Events + Activities

Member Appreciation Day

Join us in celebrating you! Member Appreciation Day will take place on Thursday 4/25/24 and will include prizes, games, and snacks - all for free!

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Schedule

All day
Stop by for a snack and to enter a drawing to win a prize! | RecWell, St. Paul Gym
Bring a guest for free (guest must provide photo ID) | RecWell, St. Paul Gym, Dome
Take a free Group Fitness class | RecWell, St. Paul Gym

4pm - 6pm
eSports open house (additional entry into drawing for participating) | Beacon Room at RecWell
Yard games (additional entry into drawing for participating) | St. Paul Gym

6pm - 7:30pm
Trivia night & popcorn (additional entry into drawing for participating) | Beacon Room at RecWell

Drawing prizes include:
Semester Membership
Semester Locker
30 Minute Table Massage
Semester Climbing Pass
Semester Fit Pass
Small Group Training registration
Adult Swim Clinic Registration
Semester Maroon IM Pass

See you there!

Water Safety Festival 2024

The 2024 Water Safety Festival schedule is now live! Check it out here and sign up for the WSF event, as well as individual activities, lessons, and clinics.

Ski U Drop

Have a chance to jump off the 1, 5, 7, and 10m diving platforms at RecWell! Ski U Drop will take place on Thursday, April 18 from 8-10 pm. 
 
Participants will jump feet first, and no diving experience is needed. A brief swimming test (swim 25 yards unassisted) is required, and no registration is needed. Wear swim appropriate attire.

Small World Coffee Hour

Get to know more students on campus through free food, games, and activities at RecWell! Events will take place from 4-6pm.

Spring 2024 Dates:
April 26 - MP 6/7

Self-Defense Workshop

The UMPD Self-Defense Workshop is back for spring semester! Sign up here for only $5.
 
Spring semester dates:
4/24/24 6:00-8:00pm Beacon Room

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Outdoor Trips + Clinics

Looking to get out of Minneapolis for the day? A long weekend? Or a week? The Center for Outdoor Adventure offers day, weekend, and extended trips to help you venture out in a group setting.

The COA offers a variety of trips with different difficulty levels for everyone. Check out our trips + clinics page to find a trip that works for you!

Become a Certified Group Fitness Instructor

Classical Mat Pilates: August 18, 2024

Contact Alena Flowers at [email protected] with any questions.
Visit the Certifications + Training page of our website to register.

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Join Advanced Aquatics

The Gray Ducks Swim Team and Gopher Swim School Swim Clinics are part of RecWell's advanced aquatics. Advance to the next level with Gray Ducks or work on your swimming technique with swim clinics! Visit our advanced aquatics page to learn more.

UMN Faculty Staff Days @ RecWell

On the third Thursday of each month, UMN Faculty and Staff can access all RecWell facilities for free, no membership required. Access also includes free open climbing (MPLS only), free Group Fitness classes, and a free daily locker. Visit the Member Service Desk at University Recreation and Wellness Center or St. Paul Gym when checking in to access free day offerings.

Upcoming dates: April 18, May 16

Check out our Free Third Thursdays page for more info!