All Northwestern Recreation facilities will be closed for the University's annual Winter Recess from Tuesday, December 24, through Wednesday, January 1. During this period, all programming will be paused. We hope you take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the holiday season with loved ones.
Our Group Exercise program will pause classes starting Monday, December 23, and resume with our winter break schedule on Thursday, January 2.
We look forward to welcoming you back on January 2, when our facilities and most operations will resume as scheduled.
Happy Holidays from your Northwestern Recreation team!
FACILITY SCHEDULES
MCGAW YMCA ACCESS (Fitness and Pool Access)
We have partnered with the
McGaw YMCA to provide Northwestern students and Henry Crown Sports Pavilion members with a no-cost alternative on select days during our closure. To take advantage of this option, students and members must check in with their HCSP membership card or Wildcard and sign a waiver for each visit.
For pool access, reservations are required. Please email
reservations@mcgawymca.org or call 847-475-7400 (select option 1) to reserve your spot.
Access to the YMCA's is available to our members on the following days:
| DATE |
FITNESS CENTER HOURS |
POOL HOURS |
| Friday, December 27 |
5 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
5 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, December 28 |
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
Unavailable |
| Sunday, December 29 |
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Unavailable |
| Monday, December 30 |
5 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
5 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
| Tuesday, December 31 |
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
| Wednesday, January 1 |
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Updated: 12/10/2024
