Harper College offices and services will be closed on Wednesday, January 7, until 10:15 a.m. for an all-campus meeting. Offices will reopen shortly after 10:15 a.m. to serve students.
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.
Warm up your winter with connection, resilience, and a little friendly competition! Partner-up with a teammate in our 6-week self-care adventure where wellness meets hot chocolate vibes. You and your teammate will boost your physical activity, take on weekly mental-health and recreational — focused challenges. Stay motivated through the season while tracking your activities and earning points through the Wellable app. No partner? No worries! We can pair you up with someone if needed! Note: A Health and Recreation Center membership is not required to participate in this challenge.
Fitness assessments are free to Harper students, Harper employees, and Health and Recreation Center members and are sponsored by: Harper Wellness, Department of Campus Recreation and the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education and are held at the Rec Center (Building M). Fitness assessments are used to collect baseline health data such as blood pressure, body fat, muscular endurance, flexibility and posture. These assessments can be used to develop fitness goals, training programs, and they can also be used as a comparison for future testing.
Intramural (IM) sports provide a fun and social way to engage in various athletic activities, connect with others, and build a community in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Registration is required. Must be eighteen years or older with a valid I.D. Nonmembers may purchase a single-entry pass on the day of the event.
Rec Center (Building M) Fieldhouse Court B & C
Get ready to shoot your shot at our 3-Point Basketball Competition! Show off your skills, take on the challenge, and aim for glory. Registration not required. Open to anyone eighteen years or older with a valid I.D. Nonmembers can purchase a single-entry pass on the day of the event.
Experience the thrill of our late-night gaming event. Bring your A-game, join the fun, and let the late-night gaming adventure begin in the Rec Center Gaming Lounge (M1201). Registration is not required. All gaming events are open to anyone eighteen years or older with a valid I.D. Nonmembers may purchase a single-entry pass on the day of the event.
Intramural (IM) tournaments are a fun and social way to meet others and build a community in a friendly and inclusive environment at the Rec Center Gaming Lounge (M1201). Drop into this table tennis tournament and win! Must be eighteen years or older with a valid I.D. Nonmembers may purchase a single-entry pass on the day of the event.
Test your strength and compete against others in your weight class and win a trophy or medal at our annual Bench Press Competition held in the Rec Center Fitness Center. Competitors receive a free t-shirt with registration. Registration opens Monday, January 19, 2026.
Join the March Madness fun with the Intramural Basketball League! IM sport leagues are a fun and social way to stay active, meet others, and build a community in a safe, friendly, and inclusive environment. Participants must be a Harper student or 18 years or older with a valid I.D. Non-members may purchase a single-entry pass on the day of the event.
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.
The action doesn’t stop with the men’s tournament—join us for another round of bracket madness focused on the NCAA Women’s Tournament. Build your bracket, discuss potential upsets, and enjoy some game-day snacks. Whether you're rooting for a powerhouse program or looking for a Cinderella story, this is your chance to get involved in the tournament excitement. No registration required.
Catch all the excitement of both the Men’s and Women’s NCAA tournaments in the Gaming Lounge! Games will be streaming during regular hours, so 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. No registration required.
Scheduled recreation is a fun and social way to stay active, meet others, and build a community. Join us for badminton, basketball or pickleball to sharpen your skills while staying active and engaged.