What Are Rec Nights?
What Are Rec Nights?
“Wellness at Campus Recreation stretches beyond the fitness floors. We pride ourselves on being more than just a gym. Check out Rec Nights to work on your social and emotional wellness! Unwind with us as you enjoy crafting events, essential oils, food events, and more! Come with friends or on your own to meet new people! Join us every Tuesday night from 6-8pm in the Student Recreation Center for fun and relaxation!”
Spring 2025 Events!
Celebrate National Sweatpants Day in the Student Recreation Center with a Self Care Night! Put on your favorite sweatpants and join us from 7-9pm to enjoy face masks and other relaxing DIYs.
How do I Sign-up?
- Registration is not required
- FREE for students with a valid Montclair State ID
Where and When?
- Tuesday, January 21
- 7-9pm, must be checked in by 8:30pm to participate
- Student Recreation Center Lounge
Grab your aprons and come hang out as we channel our inner iCarly energy during the ultimate smoothie-making event, where you get to create your own delicious smoothie masterpieces!
How do I Sign-up?
- Registration is not required
- FREE for students with a valid Montclair State ID
Where and When?
- Tuesday, January 28
- 7-9pm, must be checked in by 8:30pm to participate
- Student Recreation Center Lounge
Unleash your inner artist at our Pottery Painting event! Choose from mugs, bowls, plates, and more, then let your creativity flow as you paint, decorate, and design your masterpiece
How do I Sign-up?
- Registration is not required
- FREE for students with a valid Montclair State ID
Where and When?
- Tuesday, February 4
- 7-9pm, must be checked in by 8:30pm to participate
- Student Recreation Center Lounge
Step back in time and join us for a totally rad 90’s Craft Night where we’ll be making iconic DIY projects inspired by the coolest decade.
How do I sign-up?
- Registration is not required
- FREE for students with a valid Montclair State ID
Where and when?
- Tuesday, February 11
- 7pm-9pm, must be checked in by 8:30pm to participate
- Student Recreation Center Lounge
Join us for a fun and colorful evening of birdhouse painting! Create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind birdhouse that will attract feathered friends as you learn about how to support the Community Garden on campus.
How do I sign-up?
- Registration is not required
- FREE for students with a valid Montclair State ID
Where and when?
- Tuesday, February 18
- 7pm-9pm, must be checked in by 8:30pm to participate
- Student Recreation Center Lounge
Need to make a fashion statement? Make your own button to bring out your style and humor.
How do I sign-up?
- Registration is not required
- FREE for students with a valid Montclair State ID
Where and when?
- Tuesday, February 25
- 7pm-9pm, must be checked in by 8:30pm to participate
- Student Recreation Center Lounge
How do I sign-up?
- Registration is not required
- FREE for students with a valid Montclair State ID
Where and when?
- Tuesday, March 4
- 7pm-9pm, must be checked in by 8:30pm to participate
- Student Recreation Center Lounge
Join us for an evening of self-expression, exploration, and craft as we guide you through the process of designing your very own tarot cards. Learn about tarot card reading from the Society of Unnatural Phenomena!
How do I sign-up?
- Registration is not required
- FREE for students with a valid Montclair State ID
Where and when?
- Tuesday, March 18
- 7pm-9pm, must be checked in by 8:30pm to participate
- Student Recreation Center Lounge
Come celebrate International Waffle Day with a complete waffle bar at the Student Recreation Center!
How do I sign-up?
- Registration is not required
- FREE for students with a valid Montclair State ID
Where and when?
- Tuesday, March 25
- 7pm-9pm, must be checked in by 8:30pm to participate
- Student Recreation Center Lounge
How do I sign-up?
- Registration is not required
- FREE for students with a valid Montclair State ID
Where and when?
- Tuesday, April 1
- 7pm-9pm, must be checked in by 8:30pm to participate
- Student Recreation Center Lounge
Get ready to gear up in style! Join us for a fun and colorful Hat Decorating event, where you’ll transform your plain hat into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
How do I sign-up?
- Registration is not required
- FREE for students with a valid Montclair State ID
Where and when?
- Tuesday, April 8
- 7pm-9pm, must be checked in by 8:30pm to participate
- Student Recreation Center Lounge
Celebrate World Art Day with us! Join us in the Student Recreation Center to create your own masterpiece out of airdry clay!
How do I sign-up?
- Registration is not required
- FREE for students with a valid Montclair State ID
Where and when?
- Tuesday, April 15
- 7pm-9pm, must be checked in by 8:30pm to participate
- Student Recreation Center Lounge
In honor of Earth week, stop by to pick up your own plant friend!
How do I sign-up?
- Registration is not required
- FREE for students with a valid Montclair State ID
Where and when?
- Tuesday, April 22
- 7pm-9pm, must be checked in by 8:30pm to participate
- Student Recreation Center Lounge
Every year, Denim Day is observed to raise awareness of sexual assault in general among both participants and the general public. Join us as we celebrate Denim Day by decorating everything denim and learning more about its history. Bring your own denim objects to embellish or select from our selection of hats and bags made of denim.
How do I sign-up?
- Registration is not required
- FREE for students with a valid Montclair State ID
Where and when?
- Tuesday, April 29
- 7pm-9pm, must be checked in by 8:30pm to participate
- Student Recreation Center Lounge
Past Events
Check Out Our Past Events!
DIY Hand Sanitizer
Students creating their own hand sanitizers!
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Student painting and decorating their own hand sanitizer bottle.
Students painting and decorating their own hand sanitizer bottle.
Students choosing from a variety of decorations that they can use to decorate their hand sanitizer.
Student showing off their amazing decorated hand sanitizer bottle.
Archery Balloon Burst
Similar to carnival darts, but with bows and padded foam-tipped arrows!
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Students taking aim during archery tag.
Student takes aim with a bow and arrow ready for a game of archery tag balloon burst.
A tally of all the balloons that were hit during this game of archery tag balloon burst.
Student aiming at the balloons.
Canvas Crafts
Students designed their own canvas decorations and letting their imaginations run wild!
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A student’s canvas being worked on during the event.
Student in the process of decorating their canvas by painting.
Students decorating a canvas of their choosing with paint, glitter, and various items.
Students were given a table of supplies that they could use to decorate their canvas.
