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Virtual Activities
We know you’re stuck at home so The Office of Student Life and Activities has put together a great collection of museums, attractions, and fun activities that you can participate in virtually. Please enjoy them while staying safe. We can’t wait to see you back on campus.
Museums
- African American History and Culture – www.smithsonianmag.com
- British Museum – britishmuseum.withgoogle.com
- Ellis Island – teacher.scholastic.com
- Great Wall of China – www.thechinaguide.com/destination/great-wall-of-china
- London Tour – https://www.youtube.com
- The Louvre Museum in Paris – www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum – www.guggenheim.org/video
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History – naturalhistory2.si.edu/vt3/NMNH
- Van Gogh Museum – artsandculture.google.com/partner/the-j-paul-getty-museum
- Detroit Institute of Arts – artsandculture.google.com/partner/detroit-institute-of-arts
- National Museum of the United States Air Force – www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Virtual-Tour
- Museum of Fine Arts in Boston – artsandculture.google.com/partner/museum-of-fine-arts-boston
- High Museum of Art in Atlanta – artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/civil-rights-photography
- Vatican Museum of Rome – www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/collezioni
- Musée d’Orsay in Paris – https://www.touristtube.com/Things-to-do-in-Paris/Musee-d-Orsay-360
- Virtual Car Museum Tours – www.motortrend.com/news/best-car-museum-virtual-tours
Zoos and Aquariums
- Atlanta Zoo – zooatlanta.org/panda-cam/
- Georgia Aquarium – www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/beluga-whale-webcam/
- Houston Zoo – www.houstonzoo.org/explore/webcams/
- San Diego Zoo – kids.sandiegozoo.org/videos
- National Aquarium – aqua.org/media/virtualtours/baltimore/index.html
Theme Parks
- Theme Parks Walt Disney World – disneyparks.disney.go.com
- SeaWorld Orlando – https://www.visitorlando.com/en/things-to-do/virtual-tours/seaworld-orlando
Exercise
- Upper back stretches – www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuGnzLxRvZM
- Hamstring stretches – www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRdXgERlSag
- 5-minute warm up – www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-lKvKQ8f4
- At-home workout – www.youtube.com/watch?v=95846CBGU0M
- At-home full body workout – www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkVHrA5o23o
Fun Things to Do
- Tricks you can teach your pet – www.doggiebuddy.com/topics/Trainingtopics/traintopic3.html
- 27 easy magic tricks – www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqAoloAGlCE
- Brain games – www.sheppardsoftware.com/braingames/braingames.htm
- See how fast you can type – www.typingtest.com
- Netflix party – www.netflixparty.com
- 50 best rated Netflix shows – www.digitaltrends.com/movies/best-shows-on-netflix
- Virtual rides at Disney – www.romper.com
- 100 in-home activities – www.kvue.com/article/news/entertainment-news
- 55+ indoor and outdoor activities to pass the time – www.goodhousekeeping.com
- 37 easy painting ideas – www.youtube.com/watch?v=79hXV-0KD10<
- Eating healthy ideas – www.heart.org
- Things to keep in mind when eating healthy – www.choosemyplate.gov/ten-tips-healthy-eating-for-an-active-lifestyle
Hair
- 10 easy different hairstyles – www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkUUIhQMmj
- 5 ways to do different types of braids – www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax8M7lJbFM8
- How to cut your hair at home tips – www.wired.com/story/how-to-cut-your-own-hair-at-home
- 20 hair cutting ideas – www.hadviser.com/how-to-cut-your-own-hair
DIY
- DIY ideas to Pass the Time – www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmPfyOgvHUg
- How to Crochet for Beginners – www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUIfV-Qcq2c
- How to Sew a Hole in Clothes – www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ULhv5dNeew
- DIY bleach tie dye – www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwD0zjByfcA
- DIY Fall wreath – www.diynetwork.com/how-to/make-and-decorate/crafts/diy-fall-wreaths-pictures
- Crafts for Fall – www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJB30lJYwAY
Food
- Food banks of South Jersey – foodbanksj.org
- FDA tips when going to the grocery store – https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/shopping-food-during-covid-19-pandemic-information-consumers
- Meals you can make at home – www.tasteofhome.com/collection/easy-meals-when-youre-stuck-at-home
- Tips to reduce food waste – www.epa.gov/recycle/reducing-wasted-food-home
- At home baking recipes – www.huffpost.com/entry/baking-recipes-quarantine
- Food to stock up on – www.allrecipes.com/article/how-to-stock-emergency-pantry
- What to shop for at the grocery store – https://www.today.com/food/coronavirus-grocery-list-what-you-need-survive-virus-t175051
- Online cooking classes – www.cozymeal.com/online-cooking-classes
- Learn virtually how to make your typical Thanksgiving meal – deliciousdish.ca/event/the-thanksgiving-dish-virtual-cooking-class
- Make cold brew coffee at home – https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes
- Easy recipes for the busy college student – https://tasty.co/article/spoonuniversity/easy-college-recipes
Painting
- 26 Crazy painting ideas – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYfVYE8wZFE
- 37 Easy painting ideas – https://www.youtube.com
- 23 Cool painting ideas – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY9xMfMd01I
- 27 Painting hacks- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPloocIxlis
- 17 Easy art projects – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqA7yibAwbc
Students at Home
- How to create a productive workspace for your at home studying spot –
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCk9SILTo1g - Time management tip for college students –
/www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MoL3uCepPg - The ultimate list of discounts for college students –
https://collegeinfogeek.com/student-discounts/