Welcome to campus, Active Badgers! With a variety of in-person events, we’ll show you all the ways you can play hard, get fit, and live well. All you have to do is find what moves you (don’t worry, we’re here to help).
If you want to get involved AND win some sweet prizes along the way, check out our new Around the Rec program here.
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Bakke Block Party presented by The James
Date: Sunday, September 1
Time: 3 – 6pm
Location: Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center
Registration required: No
Join us for a variety of activities and opportunities to explore all Bakke has to offer. We’ll have free ice skating, log rolling, Esports games, an open house in our teaching kitchen, open rec climbing on Mt. Mendota, virtual simulator games and more! If you need accommodations please email accommodations@recwell.wisc.edu.
UW-Madison Kick Off Blood Drive
Date: Tuesday, September 3 – Thursday, September 5
Time: 11am – 5pm
Location: Nicholas Recreation Center
Registration required: Suggested, walk-ins will be taken but you can also sign-up for a time to donate
Tackle the need for blood and start the semester off right with this years annual American Red Cross blood drive. Every two seconds in the United States blood is needed to respond to a patient emergency. All presenting donors will receive a Red Cross t-shirt, and a free Ian’s Pizza slice card (as quantities allow).
Free Group Fitness Classes presented by American Family Insurance
Date: Wednesday, September 4 – Tuesday, September 10
Location: Nicholas Recreation Center & Bakke Wellbeing & Recreation Center
Registration required: No
Enjoy free walk-in group fitness classes for the first week of school, on us! Our instructors lead fun and motivating group workouts designed for all fitness levels. Whether you want to connect to your breath with yoga or pump up the beat with Zumba, you’ll find what you’re looking for in our wide variety of classes.
You must be a UW-Madison student or Rec Well member to participate.
Nick @ Night presented by The James
Date: Thursday, September 5
Time: 6 – 9pm
Location: Nicholas Recreation Center
Registration required: No
Explore Rec Well and the Nick at Nick @ Night! This event will feature a variety of activities like fitness classes, open rec swim, program tabling, and more. Come learn about everything we have to offer. Prizes include t-shirts and Rec Well swag.
Bucky’s Great Escape
Date: Saturday, September 14
Time: 1 – 3pm
Location: Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center
Registration required: Yes
Join other students in rescuing Bucky from his sett (a badger’s den) by working together to solve puzzles and complete fun team challenges. Come with a friend or come on your own! This will be a fun opportunity to connect with other students.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
ACCOMMODATIONS
We are committed to offering inclusive and accessible programs. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in one of our programs, attend an event, or use our facilities, please contact us at (608) 262-0297 or accommodations@recwell.wisc.edu.