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Let's Team Up

Let's Team Up: Working Together for Wellness

Planning a meeting, retreat, or group event? UK Campus Recreation offers customized programming for student organizations, residence halls, academic departments, and staff teams of all sizes.

Whether you’re a small office looking to add movement to a meeting or hosting a large-scale event, we can help energize your group with engaging activities, from fitness sessions and intramural games to outdoor adventures.

Our team will work with you to design a customized experience that fits your needs. We’ll bring the equipment, staff, and energy. You just show up ready to move!

Still not sure which Campus Rec option fits your event best? Intramural Sports, Fitness, Outdoor Adventures—they all bring something unique. After reviewing the options, if you're still unsure, contact Susan Meredith to help you find the right fit! Susan.Meredith@uky.edu

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UK 101

Please take a moment to complete the intake form to best help the Campus Recreation Department coordinate your requested section. Once the request is received, a representative from the UKCR Administrative team will be in contact to schedule your session! Sessions are limited, so please submit request as soon as possible so that UKCR can work to coordinating your session.

Work out at the rack space in the Johnson Center

Exercise Referral Program

This referral can happen in collaboration with POWER, TRACS, the UK Counseling Center, or University Health Services (UHS). Together, we’ll explore fitness program options that support their individual needs and goals.

Details of how it works scroll to the ERP section. 

Campus Tabling Event

Tabling

Invite Campus Rec to your Event! Connect your attendees to Campus Rec through tabling info sessions covering all the ways students can get moving, de-stress, and get involved, perfect for student orgs, residence halls, or campus-wide programs. 

Reach out to Karah our Promotions and Outreach Coordinator to get started: Karah.Crowe@uky.edu 

Fit2U Outreach

Fun with Fitness

Want to host a fitness class or wellness session for your group? Just submit a Fit2U Service Request below, and our Fitness team will help plan and schedule your event.

  • It’s free!
  • Choose from group fitness classes or wellness education sessions (typically 60 minutes).
  • We’ll tailor the program to fit your group’s needs.

Planning an event outside Campus Rec spaces?
Make sure to reserve your location through the Office of University Events.
In your reservation’s event description, be sure to mention:
“UK Campus Recreation Fitness Staff will lead this event with a Certified Fitness Instructor.”

Request Programming

Yoga at Kroger Field

Yoga at Kroger Field

Build in a group fitness activity to your event. 

Compete with Intramural Sports

Pick and Play

Want to bring the fun of intramural sports to your group or event? Submit an Intramural Sports Request, and our team will help you plan a game, scrimmage, or tournament on campus.

  • No fee added!
  • Have something specific in mind? We offer a wide range of sports and games tailored for student orgs, residence halls, and campus events.
  • We provide equipment and staff to run your activity.

Don't forget to reserve space for your event with Office of University Events. 

Contact us at intramurals@uky.edu or call 859-257-6584 to book an event. 

IMLeagues

IM staff demonstrating volleyball

Volleyball Demonstration

We can coordinate varying activities for small or large groups. 

Susan Meredith

Outdoor Adventures

Out of Office with Adventure Trips

Looking to get your group outdoors or try something new? Choose from Outdoor Trips or a Climbing Wall session, perfect for student orgs, residence halls, or campus events.

  • Half-day or full-day trips available
  • All trips depart from the Johnson Center
  • Transportation and equipment are included
  • Some activities may have a programming fee

Not sure what’s the right fit?
Connect with Danny, our Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventures, to explore options and plan the best experience for your group.

Want to stay on campus?
Request a Climbing Wall session for your group instead.

Email at Danny.Bavis@uky.edu 

Outdoor Adventures

White water rafting

Rafting the Ocoee

Need a larger space? The great outdoors is a perfect spot for you next meeting!

Chattooga River Outpost

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