Building Community From Day One: Campus Rec in Action
Campus Recreation played a key role in welcoming new students during New Student Days, hosting a series of engaging events that helped students connect and feel at home. Highlights included the Powerhouse Takeover, Field Day, New Student Sand Volleyball Tournament, and the Buccaneer Boathouse Bash—each a big success that gave new BUCCANEERS a fun start to their campus experience.
These events would not have been possible without the outstanding efforts of our Orientation Leaders and Resident Assistants. Their energy and leadership helped to make sure New Student Days ran smoothly. A lot of these activities take place after 5 p.m., so they can sometimes go unseen by faculty and staff, but it’s important to recognize the vital role our student leaders play in creating these experiences. We invite faculty and staff to join us at future evening and weekend events to see firsthand how impactful these moments are for our students.
Fall 2025: What’s New!
Campus Rec is back for another exciting semester! Fall Intramurals are here: Volleyball, Soccer, and Thursday Night Bags League. Registration opened August 20th, so now’s the time to round up your friends, dream up a team name, and get ready for some great competition.
Intramurals are just the start. The first Saturday of every month, join us for Powerhouse After Dark — a chance to hang out, relax, and play. We are keeping the Powerhouse open until 10pm, Come watch a movie while floating in the pool, try your hand at table tennis, show off your skills in a pool tournament, or see how you stack up against the rest of campus in a game of badminton. It’s all about fun times, great company, and a little friendly rivalry.
The Gear Shack — our home base for all things Campus Rec and your on-campus spirit store. Whether you’re looking to grab a new Buc T-Shirt, check out sports equipment, borrow camping gear, or take a bike for a spin, we’ve got it! You can also stop by to see intramural schedules updated standings! Stay tuned for updated hours.
Play. Paddle. Pedal - This Is Your Campus Rec
INTRAMURALS FALL SEASON I
Schedule:
Volleyball - Tuesday Nights In The Flood Arena, Sports Center. Registration is open, games are set to begin next week!
Soccer - Sunday Afternoons In The O'Neil Fieldhouse, Powerhouse. Registration is open, games are set to begin next week. IM Soccer enforces the "Varsity Rule" no more than 3 varsity players may play at the same time.
Bags League - Thursday Nights In The Riverside Lounge, Powerhouse. Registration is open, join us on Thursdays for some Thursday Night Football and bags.
Get moving with Campus Rec Fitness!
We’ve got a full lineup to keep you active all week long—Strength on Tuesdays at 5pm, Yoga on Wednesdays at 6pm, and Strength/Core on Thursdays at 5pm. Looking for something new? Try Jujitsu on Tuesdays at 6pm and Saturdays at 2pm!
Coming Soon! - Zumba and Dance Jam.
Don’t miss out—download the Campus Rec App to stay up-to-date and reserve your spot in class today!
OUTDOOR REC
Your adventure starts with Campus Rec!
The Gear Shack is your one-stop shop for outdoor fun—open weekends 10am–10pm and weekdays 11am–1pm & 3pm–9pm. Swing by to check out bikes, campong gear, sports equipment, and more!
Ready to hit the water? The Buccaneer Boathouse is open Sundays 1–3pm and both Wednesdays & Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Try a kayak, canoe, or stand up paddleboard! Not ready for the river, we have lots of yard games as well!
Check out a Sinnissippi Cruiser and take advantage of the river path! Bikes can be checked out from the Gear Shack: Ride with friends or enjoy a solo cruise along the Rock River. Just remember, all bikes must be returned by 8pm the same day—no overnight checkouts.
REMINDER: all Gear Shack rentals, bike checkouts, and Boathouse use require you to sign in or check items out by using the Campus Rec App.
POWERHOUSE HOURS
Weekdays: 7:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Nicholls Natatorium Hours
Open Swim is available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:15am–8:30am and 11am–1pm, Saturdays from 12–3pm, and Sundays from 3–6pm. More hours will be added soon as staffing allows - stay tuned!