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Well, practically always. We offer dozens of credit and recreational classes seven days a week, morning, afternoon, and evening. The sheer number could make you dizzy. (Better work on your balance in a yoga class.)
Deepen your personal yoga practice and develop the skills to share this practice and its benefits with others as a yoga instructor.
Learn the basics of swimming, pick up a new skill like springboard diving, or vary your workout routine with a water fitness class.
Get lifeguard training in our state-of-the-art Aquatics Center and turn your passion for swimming into a lifelong skill and potentially even a career! Courses are offered in the fall and spring and are open to both the public and the BU community.
Care to dance? Choose from classics such as ballet, jazz, pointe, and tap, or work out in salsa, Pilates, aerial, CardioJazzFunk or Afro-fusion.
Get training as a First Responder or Healthcare Provider, maintain your EMT certification, and more.
Whether you’re trying to learn first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for the first time, maintain a professional certification, meet a job requirement, or become an instructor, we offer a class that fits your needs.
FitTreks Outdoor Programs provides the Boston University community with opportunities to participate in outdoor adventures. Trips are scheduled throughout the calendar year and may include programs such as backpacking, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, and more!
Get the competitive edge you need with early morning advanced swim workouts designed for serious athletes — perfect for competitors, triathletes and fitness swimmers.
Increase blood flow throughout the body, improve flexibility and muscle strength, and help with balance and overall body awareness, all while boosting your mood! Come find your deep stretch in a yoga class.
Work one-on-one with a personal trainer to create a fitness plan that fits you! Get all the benefits of having a dedicated resource to your health, including boosted motivation, individual guidance, and techniques that are safe for your body.
Let our certified instructors guide you in improving your flexibility, core strength, alignment, muscle tone, and overall fitness level. Join a group class or work one-on-one on a plan personalized to your needs — it's up to you!
Learn to climb, or take an advanced class to improve their form and technique.
Spend an evening or weekend piloting your own ship! Our sailing classes get you real experience in a boat on the Charles River, while providing a great workout. Don't wait - these classes are popular!
Boost your game with classes in tennis, racquetball, squash, and golf, covering everything from basics to advanced techniques.
The Arts & Recreation camp program has been established in order to help parents provide a quality vacation time for their children during the public school summer vacation. Camp activities include swimming, sports, climbing, arts & crafts, field trips, and much more!
Swim, climb, play, and more! The summer of a lifetime happens at Camp Terrier.
Let you child develop climbing skills with our certified instructors in a fun and safe environment.
Ice Skating & Tennis. You never know, you may be introducing your child to a life-long hobby!
Let your toddler learn motor skills and social skills in a safe, creative setting, or bring your older child in and develop coordination and confidence in tumbling classes. For kids of all ages, it’s a fun, positive experience with lots of one-on-one guidance.
Experience the great outdoors, right here in Boston, and beyond!
Students will hone their technical dance skills, work with our teachers to create original choreography and improve their performance skills for the culminating dance concert on the final day in the BU Dance Theater!
Choose from a wide choice of classes and activities designed to get children of any age moving and learning and loving it!
Give your infant or toddler a head start in the lifelong benefits and pleasures of swimming, or encourage children up to age 19 to develop greater skill, power, and endurance in the water. FitRec has two outstanding pools to accommodate every age and experience level.
Give your infant or toddler a head start in the lifelong benefits and pleasures of swimming, or encourage children up to age 19 to develop greater skill, power, and endurance in the water. FitRec has two outstanding pools to accommodate every age and experience level.
Participants will be introduced to in-water rescues, use of lifeguarding equipment, and shadowing real lifeguards on the job. The program will also strive to teach self-confidence, team work, and leadership.
For 11-15 year olds, campers will learn and practice crucial foundational climbing techniques. Camp days will culminate with day trips to beautiful New England outdoor climbing destinations, during which the campers will work with our expert outdoor instructors to rope climb, boulder, and experience the joy of outdoor recreation!
The Sports & Recreation option is for those campers who enjoy a variety of activities such as court sports, gym games, climbing, and swimming. Weather permitting, lunch will be eaten outside each day.
If your camper is an avid climber who wants to spend extra time on our climbing wall, this is the group for you! The Climbing Focus group is the only group that will climb every day, for 60- or 90-minute sessions.
Camp Terrier’s Court Sports group is similar to the Sports & Recreation groups, but with a specific focus on Court Sports such as Tennis, Racquetball, Squash, Volleyball, and others.
Sports & Recreation has been created for those children who enjoy a variety of sports and recreational activities - swimming, climbing, court sports, sailing, and more!
Swim Club is a program for young swimmers looking to challenge themselves with competitive swimming! There are two groups that swimmers can join – Swim Club Novice or Swim Club Senior.