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Comp de Bloc

Comp de Bloc is a fun, community focused climbing competition at the University of Minnesota Climbing Gym. Join us for great routes, great people, and great prizes. The Comp will cater to climbers of all ability levels. Competition is open to all University of Minnesota students.

Learn more by visiting our Climbing + Bouldering page!

Sign up here.

Kindness Grows

Join RecWell in decorating your own plant pot for our Kindness Grows event!

Dates:
Minneapolis RecWell: April 4th in the Beacon room from 11am-5pm
St. Paul Gym: April 11 on the second floor from 4-7pm

Stop in when you're available for a fun, relaxing break from classes!

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:
March 29 - Beacon Room
April 12 - Beacon Room
April 26 - MP 6/7

Community Climb Day

Whether you're a new or experienced climber, you're encouraged to come climb in a welcoming and fun environment during Community Climb Days! Events take place from 11:30am-2pm. Visit our Climbing + Bouldering page to learn more.

Spring 2024 event dates:

  • Femmes, Women, Nonbinary: 4/6/24

Self-Defense Workshop

The UMPD Self-Defense Workshop is back for spring semester! Sign up here for only $5.
 
Spring semester dates:
3/27 6:00-8:00pm Beacon Room
4/24 6:00-8:00pm Beacon Room

Group Fitness Classes

Purchase a RecWell Group Fitness pass! Group Fitness is instructor-lead fitness classes. Any fitness level is encouraged to try Group Fitness. Learn how to purchase a FitPass here, and visit our group fitness schedules page to learn more about our offerings.

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

Les Mills Core Certification: April 13 & 14, 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.

Water Safety Festival 2024

Water Safety Festival 2024

Mark your calendars for April 28 for WSF 2024! Stay tuned for more information regarding events and performances, lessons and clinics, and activities.

Visit our webpage 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!