Etown Campus Recreation & Well-Being/Bowers Center

Etown Campus Recreation & Well-Being/Bowers Center Official page of the Office of Campus Recreation and Well-Being, housed in the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-Being at Elizabethtown College.

We offer purposeful programming & a state-of-the-art facility for our college community.

09/01/2026

POV: Intramural season is approaching!

📆Friday, September 4 is the last day to register your team for IM Flag Football 🏈 and IM Soccer! ⚽

The Beach Volleyball Tournament 🏐 sign ups run until September 11 and the Spikeball Tournament sign ups run until October 16.

Welcome Back, BLUE Jays! Visit the Demonstration Kitchen in the Bowers Center on Wednesday, September 2 from 3 - 5 p.m....
09/01/2026

Welcome Back, BLUE Jays! Visit the Demonstration Kitchen in the Bowers Center on Wednesday, September 2 from 3 - 5 p.m. to enjoy a BLUEberry-themed treat while you learn more about the kitchen and upcoming programs. We can't wait to see you there!

Come visit with Joel French, Director of the Human Performance Lab, and RecWell's Personal Trainers to learn about the n...
08/31/2026

Come visit with Joel French, Director of the Human Performance Lab, and RecWell's Personal Trainers to learn about the new Built from the Basics 3-part seminar this semester, which aims to teach you how to create a weekly workout and how to fuel your work outs to meet your goals! We will also have information about group fitness classes, Personal Training, the Human Performance Lab, complementary body composition sign ups and giveaways! Visit us Tuesday, September 1 from 3-5pm and again Wednesday, September 9 from 11am-1pm in the Bowers Center Upper Lounge.

Group Fitness Preview Week is a great way to sample different classes RecWell will offer this semester. Each class is sh...
08/28/2026

Group Fitness Preview Week is a great way to sample different classes RecWell will offer this semester. Each class is shortened to 30 minutes in length, making it easier to try more classes! Preview Week runs from August 31 - September 4. Classes are free for students and employees! For more information or to register for classes, visit: https://etown.dserec.com/online/cr/calendar/calendar-weekly-view

Group fitness classes are free of charge to our Etown students and employees. A wide variety of group fitness classes ar...
08/28/2026

Group fitness classes are free of charge to our Etown students and employees. A wide variety of group fitness classes are offered each semester to accommodate a range of skills, interests and ages! Check out our group fitness website to learn more and register for a class! Follow along with Bella, one of our spin instructors this year!

Personal Training is a service available for purchase to all students, faculty, staff, and current Affiliate and Family ...
08/27/2026

Personal Training is a service available for purchase to all students, faculty, staff, and current Affiliate and Family Rec Pass Members with a valid Etown ID. Whether you are just starting your fitness journey, or are looking to change up your fitness routine, our Certified Personal Trainers are committed to serving you. Let them guide you through a program specifically designed and tailored to help you achieve your goals. Reach out to [email protected] or visit our Personal Training section on our website to request more information! Noah, Tommy and Sierra are our Personal Trainers this year! Follow along with Sierra today!

Get to know RecWell today, Wednesday, August 26, by stopping at the SWAG table in the BSC from 11am-1pm and again in the...
08/26/2026

Get to know RecWell today, Wednesday, August 26, by stopping at the SWAG table in the BSC from 11am-1pm and again in the Bowers Center Lower Lounge from 3-5pm. Our Student Wellness Advocacy Group (SWAGs) are students dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyles on campus through programs and educational opportunities. They also staff the Well! Located on the second floor of the Bowers Center, the Well offers health and wellness information and resources, along with free over-the-counter health supplies such as band-aids, OTC medicines, sexual health supplies and two new massage chairs! SWAGs also help with the Relaxation Room, a quiet place to unwind and de-stress. Within our Health Promotion area, we also offer nutrition counseling and programming in our Demonstration Kitchen, such as healthy grab and go food options and cooking classes! Follow along with SWAG, Julia, today!

Join RecWell and for the Clubs and Orgs Fair & Jay Play Day on Friday, August 28 in the Bowers Center Fieldhouse! Fro...
08/26/2026

Join RecWell and for the Clubs and Orgs Fair & Jay Play Day on Friday, August 28 in the Bowers Center Fieldhouse! From 2 - 5 p.m. enjoy activities such as a photo booth, make and take street signs, Dart Soccer, Tic Tac Toss, a face painter, a caricature artist and lots of yard and sports games! You can also visit with all of Etown's clubs and organizations as well as find information on different campus services and available student worker positions! All events are while supplies last.

Congratulations to Leah Gormley for winning our first day of class giveaway basket! She’s stocked up and ready for a fun...
08/25/2026

Congratulations to Leah Gormley for winning our first day of class giveaway basket! She’s stocked up and ready for a fun, successful and healthy semester!

To promote a healthy and active lifestyle, starting Fall 2026, RecWell will provide unstructured, drop-in access to the ...
08/25/2026

To promote a healthy and active lifestyle, starting Fall 2026, RecWell will provide unstructured, drop-in access to the Bowers Center Fieldhouse on Courts 2 and 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Open Recreation (“Open Rec”) hours are intended to provide Elizabethtown College members with the opportunity to independently participate in safe, inclusive, informal recreational and fitness activities for wellness, enjoyment, and leisure during designated midday hours.

Open Rec time is available on a first come, first serve basis to currently enrolled students, faculty and staff with a valid Etown ID. All participants must check in at the Welcome Desk before entering the fieldhouse.

Check out equipment at the Welcome Desk!

For full policies, please visit https://www.etown.edu/bowers-center/fitness.aspx

Questions regarding Open Rec time or policies can be directed to Whitney Crull, [email protected].

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1 Alpha Drive
Elizabethtown, PA
17022

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 11pm
Tuesday 6am - 11pm
Wednesday 6am - 11pm
Thursday 6am - 11pm
Friday 6am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 8pm

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