Student Recreation and Fitness Center

"Me thinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow." - Thoreau


Jill Siegfried
Director of Student Recreation, Fitness & Wellness

Philosophy



Lewis University has long recognized that a quality education includes both classroom and co-curricular opportunities. The University has endorsed the concept of a healthy mind in a healthy body through the funding of the Student Recreation and Fitness Center. Here, fitness, wellness, intramural, and recreational programs and activities are provided for the students, faculty/staff, alumni, spouses, and children, as well as other Lewis University community members. This provides a unique environment for students to interact with other members of the larger University community.



A Wealth of Opportunity



The Student Recreation and Fitness Center provides a wealth of opportunity for your personal development. Membership to our premier facility opens the door to a variety of fitness, recreational and sporting opportunities for your participation. Clean facilities, convenient hours and a friendly courteous staff help make for a wonderful place to recreate.

Features and Amenities



Amenities at the Lewis University Student Recreation and Fitness Center provide members with convenience.
  • Towel and lock service
  • Video lending service
  • Basketball, volleyball, tennis racquet, football, soccer ball, softball equipment program
  • Court reservation up to 48 hours in advance
  • Special events/wellness programs


Student Recreation Membership Fees



Types of Memberships
Annual
Quarterly
Monthly
Students/Faculty/Staff
Free
N/A
N/A
Faculty/Staff Spouse (payroll deduct $5.38/paycheck)
$140
N/A
N/A
Faculty/Staff Family (payroll deduct $10.92/paycheck)
$284
N/A
N/A
Alumni - Friends of the University - Single
$180
$50
$20
Alumni - Friends of the University - Double
$315
$90
$35
Alumni - Friends of the University - Family
$450
$125
$50
Breakfast Club
$150
$40
$15
Outside Members - limited to 25 - initiation $75
$180
$50
N/A


Links of Interests

 

 
JFK Student Recreation and Fitness Center
(2:34 min) (4.9 MB)
 
     
 
     
Club Sports - Hockey
Club Sports - Hockey		  
     
RAD Camp 2013
RAD Camp 2013		  


Facility Services



Lost and Found
Contact the Recreation Center Entrance Customer Service Desk regarding lost items. The manager on duty will contact you if the item is located. The Lewis University Student Recreation and Fitness Center is not responsible for items lost or stolen.

Guest Privileges
Members/students are allowed to bring a guest to the Student Recreation and Fitness Center for a nominal fee each visit. All guests are required to check in with a member and present the appropriate fee to the recreation center entrance customer service representative. Frequent guests can obtain a five-use pass at a reduced fee.

Membership Privileges
Your basic membership entitles you to the following:

  • Facility orientation
  • Basic lock and towel service
  • Fitness/Wellness lending library
  • Equipment checkout
  • Group exercise programs
  • Pool use
  • Fieldhouse use
  • Fitness Center/Free Weight area use

 

Hours of Operations (Summer Hours)

Student Recreation and Fitness Center
Monday - Thursday
8am - 8pm
Friday
8am - 5pm
Saturday
Noon - 4pm
Sunday
CLOSED

 

Weight Room
Closed for summer (Will reopen in fall)

 

Pool
Monday - Thursday
8am - 11am
5pm - 8pm
Friday
8am -11am
Saturday
Noon - 4pm
Sunday
CLOSED

Closures:

  • Commencement 5/17 (after 2), 5/18, 5/19
  • Memorial Day May 27th
  • Closed July 4th

*Due to summer rentals there will be times when the field house is unavailable for patron use. We apologize for any inconvenience during those times and appreciate your cooperation in not using the designated area of the building during those times.

Contact our front desk line at (815) 836-5051 for any questions regarding availability, schedules, and other information.