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In All About Art, you can freely express your emotions and show your creativity through art. We provide art supplies such as charcoal, watercolor, and acrylic paint. Our club is designed to be a calm environment for self expression, and anyone of any art experience is welcome. At the end of every meeting, there is a voluntary sharing session during which students may share their feelings and artwork.

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1) To promote Asian cultures to the Colby campus and local Waterville community.
2) To engage students in an open discussion of current events and issues dealing with Asia and Asian Americans.
3) To facilitate a safe and inclusive community of friends and peers with a mutual interest in learning more about and experiencing aspects of Asian American culture.

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Broadway Musical Revue aims to promote appreciation for and opportunities to participate in the performing arts at Colby College. The club shall do this by putting up one concert per semester with a repertoire of musical theater songs, tailored to the interests and abilities of its members, representing a variety of time periods and styles.

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Our mission is to craft a community of students, faculty, and local residents, all deeply engaged with the arts and humanities. We celebrate the intrinsic value of studying language, literature, history, philosophy, the environment, and the creative arts.

Each of our Student Advisory Board members is a passionate environmentalist, a hard-working student, and an innovative and creative thinker. SAB members run EH workshops, attend EH courses, meet regularly to discuss the environment and the humanities at Colby, and produce our environmental humanities literary and art magazine, FAUNA.

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The Chemistry Club provides students interested in chemistry with a place to express themselves and chat about chemistry. The main goals of the chemistry club are to let chemistry students, as well as non-chemistry students, connect with each other and get involved with Colby’s Chemistry Department, provide helpful resources like tutoring and information to chemistry (and STEM) students, and most importantly, to inspire and foster interest in chemistry among Colby students.

1. To provide a space for students to connect and get involved with Colby’s Chemistry Department
2. To perform outreach in public schools in the Greater Waterville Area.

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The aim of the Classics Club is to bring together majors, minors, and those curious about Classics in order to create a community interested in the ancient world. We provide opportunities to ask questions, learn more about Classics, and have fun in a relaxed environment. We’re hear to express our shared interest in ancient history and mythology in a great environment!

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Colby College Club Badminton exists to bring together players of all levels in a supportive, spirited community that sharpens skills, fosters teamwork, and promotes wellness through regular practice and friendly competition on campus and beyond.

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The Nordic Skiing Club is a team where Nordic skiers can continue to pursue their passion for skiing in college and newcomers can step on skis for the first time. This team gives students an opportunity to practice and compete at a less intense level than varsity sports teams. The club welcomes any level of skier and allows students to stay active in the outdoors during the cold winter months.

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We are a co-ed ski racing club. We primarily race and train, but we also love to have fun free skiing. We race in the Reynolds Division of USCSA (United States Collegiate Skiing Association) against several other Maine colleges and universities (Bates, Bowdoin, UMaine Orono, UMaine Farmington, and St. Joseph’s College) almost every weekend between January and March. No racing experience is necessary, and the ski races are all very fun, but you should be an advanced all-mountain skier.

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The purpose of this club is to provide an opportunity for people who have either played softball and would like the opportunity to continue playing at the non-varsity level. It’s also an opportunity for people who are interested in trying the sport to learn. Our goal is to provide a fun environment in practice to continue to play the sport we love, as well as organize scrimmages with other local schools.

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The Club Water Polo team is welcoming of anyone and everyone interested in the wonderful game of water polo. Water polo is a fast paced and action packed sport that is fun for all experience levels. We strive to create an atmosphere centered around learning the fundamentals of the game, having fun, and being competitive with the teams in our conference and the rest of the country. We are beyond excited to utilize the top tier facilities available to us here at Colby and we encourage anyone with a remote interest in water polo to come check out a practice!

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The purpose of this club is to provide students with the opportunity to play lacrosse recreationally as well as compete in some smaller-scale scrimmages and games. The club is open to anyone familiar with and willing to follow the rules of women’s lacrosse. It is recommended for players that have participated in the game previously (within that, skill-levels can vary).

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The Colby African Society (CAS) serves as a cultural and social support base for all students of African descent. We aim to celebrate African cultures by creating a platform on which all students interested in Africa can closely interact with each other and also share their cultures and experiences with the Colby community at large.

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The ASL Club provides a collaborative learning environment for students interested in learning American Sign Language and exploring deaf culture. As the third most commonly used language in the United States, ASL Club encourages students to connect and communicate with others in their community in a new way.

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The Colby Animation Society aims to provide students with the opportunity to learn about animations from different cultures all over the world through engaging in activities relating to animation and the culture of the animation in general.

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The purpose of this club is to allow students of Colby College a space to learn or practice archery. The club aims to be a space for students of varying levels of skill, from complete beginners to those who have been shooting for years. The club also aims to be a place for students to gather, socialize, and make friends.

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Best Buddies is a student-led organization that promotes socialization opportunities for friendships with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The majority of buddies reside in a group-home near within the Waterville community and participate in multiple programs per month that are run and organized by Colby student volunteers.

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Colby Biology Club is a departmental organization that aims to form a strong community of students who are interested in biology. We provide members with opportunities for networking, involvement in research, and career advancement through events such as dinners with professors and research panels. In doing this, we plan to provide a source of enjoyment for those interested in the field of science through events like trivia and professors’ react nights. Our ultimate aim is to provide a space for biology and non-biology majors to meet one another and create valuable experiences.

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The Colby Birds will create a community on campus where students, faculty, and members of the Colby community can share their mutual appreciation for nature through participation in bird-focused activities. Proposed programs include birdwatching opportunities and trips on and off-campus, building nest boxes, establishing and maintaining native gardens for bird habitats, collaborating with local/regional/national birding and conservation organizations, and educational opportunities such as speaker events and workshops. Birding, and nature-appreciation more broadly, are activities that anyone can partake in regardless of experience. We want to share inclusive opportunities for people to join in, get to know birds and our ecosystem, practice nature conservation on campus, and foster a shared positive experience with nature in Colby’s community.

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The Colby Blue Lights are a tenor-bass a Cappella group founded on the belief that singing and making music together should be utilized for making groovy sounds, meaningful connections, coveted memories, and having fun! We pride ourselves on creating a collaborative environment for our members to bring fun, energy, and entertainment to ourselves and our audiences. Inter-group community is a major focus for the group, which we facilitate through group dinners (Blinner), social events, and in practice! We don’t take ourselves too seriously and seek to foster a respectful, equitable, and groovy environment for ourselves and at Colby. In the words of the Blights: Shnuzie!

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Board Game Club's purpose is to foster an environment where members can engage with tabletop games ranging from board games to tabletop roleplaying games and card games such as Magic: The Gathering. To introduce players of all skills and backgrounds to the world of tabletop games, in a safe and inclusive environment. To offer meaningful alternatives for members of the Colby community who prefer not to party or drink, especially during traditionally party-centric events like Doghead.

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Colby Catholic seeks to encourage growth through fellowship and sharing of common faith experiences. In this spirit, opportunities are abundant where students, staff and faculty are invited to come to a deeper appreciation and a better understanding of Catholicism, especially how to share the love of God with the world.

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Chess is booming, and everyone’s invited! No matter your skill level, we’re here to learn, improve, and grow the game together—one move at a time!

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The club aims to provide students with the opportunity to train with other motivated climbers and attend collegiate climbing competitions. The club is open to anyone looking to improve their climbing skills in a focused environment. It is recommended that potential members attend at least two climb nights and are belay certified prior to joining the club. All skill levels are welcome.

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Colby Club Hockey aims to provide an opportunity for students to play ice hockey who may
otherwise be ineligible or uninterested in participating at the varsity level. Our top priority is
engagement and inclusivity, and we welcome students of all skill levels. Our team plays a
competitive intercollegiate season as members of the Division 3 NECHA Colonial North in the American Collegiate Hockey Association, but is nonetheless centered around making hockey accessible to all with core tenets of passion, integrity, and respect. We aim to foster an engaged and supportive community for anyone and everyone looking to play hockey at Colby.

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To provide an inclusive community for all members of the Colby population to
enjoy volleyball of all levels. To nurture a fun, stress free environment for people to
be active and improve on a new skill.

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