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Recreational Services

Climbing Wall Friends & Family Event, Nov. 23

Beauchamp Center Climbing WallAll UP employees are welcome to bring family and friends to the Beauchamp Center climbing wall for a few hours of climbing and fun on Saturday, November 23, 1-3 p.m. Other activities include making rugs and doormats with retired climbing ropes and painting/designing coffee mugs.

The ratio of adults to minors is 1:2 and an adult/guardian must be present at all times while minors are climbing. There is no age or weight requirement; however, a climber must be big enough to fit into either adult or child specific harnesses. A waiver must be signed before climbing can occur.

For more information contact Matt Libby, recreational services, at x8755 or libby@up.edu.

Special Yoga Offerings for July & August

All are welcome to check out the Beauchamp Center’s special yoga offerings coming up in July and August, according to Kaitlin Bourne, recreational services:

  • Upa Yoga Workshop: Tuesday, July 23, 12:05 to 12:50 p.m., in Studio 20. This session offers simple and powerful yoga postures that generate stability and balance, as well as energy and vitality within the body. Session will utilize a trained instructor and an informational video. No physical agility or prior yoga experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing to accommodate gentle physical movement. Benefits include relieving physical stress and tiredness, strengthening the joints and muscles, and rejuvenation after periods of inactivity. Session will be conducted by Naveen Gudigantala, business, and a trained facilitator.
  • Overnight Coastal Camping and Yoga at Cape Lookout State Park: Saturday and Sunday, August 10-11. This short and sweet getaway is designed to be a faculty/staff community builder centered around stress-free camping, refreshing ocean breezes, yoga practice and theory, and good people. It features overnight camping at Cape Lookout State Park, morning yoga on the beach, Dosha quizzes, body scan meditations, and a strong focus on mental and physical wellness. The trip will be led by an OPP trip leader and (if we get enough participants registered before August) our skillful Centering Yoga instructor, Karen Mertens. Food, transportation, and camping gear are all included in the $45 cost. There will be a pre-trip meeting time on Friday, August 9 at 5 p.m. Please note: This is a faculty/staff only trip with the opportunity to bring a partner/spouse. The goal is to help you feel recharged and ready to tackle the next academic year. All you have to do is show up! We will take care of the rest.

Please email Kaitlin Bourne (bourne@up.edu) or Matt Libby (libby@up.edu) if you are interested.

Beauchamp Center Updated Summer Fitness Schedule 

The Beauchamp Center is offering a variety of fitness classes for Summer Session II, according to Kaitlin Bourne, recreational services. Faculty/Staff Weightlifting on Tuesday mornings at 7:15 a.m. and Kickboxing on Thursdays at 12:05 p.m. have been a big hit. This week, Weightlifting will take place on Tuesday but there will not be a Kickboxing class on Thursday, as the Beauchamp Center is closed on the 4th of July.

See the newly updated Fitness Schedule for Summer 2019-v3.

For more information contact Bourne at bourne@up.edu.

Faculty/Staff Weightlifting Class: Feel the Burn!

The Beauchamp Center is offering a Faculty/Staff Intro to Weightlifting course this summer from a certified Level 1 USA Olympic Weightlifting instructor, according to Kailin Bourne, recreational services. Classes will be geared towards learning the basics of weightlifting and building general strength. There will be four sessions in June and four sessions in July. All classes will take place on Tuesdays in the Beauchamp weight room from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m., beginning on June 4. Please register at https://recservices.up.edu, as spaces are limited.

Please also check out the new class on our fitness schedule for Summer Session no. 1. All classes are open to faculty and staff. Classes include: yoga, cycling, cardio kickboxing, Zumba and Sweaty 20.

Summer 2019 Faculty, Staff, Alumni Trips

Hey, faculty and staff! This summer the Outdoor Pursuits program has some pretty neat trips for you!  The trips and programs are designed for faculty, staff, and alumni to attend. Whether you are looking for a casual day hike or want to learn a new skill such as backpacking, Outdoor Pursuits has got the trips for you. All food, equipment, transportation, and instruction is included with OPP trips.

See the full schedule here. Register at the Outdoor Pursuits office in the back of the Beauchamp Recreation Center or contact Matthew Libby at libby@up.edu.

 

 

Faculty & Staff Finals Week Fitness Classes

Faculty and staff fitness classes will be available during finals week, according to Kaitlin Bourne, recreational services:

  • Monday, April 29: Yoga with Karen, 12:05 p.m., Studio 30
  • Tuesday, April 30: Sweaty 20 with Julee, 12:05 p.m., Studio 30
  • Wednesday, May 1: Zumba with Brady, 12:05 p.m., Studio 30
  • Thursday, May 2: Yoga with Kaitlin, 12:05 p.m., Studio 30
  • Friday, May 3: Rowing with Ryan, 12:05 p.m., Studio 30

Classes will continue into May on the following schedule:

  • Mondays: Yoga with Karen, 12:05 p.m., Studio 3o
  • Wednesdays: Sweaty 20 with Julee, 12:05 p.m., Studio 30
  • Fridays: Zumba with Brady, 12:05 p.m., Studio 30

The schedule will expand following Memorial Day. For more information contact Bourne at bourne@up.edu.

Faculty & Staff Fitness Classes

All faculty and staff members are invited to check out fitness classes offered each day during the noon hour at the Beauchamp Center. Classes generally run from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. in Studio 30. The schedule is as follows:

  • Mondays – Centering Yoga with Karen
  • Tuesdays – alternating each week – Sweaty 20 with Julee and Pilot Cycle with Becca
  • Wednesdays – Zumba with Brady
  • Thursdays – Invigorating Yoga with Kaitlin
  • Fridays – alternating each week – Rowing with Ryan and Conditioning/Flexibility with Emma

Classes start Monday, January 14. The schedule is also online and faculty and staff can register at this link. For more information contact Kaitlin Bourne, recreational services, at x7294 or bourne@up.edu.

Beauchamp Center Fitness Classes: Come One, Come All!

Faculty/staff fitness classes begin this week in the Beauchamp Center, according to Kaitlin Bourne, recreational services. Faculty/staff fitness classes will be offered each day of the week throughout the fall semester during the noon hour. Please check the online schedule for detailed class times and locations.

Please note: There will be no class on Friday, August 24. The full class schedule is as follows:

Monday – Centering Yoga with Karen

Tuesday – Sweaty 20 with Julee and Pilot Cycle with Becca (rotating Sweaty 20 starts 8/21, Cycle starts 8/28)

Wednesday – Invigorating Yoga with Kaitlin

Thursday – Zumba with Brady

Friday – Erg Spin Rowing with Ryan and Conditioning/Flexibility with Emma (rotating Erg Spin starts 8/31, Conditioning starts 9/7)

Register for free classes online here. For more information contact Bourne at x7294 or bourne@up.edu.

Pilot Kids Camps Are Here!

Pilot Kids Camp registrations are still being accepted by the recreational services office for all sessions. The ever-popular camps offer games, arts and crafts, sports, and tons of fun for kids who will be in grades 1-6 in fall 2018.  Camp runs 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays. Forms and more information are available at this link. Pilot Kids Camp has special pricing for UP faculty, staff, and students as well.

Pilot Kids Camp Dates, Summer 2018:

  • June 18-22
  • June 25-29
  • July 9-13
  • July 16-20
  • Aug 6-10

“Pilots Kids Camp is not sponsored by the University of Portland.  It is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by the University of Portland. Authorized use of University of Portland logos and trademarks does not imply an endorsement of the camp or program.”

Contact Brian Dezzani, recreational services, with any questions at x7177 or dezzani@up.edu.