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The following programs and services are open and available to the community.

Youth Party Packages

CRCE Aquatic Center
1102 W. Gregory, Urbana
(217) 265-0779
Swimming and meeting areas for festivities.

Ice Arena
406 E. Armory, Champaign
(217) 333-2212
Ice skating and meeting areas for festivities; packages available.

ARC
201 E. Peabody Dr, Champaign
(217) 265-0779
Climbing wall, instructional kitchen and meeting areas for festivities.

View our youth party packages and reserve your party today!

Adventure Rec

Instructional clinics for kids through adults
Adventure trips for adults and families
Camping and other related equipment rentals
Climbing wall facility rentals

Massage Therapy

ARC, 201 E. Peabody Dr.

Relax, relieve, restore and prevent with professional massage. Appointments preferred but walk-ins welcome!

Operated by Bodywork Associates.

Ice Skating

Ice Arena, 406 E. Armory,
(217) 333-2212

Public skate sessions, open September-May
Skating lessons for toddlers through adults
Center Ice Café and Pro Shop
Party packages available for your next birthday or group event!
Illini Hockey games

Aquatics

Swim lessons for infants through adults
Lifeguarding class (spring semester only)

Courtside Café

ARC Winter Garden, 201 E. Peabody Dr.

Stop by for a variety of light refreshments, including smoothies, specialty teas and coffees, and featured specials.

Facility Rentals

ARC, CRCE, Ice Arena, Illini Grove, Outdoor Fields

There are plenty of opportunities for faculty/staff and the community to utilize Campus Rec facilities for:

Post-prom parties
Social events
Sport tournaments
Girl/Boy Scout outings
Birthday parties
Wedding receptions
And more!

Also check out over 50 acres of outdoor space including the newly renovated Illini Grove picnic area, the new synthetic turf fields, and the basketball/tennis/sand volleyball courts and inline rink.

This partnership of several organizations offers a variety of services to all UI faculty/staff, including nutritional counseling, financial management, faculty/staff assistance resources, family resiliency resources on work/life balance and more.