Special Interest Clubs
Anime Club
Contact: Hadiyah Al-Gahdari
The purpose of Anime Club is to share our interest for anime by having weekly showings of new anime, creating new friendships with the similar love for the interest and doing fun group activities together.
Asian New Media
Contact: Caitlin Cheng
Asian New Media is a welcoming and inclusive space for all Bryn Mawr students passionate about exploring and enjoying diverse forms of Asian entertainment. Our community comes together to read light novels, watch K-dramas, play games, and share our favorite hobbies. Whether you're a seasoned fan or just curious, this is the perfect place to discover new stories, shows, and activities you’ve never experienced before.
Bi-Co Film Society*
Instagram: @bicofilm_society
A place for film lovers throughout the Bryn Mawr and Haverford communities to watch and discover old or new favorite films.
Bi-Co Genshin Club*
Instagram: @bicogenshin
Bi-Co Genshin is a club for students who are fans of Hoovers games like Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero to come together to share their enjoyment of the game. We have biweekly meetings and a discord that serves as an online platform for game discussion and announcements. In the past we have hosted giveaways, provided creative supplies, and shared stickers for personal expression.
BMC Outdoor Club
Instagram: @bmcoutdoorclub
The BMC Outdoor Club exists for students of all experience who have a wide range of outdoor interests, including but not limited to hiking, swimming, kayaking, and biking. Our goal is to build connections both with students and the environment as we explore the greater Bryn Mawr area and beyond through Saturday and Sunday outings.
Board Game Club
Contact: Rosie Perez
For board game enthusiasts and newbies alike, BMC Board Games Club aims to provide a space for all to come together, have fun, and destress. We have a variety of co-op and competitive games, from all genres (strategy, mystery, adventure, etc) available at meetings, events, and for Bryn Mawr members to borrow.
Bryn Mawr College Baking Club
Instagram: @bmcbakingclub
The Bryn Mawr Baking Club aims to provide students with the ingredients, materials, tools, and facilities to create desserts together once a week. We bake various treats together, typically with a theme, while listening to music and often doing coloring pages or art during downtime (bake time). We welcome novice bakers, advanced bakers, and any Bryn Mawr students who enjoy desserts. We hope to provide students with the means to bake and create together!
Bryn Mawr Quiz Bowl
Instagram: @bmcquizbowl
Bryn Mawr College Quiz Bowl is an academic trivia team that participates in National Academic Quiz Tournaments. This club will have weekly practices to answer and write questions and work on buzzer skills as well as monthly trivia nights open to the Bi-Co community. It is a fun way to learn more and practice your trivia skills! Our intended audience is trivia enthusiasts.
Call of Duty Mobile Club
Contact: Eleanor Henson
COD Mobile Club provides a welcoming environment to enjoy the game, connect with others, and unwind.
Campfire Club
Instagram: @campireclubbmc
The purpose of this club is to host fires with hopes to instill in its members a respect for fire safety, fire building, and good conversation.
Clubstack
Contact: Anadys Rodriguez
Clubstack seeks to offer a space for Bryn Mawr's Substack writers to connect with each other, offer feedback, and enrich each other's lives.
Costume Society
Instagram: @costumesocietybmc
A space for Bryn Mawr students of all levels who are interested in in sewing, costume design, cosplay, dress history, and clothing of all kinds. Formerly "Historical Costume Society", we host a mix of educational events such as symposiums and workshops, themed parties and social opportunities, and casual get-togethers for making and building community. All are welcome, no experience necessary!
Cottagecore Palate
Contact: Jordyn Strunk
To educate our college community (Bryn Mawr & Haverford) about the local native edibles as well as land stewardship. We educate on the sustainability of foraging and the extensive health benefits of foraged edibles. We also host nature craft events that promote mental health and wellbeing. This is a club for those who share in the love of plants and mushrooms and would love to learn more about the medicinal and nutritional benefits of the everyday organisms around us, and those who also want to participate in nature/mushroom/plant themed crafts.
Dark and Dismal Club
Instagram: @darkndismal
Are you a fan of spine-chilling thrills, eerie mysteries, and all things that make your skin crawl? Dive into the darkness with Dark and Dismal, the premier destination for horror enthusiasts on campus and beyond. Our club is dedicated to exploring every facet of the horror genre. Join us for spine-tingling horror movie screenings where we'll showcase classic and contemporary fright films, followed by discussions that delve into the art of scares. Embrace the thrill of the unknown with our ghost-hunting expeditions, both within the haunted corners of our campus and in some of the most mysterious locales around. Uncover the spooky and extraordinary at horror and oddities conventions where spine-chilling panels, exclusive exhibits, and strange artifacts are kept away. Meet horror legends, explore unique merchandise, and immerse yourself in interactive experiences that celebrate the weird and wonderful. Whether you're a horror aficionado or just looking to embrace the macabre, there’s a place for you in our community. Join Dark and Dismal and let’s make your darkest nightmares come alive
EAT
Instagram: @bmc.e.a.t
EAT is a club dedicated to eating good food in the local Bryn Mawr area, ranging from carne asada tacos to fried chicken and waffles, from teppanyaki to bucatini alla' amatriciana, from egg tarts to ratatouille and more! We are so excited to explore the wide variety of cuisines and food options around Bryn Mawr College, and are open to all, including those with all sorts of dietary restrictions. We also will be having cultural food nights, with movies and activities from certain countries, and trivia nights, with international snacks and candies as prizes! Please don't hesitate to join, and feel free to suggest new restaurants or cafes to try for the greater group! We are hoping to meet three to four times a semester, with a blend of larger outings and smaller meetings.
Furry Club*
Instagram: @bico_furries
We are a space for furries and non-furries alike to meet each other, create art, and express themselves!
Gluten Free Club
Contact: Karleigh Bath
The purpose of this club is to connect gluten-free students via activities like gluten-free dinners and bakery trips, share lifestyle tips and experiences, and cook and bake together. We also advocate to administration and dining services for more inclusive dining options.
Haverford Pole Team*
Instagram: @hav_got_2_pole
To encourage students to learn to pole dance which helps grow confidence, increase flexibility and strength, and is super fun!
Hear Me Out
Instagram: @hearmeout.bmc
Hear Me Out is a silly presentations club that fosters a laidback and constructive environment for those of us interested in taking on the stage. Even those who don’t want to present will have fun watching and learning from other students! While our topics may not be serious, we will provide helpful public speaking tips as well. We will also play fun, public-speaking-related games to get each other talking and learning. Be prepared to laugh!
Poker Club
Instagram: @bmcpoker
The purpose of this organization shall be to create a safe and relaxed environment for students of all experience levels to play and practice poker.
The Bryn Mawr Book Club
Instagram: @bmc_bookclub
The Bryn Mawr Book Club is a place for book lovers to meet and discuss a semester book! We want to give students the space to read for fun, not just academics, and provide a community of others who share their love of reading!
The First Page*
Contact: @tricocreativewriters
The First Page: Tri-Co Creative Writing Association's purpose is to provide a safe space for people who enjoy creative writing, no matter the genre or experience level! We connect peer readers, have writing workshops, and attend readings and conferences. We hope to foster a welcoming and encouraging intercollege writing community and provide a support system at college and beyond.
Theme Park Enthusiast Club
Instagram: @bmcthemeparkenthusiasts
To unite Bryn Mawr students with an interest, excitement, or passion for theme parks, amusement rides, and/or other topics in the greater amusement industry!
Wednesday Morning Breakfast Club
Contact: Grace Roebuck
Wednesday Morning Breakfast Club provides a space for students to gather and celebrate the most important meal of the day: breakfast! Our group allows students to get together in order to nourish not only our bodies but also our souls!
Contact us
Residential Life & Student Engagement
You can find us on campus on the second floor of the Campus Center!
Residential Life
610-526-7331
reslife@qqzhangui.com
Student Engagement
610-526-7871
studentengagement@qqzhangui.com