The Recreational Services program at Luther College provides a variety of structured and non-structured activities to enhance the educational mission of the college. The program encourages development of active, healthy lifestyles within a wellness model.
Luther College is located in the outdoor aficionado’s ideal location. Carved out by the Upper Iowa River, Northeast Iowa provides a phenomenal spectrum of opportunities for recreation, especially in the outdoors.
Recreational Services provides comprehensive, inclusive, and progressive recreational services that enhance the college’s sense of community for all members.
Provided By Rec Services
Join us every Friday at 5:00 pm for student led yoga classes located in the Center For The Arts, Studio 2
- Mats are provided
We have quality equipment free for students to check out. Equipment ranges from tents, sleeping bags, and canoes/kayaks, to pickleball, flag football, and other sport supplies!
- Check out our list of outdoor equipment
- Reserve equipment here or email recreation@luther.edu
We request that online reservations are made 48 hours in advance of picking up equipment.
Equipment will be picked up and dropped off in the Rec Services Office. There is a $10 restocking fee for all equipment checked out and not picked up.
Luther College Recreational Services assumes responsibility for reasonable maintenance and working condition of the checkout equipment.
It is the responsibility of the renter to:
- Return the equipment in its original checkout condition
- Assume liability for personal injury resulting from the use of the equipment
- Pay for repairs of equipment which result from negligent use by the renter
- Compensate the Recreation program in case of loss/damage of the equipment.
All checked out equipment must be returned in its original rented condition: dry, neatly packed, undamaged, and complete.
Failure to return the equipment back on time and in its original condition will result in a $10/day/item charge to your student account.
Sand Volleyball On Tuesdays
- 6:00pm-8:00pm, Yvli outdoor volleyball courts
Pickleball, Lawn Games, Cricket, Flag Football, Kickball on Wednesdays
- 6:00pm-8:00pm, Tennis Courts for Pickleball, all others will be held on Library Lawn
- We will rotate through these activities throughout the semester. Check the calendar of events or our Bulletin Board in the Union for the schedule
A Walk To… Series on Thursdays
- 6:30pm-8:00pm, Meet Outside the Union
- 9/12: A Walk to Whippy Dip
- 9/19: A Walk to the River (& swim)
- 9/26: A Walk to the Decorah Community Prairie
- 10/3: A Walk to Impact Coffee for Trivia *meet at 6:45*
- 10/10: A Walk to Dunnings Springs
- 10/17: AÂ Walk to Pulpit Rock
- 10/31: A Walk to Sugar Bowl
Canoeing/Kayaking Trips
- Sunday 9/15 @1pm, Sign Up Here
- Saturday 9/21 @9am and 12pm, Sign Up Here
Camping Trips
- 9/27 Overnight at Pulpit Rock Campground, Sign Up Here
Still To Be Determined…
- Cave exploring
- High Ropes Course
- Fall Break Camping Trip
