April 13–26, 2026
RU Rec 2-Week Step Challenge
Join our annual Step Challenge and make movement a habit.
Did you know that 7,500 steps a day can help boost overall health, improve focus, and increase energy? Throughout the challenge, you’ll receive daily wellness tips and Rutgers Recreation programming highlights to keep you moving.
Participants who complete 52,500 steps per week will be entered into raffles for:
- IKEA prizes
- Amazon gift cards
- Start-Up Personal Training packages
- Massage appointments
Free registration: Here
Tuesday, April 14
Sound Bath at the Cook/Douglass Pool
Relax to the sounds of a crystal bowl sound bath while floating on the water. De-stress from your day and let your worries drift away.
Free registration: Here
Glow Climb
Blacklights are back at the Rockwall. Join us as we light up the College Avenue Rockwall with UV lighting for a glow-in-the-dark climbing experience.
Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
Location: Rockwall at the College Avenue Gym
Registration: Drop-in
Thursday, April 16
IKEA Café: Hej Rutgers
The Swedish Café is coming to campus. Every IKEA Family member can redeem a free craft drink and complimentary snack.
Take a Fika break in front of the College Avenue Gym and enjoy a moment to slow down.
Time: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Outside College Avenue Gym
Want to skip the line? Join IKEA Family in advance:
https://go.rutgers.edu/ikeacafe
Friday, April 17
Breathe & Bloom Yoga
Take a pause and give yourself the gift of calm. This gentle yoga and guided meditation class invites you to inhale peace and exhale stress.
Move mindfully, breathe deeply, and leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and ready to bloom into spring.
Includes giveaways and raffle prizes
Time: 12:00–1:15 PM
Location: Cook/Douglass Recreation Center
Registration: Drop-in (no registration required)
Saturday, April 18
Move with Meaning Workshop
A wellness experience that blends movement, reflection, and community.
Each session combines yoga or Pilates with journaling and guided conversation—creating space to slow down and reconnect with yourself.
Whether you come for movement, reflection, or simply a moment to breathe, this is a space to show up as you are and leave feeling grounded.
Sponsored by the Scarlet Well Grant Program
Free registration: Here
Thursday, April 23
Bring Your Kids to Work Day at Recreation
Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to bring their kids to Recreation.
College Avenue Gym (11:30 AM–1:30 PM):
Games, crafts, sports, and Rockwall climbing (first come, first served)
Werblin Recreation Center Pool (1:30–3:30 PM):
Open swim at the patio pool
Additional Programs & Information
Facility Hours
For hours by facility and specific areas (Rockwall, pool, etc.), Click Here
First Saturdays at the Rockwall (New)
Join us on the first Saturday of each month for extended climbing hours.
Time: 3:00–7:00 PM
Includes bouldering, top-rope climbing, and free harness rentals for students. Staff are available to assist beginners.
Location: Rockwall at the College Avenue Gym
Fitness & Wellness Drop-In Classes
Choose from 80+ classes per week, including:
Yoga, Pilates, BODYPUMP®, Spinning®, Dance, and more.
All classes are free, beginner-friendly, and require no registration.
Intramural Sports (Spring)
- April 10–11: Pickleball Tournament
Registration: March 30–April 7 - April 18–19: 2v2 Sand Volleyball
Registration: April 1–14 - April 25–26: Tennis Tournament
Registration: April 6–22
Register: here.
Program Registration
Register for:
- Adventure Recreation trips
- Semi-Private Pilates Reformer classes
- Small Group Training for Women
- Intro to Strength Training Workshops
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer course
- Swimming lessons
- CPR certification
- And more
Register here: here.
