This year’s Summer Camp looked very different from previous summers. Each week, we shared a weekly newsletter with themed activities to do at home, and we’ve compiled all of them here for your Jr. Active …
Year: 2020
Opening dates set for Shell, NTS, Nicholas Recreation Center
The Shell and Nielsen Tennis Stadium (NTS) will reopen to students, faculty, and staff on Monday, August 17. The Nicholas Recreation Center is expected to open in a limited capacity on Monday, September 14. Shell …
Stay connected with the MyWellness app
Are you looking to track workouts, measure results, and stay better connected to our offerings? There’s an app for that! We recently introduced MyWellness by Technogym, a free app loaded with features that allow you …
Hobson returns to campus as director of Recreation & Wellbeing
Aaron Hobson, a seasoned leader and campus recreation professional with Wisconsin roots, will officially join UW-Madison as director of Recreation & Wellbeing in early August. After growing up in Richland Center, WI playing and loving …
The 7 aspects of wellbeing: What are they and how can you protect them?
What does the word wellbeing mean, and how would you define it? At UW-Madison, rather than using one brief definition, we define wellbeing by recognizing seven aspects: health, meaning, safety, connection, achievement, growth, and resiliency. …
What to know about food and COVID-19
(Photo by Jeff Miller / UW-Madison) Is it safe to order take-out? Should I disinfect my groceries? What should I eat to boost my immunity? We sat down (virtually) with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Dr. Tara …
Updates on facilities and summer operations
As other gyms around Madison start to reopen, we know you’re anxious to return to our facilities. We get it – we’re just as eager to welcome you back. Unfortunately, we aren’t able to announce …
Our commitment to action
Being an Active Badger is about more than being physically active. It extends beyond the walls of our facilities and sidelines of a field. It’s more than lifting weights or running around a track. And …
How to build a gratitude practice
(Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison) Although it can feel difficult to name things that we’re grateful for during times of stress, loss, and anxiety, regularly saying thank you is one of the healthiest gifts you can …
Winners of the 2019-20 Sport Club Awards
It has been an exciting year for Sport Clubs and we are so proud of their achievements. There were several regional and national appearances, tournament wins, and team bonding moments. We even added a few …