Recreation & Wellness empowers students to pursue their overall well-being through engaging and supportive fitness, sports and outdoor programming. RecWell supports health, competition, community and fun. We offer something for everyone, so: Get Involved. Be Active. Live Healthy.
RecWell Programs
The Recreation Center is managed by Athletic & Recreation Facilities at GVSU. Visit Athletic & Recreation Facilities for information about the Rec Center and other recreation facilities.
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Laker Navy continues tradition of hosting Lubbers Cup
The GVSU Rowing Club hosted the annual Lubbers Cup regatta on April 4 in Grand Rapids. This article tells the story of the dedication of its athletes.
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RecWell Events
Weekly Hikes (on campus)
Come join us for weekly hikes every Tuesday on the trails around campus!Meeting at the Zumberge Pond at 6p on TuesdaysRSVP here for October Hikes!
Smoky Mountains National Park - OA Fall Break Trip
Trade the classroom for the trail and spend Fall Break exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Hike scenic mountain ridges, discover hidden waterfalls, camp beneath star-filled skies, and experience the outdoors like never before. This adventure...
MONSTER MASH Dance Party!
We are BACK with our annual MONSTER MASH Dance Party! Put on your costume and join us for a fang-tastic evening of music, dancing, goodies, and glow lights! Count on us to bring the sPoOky vibes and electric energy! Sign up NOW... if you DARE! Trust. Y...
Bike Breakdown Session 2
A volunteer opportunity helping OA break down the inventory of abandoned/ broken bikes. Well break things down to save what we can for other students to use in their own repairs, recycle as much as possible, leaving minimal parts for the landfill. This...
Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays
Monday mindfulness: an excuse to slow down. Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature. We will discuss/practice grounding techniques, self portraits depicting our energy flow, and other healthy coping strategies. Gatherings w...