Adventure Orientation Programs
Terrapin Expeditions for New & Transfer Students (T.E.N.T.S.)
Jump start your college experience with a T.E.N.T.S. program!
Adventure orientation programs are a great way to meet other incoming Terps and build relationships before the semester even begins. Trained trip leaders will teach you outdoor skills and facilitate activities and dialogue focused on your transition to college. Each trip will focus on promoting personal growth, self-confidence, and relationship-building through an adventure setting.
Armory
The Outdoor Aquatic Center, located on the west end of Eppley Recreation Center, is a vibrant and fun space for aquatic activities under the sun. From lap swimming to sand volleyball, or simply relaxing on the pool deck the OAC is a great place to be active during warm months. The Outdoor Aquatic Center, located on the west end of Eppley Recreation Center, is a vibrant and fun space for aquatic activities under the sun. From lap swimming to sand volleyball, or simply relaxing on the pool deck the OAC is a great place to be active during warm months.
Terrapin Masters
Encouraging Adults to Swim
Terrapin Masters Swim Club is a U.S. Masters Swim team hosted by University Recreation & Wellness at the University of Maryland.
Pickleball & Tennis
Pickleball & Tennis are for all abilities
Clinics are available to UMD students, faculty, and staff, and community members. Pickleball & Tennis are life skills that can be learned or refined at any age. Our clinics are available for individuals 5 years old to adult. We do offer private and semi-private lessons for tennis. You will learn in a safe and fun environment, and we hope you will become a lifelong player.
Swimming Terps
Scuba Lessons
Explore the Underwater World
If you’ve always wanted to take SCUBA diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure, and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. Begin your adventure into scuba diving right here at RecWell with the PADI Open Water SCUBA Course!
Employment Application
Learn to Swim
Swim Lessons
Swimming is a life skill that can be learned or refined at any age. At RecWell, we want every individual to be able to enjoy the water safely. Our American Red Cross structured classes and lessons are available for folks ages 6 months to adult. You will learn in a safe and fun environment, and we hope you will become a lifelong swimmer. We offer group lessons, semi-private and private swim lessons.
Aquatics (Instructional Classes & Certifications)
Instructional Classes & Certifications