The West Shore Community College Recreation Center is a state of the art facility that offers something for everyone who visits. Our Rec Center features a swimming pool, hot tub, Wellness Center, racquetball, free-weight room, gymnasium, and men's and women's locker rooms.
Facility Hours (including swimming pool)
Pool hours will vary throughout the year. Please contact the Recreation Center Office for current hours.
Reservations are required for lap swim/water exercise. Only current members who have provided us with an active email address will be able to receive an email invitation for the self-service portal. Click HERE to book a session. All other patrons, please contact the Recreation Center Office at 231-843-5543.
This schedule is subject to change and Recreation Center users are advised there may be an unexpected closure of facilities due to maintenance needs, schedule conflicts, etc. Users are advised to verify the availability of facilities by calling: Recreation Center: 231-843-5543 WSCC Switchboard: 231-845-6211 or 1-800-848-9722, ext. 5543 (Rec Center)
Group Fitness Classes
It is our pleasure to offer classes that provide you and your family with opportunities to learn, grow, and get active. Group fitness classes enable you to improve the quality of your life through movement and exercise in a fun group setting.
These classes are fee-based and designed to serve individuals with physical or personal goals that do not require college credit. You do not need to be a credit student and there is no application process. There are no transcripts or grades and classes are available to anyone who registers with us.
To register, click here. Then select Group Fitness Classes at the Rec Center from the left hand side. Your enrollment fees are what keep this program going. Thank you!
To view the Group Fitness class schedule, click here.
Credited Courses
During the fall and winter semesters, students may enroll in Aerobic Conditioning & Weight Training (PED 100) and receive one credit. The class consists of a four-month program in the Wellness Center and is designed to improve total fitness. Students will be responsible for scheduling a 2.5 hour group orientation session with a Recreation Center staff member. The orientation includes health and fitness assessments, a demonstration on the exercise equipment and development of an individualized exercise program. Following the orientation, students will meet course requirements through an open schedule. The class may be elected two times for a total of two credits.