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Welcome to Campus Recreation

The Department of Campus Recreation is committed to enriching the quality of life for Harper students and the surrounding community by providing innovative, educational and recreational opportunities and programs. Sign up for our newsletter. 

The Health and Recreation Center (Building M)

Membership to the Health and Recreation Center is available to Harper students, employees, and the surrounding community. The Health and Recreation Center is a new state-of-the-art 135,000 square foot facility and is managed by the Department of Campus Recreation.

Summer Hours:

Monday thru Thursday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Facility Maintenance and Closures: 

• Court A in the fieldhouse will be closed from Tuesday, May 30 through Sunday, June 18 for maintenance 
• The pool will be closed from Monday, August 7 through Monday, September 4 for preventative maintenance and cleaning
• The facility will be closed from Friday, August 11 through Sunday, August 13 for annual maintenance and cleaning
  

Annual Closures:

Easter Sunday: Closed
Memorial Day: Closed 
Monday, July 3: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Independence Day: Closed
Friday August 11 to Sunday, August 13: Closed for Annual Cleaning
Labor Day: Closed
Thanksgiving Day: Closed
Friday after Thanksgiving: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday after Thanksgiving: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday after Thanksgiving: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Christmas Eve: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Christmas Day: Closed
Monday after Christmas: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
New Year's Eve: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
New Year’s Day: Closed

Harper Student Access Dates

• Spring 2023 Term: January 16 - June 30
• Summer 2023 Term: May 22 - August 20

Our Partners

• Harper Hawks Athletics
• Palatine Park District (PPD)
• Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH)
• Harper Student Engagement
• Harper Wellness

The Foglia Foundation Health and Recreation Center (a partnership between Harper College, Northwest Community Healthcare and Palatine Park District) is open. Learn more about Harper’s COVID-19 response on our advisory page. The safety of our students, faculty and staff are our only priority.

For inquiries regarding the Health and Recreation Center, please contact Julie Bearden at 847.925.6801 or jbearden@harpercollege.edu. For membership questions please contact Frank Wawrzyniak at 847.925.6889 or wf29716@harpercollege.edu. Please visit our FAQ page for more information.