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February 2019
Rock Gym: Belay Class
Learn the essentials of belaying for climbers and become a certified belayer at the Rutgers Rock Wall. Lesson will teach everything you need to know to safely belay a climber up the wall. Includes instruction on belay setup and techniques, knots, and proper safety checks. The class will end with the 1st of 3 total belay tests. No previous experience necessary (familiarity with the rock wall is recommended - feel free to come in during our open hours and try…
Find out more »Small Group Training for Women Starts Feb. 5
Date: February 5, 2019 - March 14, 2019 Time: 8:00am - 9:00am Location: College Ave Gym, Boxing gym STUDENT/MEMBER FEE= $96 Stay healthy and strong this spring with RUREC! Weight training is vitally important for women to enhance muscle tone, boost metabolism, maintain a functional lifestyle, and see a positive change in body composition. With guidance from a female personal trainer, female students will work out together throughout the progressive 6 weeks to target multiple muscle groups using free weights…
Find out more »Small Group Training for Faculty/Staff Starts Feb. 5
Date: February 5, 2019 - March 14, 2019 (session I) March 26, 2019 - May 2, 2019 (session II) Time: 5:15pm - 6:15pm Location: College Ave Gym, Boxing Gym This progressive program, geared towards non-students ages 30 and over, focuses on functional movements that are necessary to live a productive and active lifestyle. Your personal trainer will guide you through a total body workout to increase stamina, strength, mobility, and flexibility. Participants will learn to use a variety of…
Find out more »Spring Fitness Challenge Starts Feb. 11
Date: Feb. 11 - March 3 Rec is challenging you to move more for 21-days this Spring! Step up to the challenge by achieving at least 70,000 steps each week for the 3 week duration. If you complete this goal, you earn your free Rec T-shirt! Recieve motivation with daily communication from your virtual coach and accountability with use of online activity tracking. If daily steps aren't enough of a challenge, we're also throwing in a Strong Core Challenge. Each…
Find out more »Tower Jump
Date: February 26, 2019 Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Werblin Rec Center Swimming Pool Jump from our 10 meter diving tower into our 17 ft diving well. With the safety and guidance of Varsity Swim Coach Fred Woodruff, you will know what it is like to drop from over 30ft into the Olympic Pool at The Sonny Werblin Recreation Center. *Participants must be comfortable submerging in deep water.* Participants must arrive by 8:30pm to be able to participate in the…
Find out more »March 2019
Tree Climbing
Date: 3/2/19 Time: 10am-4:30pm Location: Meet at Basecamp Climb to top of 100 feet trees in a winter wonderland right on Rutgers campus! Join us for a treetop experience like no other with a view of the Rutgers Ecological Preserve. Learn the basics of tree climbing and knot tying and see how high you can climb. Practice zip lining down to the ground and hang out in a hammock suspended off the ground. To register, click here.
Find out more »Lemon Squeezer Hike
Date: 3/8/19 Time: 9am-9:30pm Location: Meet at Basecamp (Cook) This hike takes you up to Harriman State Park, where you can experience part of New York's Appalachian Trail. Follow along the AT to find out why this trail was named Lemon Squeeze, and we guarantee some rewarding views of Island Pond and the mountains of New York State. Refund Policy: Class fees are not refundable less than 7 days prior to the trip. Refunds will NOT be issued to persons…
Find out more »Bike at the Beach
Come bike with us at Sandy Hook and enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds the shore has to offer, from a wide array of wildlife to gorgeous views of the bay and Atlantic ocean. Perhaps even from atop the Sandy Hook Lighthouse! Trip/class cannot be refunded less than 7 business days prior to the start date. All refund requests will be subject to a 20% administrative fee. In the event that a program is cancelled, students will be notified via…
Find out more »BONAIRE SPRING BREAK DIVE TRIP
Date: 3/16-3/23 Join Rutgers Scuba for a SPRING BREAK dive trip to beautiful BONAIRE THE “SHORE DIVING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD”, BONAIRE’S ACCESSIBLE CORAL REEFS CREATE ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS DIVE DESTINATIONS IN THE SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN. Bonaire’s Marine Park Offers a total of 86 dive sites and is home to over 57 Species of soft and stony coral with more than 470 fish species. Bonaire is a National Marine Park and the reefs are pristine. Enjoy laid back,…
Find out more »Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing
Date: March 29, 2019 Time: 8:00am - 5:30pm Location: Base Camp Whether you are an experienced rock climber, or just looking to try out the sport for the first time, we invite you to join us outdoors and out on the rock face. We'll be spending the day in Pennsylvania overlooking the beautiful Tohickon Creek while trying a variety of routes on the rock face. All climbing is top-rope. Harnesses and helmets are provided for all participants. Refund Policy: …
Find out more »Stairway to Heaven Hike
Date: March 30, 2019 Time: 8:00am - 5:30pm Location: Base Camp Stairway to Heaven is one of the most famous hikes in New Jersey, with good reason! This trek will take you up the historical Appalachian Trail to Pinwheel Vista for some of the best views in all of northern NJ. On a clear day you can see all the way to High Point. Refund Policy: Class fees are not refundable less than 7 days prior to the trip. …
Find out more »Palisades Hike
Date: 3/31/19 Time: 9am-4pm Location: Meet at Basecamp (Cook) Join us as we head to the Palisades on the border between New Jersey and New York. This area has it all, including a waterfall, shoreline hiking, and gorgeous cliffs overlooking the Hudson. This is a moderate hike with potentially slippery rocks, but is well worth the effort. Refund Policy: Class fees are not refundable less than 7 days prior to the trip. Refunds will NOT be issued to persons who…
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