UMaine Campus Recreation

UMaine Campus Recreation UMaine Campus Recreation operates the New Balance Student Recreation Center and the Maine Bound Adventure Center.
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Most UMaine Students and Employees are automatically members, and we offer memberships to Local Residents as well. You can find our facility hours at https://umaine.edu/campusrecreation/facilities/ .

🏆💪 Huge congratulations to two of our Campus Recreation Personal Trainers for their incredible performances at the Sh**u...
06/16/2026

🏆💪 Huge congratulations to two of our Campus Recreation Personal Trainers for their incredible performances at the Sh**un Showdown Powerlifting meet!

Jill took 1st place in her weight class and set three new state records in the Junior Division with a 231 lb (104.78 kg) squat, 127 lb (57.60 kg) bench press, and a 248 lb (112.49 kg) deadlift!

Jayla also set a new state record in the Junior Division with a 215 lb (97.52 kg) deadlift at just 116 lbs bodyweight in the 56 kg weight class! 🔥

Your hard work, discipline, and commitment to the sport inspire our entire Campus Recreation community. We’re proud to have such strong athletes and trainers representing us!


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A photo of Jill and Jayla posing for a picture with people in the background of a packed gym.

ATTENTION, we are hiring lifeguards‼️ If interested, please check out the link in our bio to apply!Image description: ba...
06/05/2026

ATTENTION, we are hiring lifeguards‼️ If interested, please check out the link in our bio to apply!

Image description: background is a water gradient into dark blue with a rescue tube picture, and an image of a lifeguard. Text reads: "Lifeguards needed! Apply today, American Red Cross Lifeguard/ FA/ CPR/ AED Certification required, Flexible hours, Fun summer job at the rec! Check Linktree in our bio for application!"

Reminder that employees will need to resign their employee UMS Recreation waiver via MaineStreet.✍️Check your MaineStree...
06/04/2026

Reminder that employees will need to resign their employee UMS Recreation waiver via MaineStreet.✍️
Check your MaineStreet to ensure no interruptions in your facility access.

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Notebook paper background
Text reads, “Employees Sign Your Waiver
1. Log in to MaineStreet Portal
2. Employee Self Service
3. UMS Recreation Release Form
4. Type your name
5. Check the box “Assented and agree to”
6. Save

Have or know a kindergartener? We still have kindergarten spots open for RAD summer camp register now!!Image description...
05/22/2026

Have or know a kindergartener? We still have kindergarten spots open for RAD summer camp register now!!

Image description: poster with two pictures. The first picture of two children smiling. In the second picture children are huddled together, smiling into the camera. The poster says ”RAD Summer Camp.” Underneath says, ”We currently have openings for our kindergarten group!” Poster then says, ”June 22nd - August 21st at the rec center. Register now! Call number: 207-581-1095.”

We will be closed from the 23rd - 25th! Sorry for the inconvenience!Image description: A blue background with a Post-it ...
05/15/2026

We will be closed from the 23rd - 25th! Sorry for the inconvenience!

Image description: A blue background with a Post-it note, tacked to the background saying” sorry, UMaine Rec is closed!” underneath it says ”May 23 to the 25th” and in the bottom right hand corner, it says “will see you on the 26th!”

As we conclude another academic year, we want to take this opportunity to recognize and celebrate some of our outstandin...
05/12/2026

As we conclude another academic year, we want to take this opportunity to recognize and celebrate some of our outstanding students.

This year’s nominees were:
• Grace Ronzello – Fitness
• Gabby Leavitt – Front Desk
• Quincy Clifford – Clubs
• Haylie Calver – Aquatics
• Hadley Hayward – Youth
• Annabelle Richard – Marketing
• Kursten Massey – Maintenance
• Dakota Lovely – Maine Bound
• Grady Gobeil – Intramurals

This year, we are proud to recognize two recipients of the Dave Ames Student Employee of the Year Award for their outstanding contributions: Grady Gobeil and Dakota Lovely!

We are also excited to announce this year’s Shirley Ladd Award recipient, Gabby Leavitt, for consistently going the extra mile and making everyone’s day brighter. Gabby is a joy to work with and consistently enhances the experience for our patrons and staff alike.

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Slide 1:
Daves Ames Award Winner 2025 - 2026
Grady Gobeil

Slide 2:
Daves Ames Award Winner 2025 - 2026
Dakota Lovely

Slide 3:
Shirley Ladd Award Winner 2025 - 2026
Gabby Leavitt

As we wrap up this semester, we want to acknowledge some of our students who helped make this semester the best it could...
05/08/2026

As we wrap up this semester, we want to acknowledge some of our students who helped make this semester the best it could be for students and patrons alike.

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Slide 1:
Employee of the semester
Andrew Clifford
Maine Bound
Year: Junior
Major: Forestry
Hometown: Barnstable, MA
Fun fact: I love taking people rock climbing!

Slide 2:
Employee of the semester
Ben Yandell
Aquatics & Operations
Year: Senior
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Leesburg, GA
Fun fact: I have flown in the backseat of a fighter jet!

Slide 3:
Employee of the semester
Kylee Moody
Marketing
Year: Senior
Major: Marketing
Hometown: Lincoln, ME
Fun fact: I painted the 2026 commencement program cover!

Slide 4:
Employee of the semester
Quincy Clifford
Club Sports
Year: Senior
Major: Management and Sports Management
Hometown: Lincoln, ME
Fun fact: I am celebrating graduation with lots of traveling this summer!

Slide 5:
Employee of the semester
Brianna Engstrom
Youth
Year: Sophomore
Major: Early Childhood Education
Hometown: Alton, Me
Fun fact: I have four cats!

Slide 6:
Employee of the semester
Fatima Elkhariji
Front Desk
Year: Junior
Major: Marine Science w/ minor in Criminal Justice
Hometown: Myrtle Beach, SC
Fun fact: I can spin in basketball on my finger for less than two seconds… I’m getting better!

Slide 7:
Employee of the semester
Grady Gobeil
Intramural
Year: Senior
Major: Marine Biology
Hometown: Bourne, MA
Fun fact: I am scuba certified!

Slide 8:
Employee of the semester
James Jones
Fitness
Year: Senior
Major: Business Marketing
Hometown: Oakland, ME
Fun fact: I love weighted dips!

Please take a moment to review our break hours starting Wednesday May 6th!🏊‍♂️🏋️‍♀️ Break Hours are here! Check out our ...
05/05/2026

Please take a moment to review our break hours starting Wednesday May 6th!

🏊‍♂️🏋️‍♀️ Break Hours are here! Check out our adjusted building and pool hours at the New Balance Student Recreation Center. 💪

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Image 1:
A photo of inside trails behind the Recreation Center as the background. Text reads, “New Balance Student Recreation Center, Building Hours of Operation, Break Hours.
Monday 5am-9pm
Tuesday 5am-9pm
Wednesday 5am-9pm
Thursday 5am-9pm
Friday 5am-8pm
Saturday 8:30am-6pm
Sunday 8:30am-6pm”

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A photo of inside the New Balance Student Recreation Center Pool as the background. Text reads, “New Balance Student Recreation Center, Pool Hours of Operation, Break Hours.
Monday 6am-9am, 11am-1pm, 3pm-8pm
Tuesday 6am-9am, 11am-1pm, 3pm -8pm
Wednesday 6am-9am, 11am-1pm, 3pm-8pm
Thursday 6am-9am, 11am-1pm, 3pm-8pm
Friday 6am-9am, 11am-1pm, 3pm-7pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 10am-5pm”

‼️🚨Attention MembersThe Pool will be closed from 9:0pam to 1:15pm for a closed event. The pool will open after the event...
04/29/2026

‼️🚨Attention Members

The Pool will be closed from 9:0pam to 1:15pm for a closed event. The pool will open after the event! Thank you for understanding!

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Image of pool water with text that reads,
“POOL CLOSED
Friday, May 1st from 9am to 1:15pm
For private event”

Address

22 Hilltop Road
Orono, ME
04469

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 9pm
Tuesday 5am - 9pm
Wednesday 5am - 9pm
Thursday 5am - 9pm
Friday 5am - 8pm
Saturday 8:30am - 6pm
Sunday 8:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+12075811082

Website

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