Sports, Recreation Facilities and Summer Camps

 

Summer session students are encouraged to use the University’s athletic and recreational facilities, which are available free of charge to anyone with a valid Lehigh ID card.

Taylor Gymnasium contains the Welch Fitness Center, which houses a 10,000 sq. ft. fitness facility including cardiovascular and strength training equipment, with two squash courts, two racquetball courts, the Lane Challenge Climbing Wall.  Also in Taylor Gym are the indoor basketball courts, a dance studio, two swimming pools, and the LU Athletics Penske Hall of Fame.

Summer 2009 Taylor Gym and Fitness Center Hours

Weekdays Monday - Friday: The Taylor Gym business hours are 8:30 am to 4:45 pm, excluding University Holidays. Offices and locker rooms are available during these hours.

Fitness Center Interim Hours

Tuesday - Thursday May 19 - 21 Open 10 am - 2 pm
Friday - Sunday May 22 - 24 Closed
Monday May 25 Holiday - closed

Fitness Center Summer Session I Hours

Tuesday May 26 Open 10 am - 2 pm
Afternoon closed for summer staff training
Wednesday - Thursday May 27 - 28 10 am - 7 pm
Friday - Sunday May 29 - 31 Closed
Monday - Thursday June 1 - July 1 10 am - 7 pm
Friday - Sunday June 1 - July 1 Closed

*All hours are subject to change according to available facilities and staff.

 Facilities availability and hours are subject to change due to facility demands or staffing adjustments. Call (610) 758-4300 for schedule information.

Basketballs may be checked out at the Fitness Center with a valid Lehigh ID card. Racquet court reservations can be made by calling (610)758-4431. Reservations can be made no earlier than one day in advance.  Racquet equipment can be rented for a nominal fee.

The Murray H. Goodman Campus contains tennis courts, a 5K, 6K, 8K and 10K meter cross country course, an outdoor track and numerous playing fields.  The Mulvihill Golf Learning Center is located on the north side of the Goodman Campus.  The practice range features individual driving stations with target greens, a practice putting green and a chipping green area with sand bunkers.   The driving range has a modest fee for baskets of range balls.

For more information on athletic and recreation facilities, please call (610) 758-4300      

Summer Sports Camps are run through the Sports Camps office located in Room #309 of Taylor Gymnasium.  Lehigh offers a wide variety of camps for all ages – all sports camp, baseball, basketball, crew, field hockey, football, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball and wrestling.  For more information on these camps, please call (610) 758-CAMP.

Jazzercise at Lunch

Jazz up your lunch hour by exercising to upbeat music and moves that will guide you towards better health and fitness. Our instructor at lunch is fantastic and will energize your day with Jazzercise.

Jazzercise exercise programs are 60-minute fitness classes incorporating cardio, strength, and stretch moves for a total body workout. Beginners to advanced exercises welcome!

Session I only

Mon/Wed @ 12 noon

10 sessions = $32.00

Advanced registration is required at the fitness center office. Office hours are 10 am - 2 pm Mon-Thur.

Summer Yoga

This week and next are registration opportunities to get involved with summer session I Yoga.

Monday nights: June 1 - June 29

5 sessions/$25.00

Advanced registration required at the fitness center office. Office hours 10-2 Mon-Thurs.

Spinning (Indoor Cycling) Classes

Spots are still available for spinning for summer session I.

Beginners to advanced exercisers are welcome. All levels benefit from the fun, small group cycling classes. Great opportunity, professional instructors, motivating, excellent work and air conditioned...

Sessions 5 pm M/W = 11 sessions - $35.00

5 pm T/Th = 9 sessions - $30.00

6 pm T/Th = 10 sessions - $32.00

Advanced registration required at the fitness center office. Office hours this week and next: 10 am - 2 pm Mon-Thurs

For more detailed information on all of Lehigh’s Athletic and Recreation programs and facilities visit our website www.lehighsports.com