Since Friday’s sessions will only be taking place in the morning, we have put together some group activities in the afternoon. These activities will give you a chance to socialize and collaborate with fellow WordCamp attendees, with many giving you the opportunity to experience all that beautiful downtown Ann Arbor has to offer.
After lunch, anyone interested in joining a group will meet back at the Cube (next the Michigan Union) at 2pm. From there, you will follow your group leader to the destination. If you are running a little late, don’t worry! As long as the activity you choose does not have a specific start time (tours), you can meet up with the group whenever you choose.
We may still be adding additional activities, and will have the complete list available at the registration table on Friday morning. Whether you are a seasoned developer, a beginner blogger, or anything in between, we encourage you to use this time to get to know the other members of the WordPress community!
Hackathon
Group Leader: Ross Johnson
Location: The 3.7 Designs office, 116 E. Washington #220 Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Spend an afternoon working on a new project or finishing an existing project! At the hackathon we’ll have space for those who want to code, collaborate and discuss their project with other developers.
Tennis
Group Leader: Joel Worsham
Location: Palmer Field, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Get some fresh air and exercise while working on your backhand! Spend the afternoon playing a friendly game of tennis with your fellow WordCampers.
*If you have a racket, please bring it with you. If you’d like to play but don’t have one, that’s okay too! We will have a few available. And don’t forget your water bottle!
Museum Tour
Group Leader: Sarah Collins
Location: LSA Museum of Natural Science, 1109 Geddes Ave, Ann Arbor MI 48109
The Museum of Natural History provides a window into the research of Natural Sciences conducted at UofM. Exhibits range from prehistoric life (including the most extensive dinosaur exhibits in the state of MI) to MI wildlife, geology and more.
Kayaking
Group Leader: Chris Christoff
Location: Argo Canoe Livery, 1109 Geddes Ave, Ann Arbor MI 48109
This trip starts with the fun Argo Cascades and ends with a relaxing paddle down the picturesque Huron River. The river is surrounded by parks providing an outdoor experience right in the city of Ann Arbor.
Cost is $20 per person
Pub Crawl
Group Leader: Andy Melichar & Ben Cool
Location: TBD
Join Andy and Ben as they explore some of the amazing local pubs and breweries that Downtown Ann Arbor has to offer!
Big House Tour
Group Leader: Kyle Maurer
Location: Michigan Stadium- “The Big House”, 1201 S Main St, Ann Arbor MI 49104
A 60-90 minute tour of the largest stadium in the country. This tour is limited to 20 people. Cost is $5 per person.
Scavenger Hunt
If you don’t see an activity that interests you (or just want to have even more fun!), take some time to explore the city. The scavenger hunt will take you all around town as you discover some things that make Ann Arbor unique. This is photo-based activity, so make sure your phone or camera is charged and ready to go. Be prepared to show your photos on Saturday, as you’ll have the opportunity to claim some great prizes from our generous WCA2 sponsors! For more information, check out the Scavenger Hunt page.