NHCC Recreation & Wellness is here to help you Recreate, Engage, and Challenge yourself! We offer a variety of programs that promote wellness and enhance lifelong skills—whether you're looking to break a sweat, take a break, or build something new.
We Want Your Input
- Interested in starting a new activity?
- Questions on how Recreation and Wellness can support your club, class, or program?
- Have an idea for a program or event?
Let us know! Let's team up and bring energy to your ideas.
Send us your questions or feedback
Have you signed the waiver yet?
Please take a 2-5 minutes to complete this waiver once each year.
Facility Hours
Hours are subject to change due to staffing, weather, and maintenance.
Be sure to check in with your StarID (and/or physical Student ID) at the HWC Office Desk prior to entering.
Game Room - Location: Campus Center 206
Mondays - Thursdays: 12PM - 6 PM
Fridays: 12 PM - 4 PM
Swing by to relax, game, or hang out between classes.
*Hours subject to change
Open Gym - Location: HWC 123
Mondays & Wednesdays: 9 AM- 5 PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9 AM - 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 5 PM
Fridays: 9 AM - 2 PM
*Open gym is unavailable during academic classes and rentals. Hours subject to change
**Must have NHCC ID at check in and signed waiver
Weight Room + Dance Studio
Monday- Thursday: 9 AM- 5 PM
Fridays: 9 AM - 2 PM
*Hours subject to change
**Must have NHCC ID at check in and signed waiver
Spring 2026 Activities
Special Event! Metro League Basketball Tournament
Friday, February 13
Tip-off: 10:00 AM
HWC Gym
Mondays Futsal (Open Rec) 12:00 - 3:00 PM
HWC Gym, All skill levels welcome — sign in at the Rec & Wellness Desk and play
Monday Shuttle Showdown -Badminton 1:00 - 2:00 PM
HWC Gym; equipment provided
Play badminton- all skill levels welcome! All gender teams, Singles and doubles matches!
Staff Pickleball – Tuesdays, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
No experience needed, show up, bring water, and play! Employees- only open play
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Volleyball (Open Rec) 3:30 - 5:00 PM,
HWC Gym, all skill levels welcome
Thursday Metro League Basketball Practice, 3:00 - 5:00 PM,
HWC Gym
Metro League Soccer
Details coming soon
Special Events consist of events like Students vs Employees, Top Golf, Bowling, & more! Check out the NHCC Calendar for events and details!
Flag football photos
NHCC - '14, '15, '16 Metro Champions!
Intramurals & Club Sports
All who are interested in a joining a club sport, or even testing it out, please complete the interest form below for the corresponding sport. Or you may contact Nick Donahue by email or phone 763-488-0195.
- Flag Football → Interest Form
- Soccer → Interest Form
- Basketball → Interest Form
- Volleyball → Interest Form
Flag football
Season kicks off in September!
As a member of the team, players are expected travel to road games and participate in practices. Only currently enrolled students are eligible to play and participation is free. Previous football and/or flag football experience is encouraged, but NOT required.
Open to all genders. Free to participate.
Soccer
Club soccer has drop-in soccer times (indoors & outdoors *weather dependent) and organizes games against other colleges and universities. Must be current NHCC student. Previous soccer experience is encouraged, but not required. No cost to participate. Open to all genders.
Club Basketball
Basketball Metro League Hockey Champions - '13, '14, '16, '19, '20, '24.
Starts spring semester!
Group Fitness Classes
Group Fitness will be offered on a semester basis, depending on student staff. If you are interested in teaching a class, this is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in program creation, scheduling, engaging with other students and staff, and staying fit while working!
NEW! Group Fitness on Demand (virtual instruction)
All classes are held in the HWC Dance Studio. No sign-ups required. Drop-ins welcome.
- Tuesday | 12:15–1:00 PM — Yoga: Stretch & Strengthen
- Tuesday | 4:15–4:45 PM — Vinyasa Flow Yoga
- Wednesday | 4:15–4:45 PM — HIIT + Weights
- Thursday | 12:30–1:00 PM — Full-Body Dumbbells
Doesnt fit your schedule? Over 2,000 virtual classes to choose from at any time!
Fitness on Demand (Flex)
On-demand virtual workouts — anytime, anywhere
Access: https://www.fod247.fitness/i/h6fbyr
- Email Nick Donahue for the password
- Available only to NHCC students, faculty, and staff
Locker Rooms and Lockers
Lockers with combo locks are available for semester-long use to currently enrolled students and employees in the Men's and Women's Locker Rooms. Lockers in HWC Hallway outside the gymnasium are available as well. All student lockers must be emptied at the end of each semester. Request a locker online or visit the Recreation and Wellness Desk (HWC) during open hours. If you have questions or are having issues accessing a locker, contact Nick Donahue or call 763-488-0195.
Dance Studio/Dojo
Dance Studio/Dojo is available and free to use for current NHCC students and employees. All reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Individuals may make reoccurring reservations. However, if individuals fail to show up more than twice in a row during reoccurring reservation the remainder of the reservation will be canceled. Dance Studio/Dojo reservation request online or contact Nick Donahue or call 763-488-0195.
- Reserve in advance or available on first-come basis
- No food or drink allowed, only water.
- Athletic shoes only. No boots, dress shoes etc.
- Do not sit, use, or store anything on the Aikido mats
- Individuals must clean up when finished and pull door shut making sure it is locked and secured.
Disciplinary Policy
All students are expected to follow standards of behavior as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct (Chapter 3).