.
Esports
Play, produce, compete, and win with Champlain Esports. With opportunities for students of all ability levels and interests, there's never been a better time to join the team.
Ski Passes
The East's best skiing and riding resorts are just around the corner. Between 35 minutes and an hour's drive from campus, you'll find Sugarbush, Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley Resort and Smuggler's Notch.
Student Leadership
Get a leg up on managing teams, seeing the bigger picture of your work, and keeping an organization on track to operate smoothly by stepping into a leadership role.
Student Publications
From satire to fine arts to news and features, our student-run publications bring together creative talents from across the college.