Employee Hobby Groups
For all active faculty, staff and administrators
About
The Employee Wellness office is excited to announce the start of employee hobby groups, supported by the Employee Wellness office.
Groups of employees across campus can get together to enjoy participating in some of their favorite hobbies together. From active activities like pickleball and hiking, to activities like trying new foods or crafting, there is something for everyone!
How to join a hobby group
Fill out this survey to join a pre-existing hobby group!
List of existing hobby groups:
Group | Description | Group Lead |
| Beekeeping | promote beekeeping, mentor newbees, learn and share together, and find research opportunities | Ben Burk |
| Card & Board Games | learn new games in this group and get recommendations, find groups to play with | Abby Beazer |
| Career Development & Networking | participate in activities and group meetings to further your skills as a networker and as a member of the BYU community | Victoria Garrow |
| Fiber Arts (knitting, crocheting, needlework, etc.) | ask for and recommend designs, share your personal projects, and find others to work with | Rachel Wadham |
| Geocaching | learn about geocaching, share with others, and get out and go find opportunities on campus to go walking with a fun purpose | Brian Anderson |
| Golf | find comradery, physical fitness and improve skills, and go on regular outings to ranges or courses | Dennis Crawford |
| Hiking | find hiking buddies, provide and ask for recommendations, and to share cool adventures | Daniel Maynes |
| Historical Reenactment | crafting period costumes, cooking old recipes, and exploring eras like the Mountain Man Rendezvous, Regency balls, and more | Travis Schenck |
| Hunting and Fishing | fishing and hunting outings as well as conservation volunteering | Levi Smith |
| Sailing | improve members' knowledge and skills related to sailing, and have sailing outings on the weekends | Douglas Cook |
| Woodworking | for woodworkers and interested beginners, get together and share your love of woodworking | John Howell |
| 4x4 Off-roading | whether you have a 4x4, ATV, dirt bike, or just enjoy talking about the hobby, join us for trail rides and meet-ups | Grant Gomm |
| 50+ Singles | join singles over 50 who are looking for single friends to get out and have fun together | Darcy Christensen |
How to start a hobby group
Fill out this survey if you have interest in applying to lead a new hobby group!