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Outdoor Recreation Community

A page within Rec Sports

Do you have a passion for the outdoors?  Does living a life of adventure sound interesting?
Then you should consider applying to live in the Outdoor Living Learning Community in Eagle Hall.

The Outdoor Recreation Living and Learning community is designed for students who have a passion for and an interest in outdoor activities and the environment. They must be willing to be challenged, have a desire to gain skills outside of the classroom, and participate in extracurricular activities and events relating to the outdoors. No previous experience is required for participation—just a willingness to participate, learn, and have fun! Residents of this community will pay an additional $400 to cover the cost of the extensive programming provided by the Outdoor Connection.

Types of activities community members participate in

  1. Backpacking
  2. Stand up paddleboarding
  3. Kayaking
  4. Canoeing
  5. Camping
  6. Biking
  7. Caving
  8. Climbing
  9. and much more

 

As a member of this active and unique community, you can expect to 

  • Live in an environment and community for students who share an interest in the outdoors and in leadership
  • Experience programs and opportunities that will allow you to refine your leadership skills, explore career opportunities in outdoor recreation and be part of an active & supportive community 
  • Help develop a community that is passionate about the outdoors and the environment

Recreational Eagle Center (REC) Hours

May 13-May 19

Monday - Saturday: 12pm-6pm
Sunday: Closed

Upcoming Hours

Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu

Outdoor Connection (OC) Hours

May 13-May 19 CLOSED

Upcoming Hours

Contact Us
608.785.8860
outdoorcnt@uwlax.edu

Fitness Center Hours

May 13-May 19

Monday - Saturday: 12pm-6pm
Sunday: Closed

Upcoming Hours

Live Facility Counts

Contact Us
608.785.5210
recoffice@uwlax.edu

Climbing Wall Hours

CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER

Upcoming Hours

Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu

EZONE Esports & Gaming Hours

May 13-19

Monday - Saturday: 12pm-6pm
Sunday: Closed

Upcoming Hours

Contact Us
608.785.8921
recsportsesports@uwlax.edu

Mitchell Hall Pool Hours

CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER

Contact Us
608.785.8698
recoffice@uwlax.edu

Fieldhouse Hours

Access to the Fieldhouse during open rec hours is restricted to those who have a current REC membership (student, faculty/staff, alumni).

Finals Week Open Rec Hours (May 6-May 12)
Sunday:  Closed

Second Floor Track Hours
Managed by the Athletic Department
Monday-Friday:  11am-1pm

The open walking hours at the fieldhouse for current faculty, staff and students will end for the semester on May 10. There will be no summer open walking. Open walking with begin again on the first day of classes on Sept. 3, 2024

Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu