Faculty, Staff and Yale Community Recreation Programs
Yale University has a number of outstanding athletic/recreational venues, which the Department of Athletics is pleased to make available to the Yale Community as often as possible. Recreation at Yale is 24/7/365 operation, and we pride ourselves on providing activities for everyone. Our goals are to promote healthy lifestyles, introduce people to enjoyable recreational activities, and to consistently offer superior customer service to our clients and guests. The number of people who use our facilities and services grows every year, and we hope that this year YOU will be among them.
Recreational Programs
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Payne Whitney GymThe Payne Whitney Gymnasium is a fitness enthusiast's dream and an exercise fanatic's paradise. With generous hours of operation this sprawling, giant Gothic style building boasting over twelve acres of indoor space contains two large swimming pools, numerous exercise rooms, multiple... |
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Physical Education ProgramsThe mission of the Physical Education Instructional Program is to provide the Yale Community and guests with a comprehensive set of learning experiences in sport, exercise, dance and physical wellness within an elective format. The scope of the program is broad and provides depth and... |
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Bulldog Sports CampThe Bulldog Sports Camp home base is the Payne Whitney Gymnasium, one of the world's largest sports facilities. The camp is designed to promote individual development and to guide youngsters through exciting sports and recreational activities. Planned indoor sports include basketball, swimming,... |
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Sailing ProgramsSummer Recreational Programs at the McNay Center The Yale Corinthian Yacht Club (YCYC or "yic-yic") is a public sailing facility available to the Yale community and residents of New Haven and surrounding communities. Located on Short Beach in Branford, Connecticut, YCYC... |
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Outdoor EducationLocated on 1,500 wooded acres, the Yale Outdoor Education Center (OEC) is nestled on the south shore of a pristine mile-long lake. There are cabins and campsites to rent, plenty of space to hike or have a picnic, and a clean lake in which to boat, canoe, fish or swim. The OEC is located in East... |
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Golf programsIn 1924, a 700-acre tract of swamp and woodland was given to Yale by Mrs. Ray Tompkins in memory of her husband. Under the supervision of Charles Blair Macdonald, the renowned golf course architect, champion golfer, and co-founder of the USGA, plans were made for an 18-hole golf course. With a... |
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Ice SkatingThe home of Bulldog men's hockey since 1958 and women's hockey since 1977, the rink has been dubbed the "Yale Whale" because of its hump-backed roof and arching, 300-foot backbone designed by renowned architect Eero Saarinen (although it has been said that the design depicted the grace involved... |
