The Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness & Well-Being
Upcoming Events
Other Events and Information
The Power of Hue: Color Analysis Session
Join RecWell, OSA, and the Career Development Center and unlock the secrets of color. Discover the perfect shades for every skin tone, personality, and style at The Power of Hue, our color analysis event. Register for a 15-minute session with Color Analysis Expert, Shannon Keppley from Season Me Pretty, to discover which colors best compliment you in order to feel confident in interviews and in your future career! This event will be in the Bowers Center on Wednesday, September 24 from 2-6 PM. Please use the SignUpGenius link to register for your time slot. If registrants do not show up for their time slot, their student account will be charged.
Caving Trip at Wind Cave with North Fork Adventure
Get off campus and explore the wild caves of Lancaster Country with RecWell and North Fork Adventure! The caving trip will be Saturday, October 25 from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Wind Cave, Pequea, PA. The cost of the trip is covered by the RecWell Department. Transportation is not provided, but carpools can be arranged! Email recwell@etown.edu to sign up by October 20! Space is limited to 12!
CPR Certifications
The Office of Campus Recreation and Well-Being offers certification through the American Red Cross for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED. The cost for current Elizabethtown College students, staff and faculty is $65. The cost for community members is $80. Visit our CPR Certification website for more information and to register for one of the following upcoming classes:
- September 12, 2025 (4 time slots, 8 people/session): 7:30 am - 9:00 am, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- October 17, 2025 (4 time slots, 8 people/session): 7:30 am - 9:00 am, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- November 14, 2025 (4 time slots, 8 people/session): 7:30 am - 9:00 am, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- January 16, 2026 (4 time slots, 8 people/session): 7:30 am - 9:00 am, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- February 20, 2026 (4 time slots, 8 people/session): 7:30 am - 9:00 am, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- March 20, 2026 (4 time slots, 8 people/session): 7:30 am - 9:00 am, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- April 17, 2026 (4 time slots, 8 people/session): 7:30 am - 9:00 am, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Demo Kitchen Events
- Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - Welcome Back Blue Jays Demo, Demo Kitchen, 3-5 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 30, 2025 - Smart Study Snacking, BSC Patio, 2-4 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - Pink Drink Demo, Demo Kitchen, 3-5 p.m.
- Thursday, October 2, 2025 - Paw Paws Tasting Event
- Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - Fall-Themed Demo, Demo Kitchen, 4-5 p.m. (pre-register)
- Monday, October 27, 2025 - Candygram Harm Reduction, Demo, Kitchen, 3-5 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - Adulting is Scary, Bowers Center, 5-7 p.m. (pre-register)
- Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - Candy Apple Bar, Demo Kitchen, 5-7 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - Drink Demo (Sleep Hygiene Week), Demo Kitchen, 3-5 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - Rice Therapy Bags (Sleep Hygiene Week), Demo Kitchen, 3-5 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - Stocking Savers, Demo Kitchen, 3-5 p.m.
- Friday, December 5, 2025 - National Cookie Day Event, Demo Kitchen, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - DIY Mason Jar Cookie Gifts, Demo Kitchen, 2-2:45 p.m. & 3-3:45 p.m. (pre-register)
- Friday, January 30, 2026 - Hot Chocolate Day
- Thursday, February 5, 2026 - Comfort Foods Demo (Shake the Winter Blues Week)
- Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - Chocolate Covered Wednesday
- Tuesday, February 17 - Mardi Gras Demo and Line Dancing Class
- Friday, February 13, 2026 - Pop-Up Disney Love Group Fitness Class and Dole Whips
- Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - Midterms Succ(ulent)
- Friday, March 13, 2026 - Pop Up St. Patrick's Group Fitness Class and Pub Snacks and Drinks
- Monday, March 16, 2026 - Friday, March 20 - Nutrition Week Programming
- Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Earth Day Demo
- Thursday, April 23, 2026 - Blue Jays Flock Together
Get Out and Hike!
Hiking has many health benefits, from physical to emotional and mental. Lancaster County is home to tons of hiking trails! Visit one of these four hiking trails that are all less than 8 miles from campus!
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NW Lancaster County River Trail
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Conewago Recreational Trail
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Bellaire Woods Nature Preserve
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Cove Outlook Park Loop
Etown RecWell YouTube Channel
Check out our new EtownRecWell YouTube Channel, where we will be posting fun and interactive videos such as quick, inexpensive cooking demonstration and workouts you can do at home!
- Pantry Vegetable Soup - Find the recipe here!
- Scrambled Egg Breakfast Muffins - Find the recipe here!
- Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas - Find the recipe here!
- Baked Banana & Chocolate Chip Oatmeal - Find the recipe here!
- Chickpea Salad - Find the recipe here!
- Healthy Crispy Chick - Find the recipe here!
- Protein Bites - Find the recipe here!
- Cooking with the J's: Healthy Recipes for the Mind and Body post-session information
- Pre and Post Run Stretches
- Audio Running Class
- Ab Workouts
- Upper Body Workouts
- Lower Body Workouts
- Spin classes
- ...and more!