Harper College

Upcoming Events

Group Exercise Schedule

Campus Recreation offers a variety of group exercise classes FREE for Harper students and Health and Recreation Center members! Our classes are led by certified group exercise instructors with expertise in providing motivating, challenging and fun group exercises classes to a wide range of populations. Formats include Functional Strength, Yoga, Power Hour, Total Body Barre and Flex & Ride and more.

March Madness Events

IM Basketball League - March 11, 18, April 1, and 8 from 12 - 12:45 p.m.

Intramural sport leagues are designed for all levels and are a fun and social way to stay active, meet others and build a community in a safe, friendly and inclusive environment. All sport leagues are held at the Health and Recreation Center (Building M) and require registration. 

Men's and Women's Bracket Party - Monday, March 16 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Kick off March Madness with a bracket creation party in the Gaming Lounge! Build your perfect bracket, enjoy some snacks, and talk hoops with friends. No registration required. Access to the Gaming Lounge is included in a Health and Recreation Center memberships and or the purchase of single-entry pass. Registration is not required.

Sweet 16 Watch Party - Friday, March 27 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Catch all the excitement of the Men’s and Women’s NCAA tournaments in the Gaming Lounge! Grab your friends, find a spot, and cheer on your favorite teams as they battle for the championship. Whether you’re tracking every bracket-busting upset or just soaking in the tournament atmosphere, you won’t miss a second of the action. Snacks will be provided. Registration is not required.

30-Day Plank Challenge; Sunday, April 5 to Monday, May 4

This 30-day challenge will help strengthen your core, improve stability, reduce back pain, and build your overall endurance. It will also get you prepared for the Plank Competition on Tuesday, May 6. Practice on your own or practice at the end of all our group exercise classes during the 30-days. Planks will be performed on the forearms and toes.

Plank Competition; Tuesday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Compete against others and see how long you can hold a plank. Planks will be performed on your forearms and toes. The top 3 women and the top 3 men who hold the plank the longest win a $10 SODEXO gift card and the top 2 overall winners receive a gift card and an official Rec Center hoodie. The Plank Competition will be held at the Rec Center - Fitness Center (M2520).

Celebrate Earth Week and Walk, Run or Plog; April 19 to April 25, 2026

Campus Recreation wants you to stay healthy and save the earth too. Invite your friends and family to walk, run and plog outside for Earth Week! “Plogging” is the Swedish fitness craze designed to save the earth by picking up trash while you run or jog. Not into plogging? Try “plalking” which is walking while picking up trash.

Last Updated: 3/19/26