WELCOME BACK TO RECREATION
For hours by facility and rooms/areas (including the Rockwall and Pool), please click here.
Fitness & Wellness Drop-In Classes
Choose from 80+ classes per week, including Yoga, Pilates, BodyPump®, Spinning®, and more.
All classes welcome new participants. Introductory classes will be offered during the first days of the semester, with the full spring schedule beginning Monday, January 26, 2026.
View the schedule here.
Register for Programs
Adventure Recreation trips, swimming lessons, CPR, workshops, and wellness opportunities.
Register here.
WELCOME WEEK EVENTS & PROGRAMS
January 20–31, 2026
Massage Therapy Special
Discounted rates available January 20–31
Locations: Cook/Douglass Recreation Center & Werblin Recreation Center
Book your appointment here.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Intramural Sports Registration Opens
Basketball, soccer, volleyball & cricket
Men’s, Women’s, and Co-Recreational options
Registration runs January 20–27
Register here.
Drop-In InBody Testing
2:00–5:00 PM
Werblin Recreation Center
5-minute metabolic and body composition assessments with Rutgers Recreation Personal Training staff.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Campfire & S’mores
4:00–8:00 PM
Cook/Douglass Recreation Center
No registration. Drop in and relax with Adventure Recreation staff.
Float & Fins Dive-In Movie
8:00–10:00 PM
Cook/Douglass Recreation Center Pool
Watch Jaws from the pool or deck on a giant screen.
Free mocktails and fresh popcorn.
No registration—just drop in.
Friday, January 23, 2026
Fitness & Wellness Friday
12:00–5:00 PM
Werblin Recreation Center
No registration—just drop in.
Includes:
InBody Testing (1:00–5:00 PM)
Fitness Classes (Yoga, Pilates, BodyPump®)
Spinning Marathon (3:30–5:00 PM)
Chair Massage (1:00–5:00 PM)
Small Group Training
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Intro to Strength Training Workshop
10:00–11:00 AM
Werblin Fitness Center
Register here.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Jockey Hollow Hiking Trip
One-Time Event
8:30 AM–3:30 PM
Register here.
Monday, January 26, 2026
Spring Fitness & Wellness Class Schedule Begins
View the schedule here.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
RU Swim School
Werblin Recreation Center
The event will take place at the Werblin Recreation Center patio pool (heated to 85°, 4 feet deep throughout), located at 656 Bartholomew Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854.
All equipment will be provided—participants should bring a swimsuit, towel, and optional goggles.
This is a free, 2-hour swim lesson, with participants grouped by swimming comfort level.
Register here.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
NJ Devils Trip
Registration info coming soon.
Glow in the Dark Dance
6:00–7:00 PM
College Avenue Gym (CAG), Upper Gym
Registration info coming soon.
Friday, January 30, 2026
Snow Tubing Trip
One-Time Event
2:00–8:00 PM
Register here.
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Intro to Strength Training Workshop
10:00–11:00 AM
Werblin Fitness Center
Register here.
