Campus Recreation | Saint Mary's College

Providing Services that Encourage an Active Lifestyle

Blue skies and blue waters: Paddling through the Monterey Bay, Julia Coats '26, Alyssa Coats '26, and Rianna Aquino '26 found calm seas, shared laughter, and moments of connection that defined the Monterey Bay Outdoor Adventure. / Photo courtesy Julia Coats

Finding Connection on the Coast

Reconnect with nature, friends, and the broader California coastline through a day of kayaking, e-biking, and exploring the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

We are the Champions! De La Salle Hall celebrates winning the 2025 First Year Olympic Event. / Photo by Rebecca Harper

Ready, Set, Gael! It’s the 2025 First-Year Olympics

2025 First-Year Olympic Champions

DE LA SALLE HALL

The First Year Olympics are more than just a competition. They’re a celebration of unity, tradition, and the unique spirit each hall brings to life at Saint Mary’s.

Experiencing the heat firsthand, Maggie Vance '27 preps the rod at the furnace in the Mare Island hot shop. / Photo courtesy Campus Recreation

Gaels Get Hands-On with Fire and Craft at Mare Island Glassblowing Adventure

Saint Mary’s College Outdoor Adventures transported students this past weekend into the heart of one of Northern California’s most unique artisan districts during a full-day excursion to Mare Island Art Glass and Mare Island Brewing Company.

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First-Years Hit the California Coast and Enjoy Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Nothing says college kickoff like screaming on a roller coaster with people you just met. That’s exactly how Saint Mary’s first-year students spent their Saturday.

Entertaining the Crowd: First-year students gather around the pool deck to watch the silly games and fun during the Weekend of Welcome Pool Party. / Photo By Rebecca Harper

Welcome to the Gael Life: Poolside Edition

As you walked through the door to the Joseph L. Alioto Recreation Center on the Weekend of Welcome, the vibes were heightened by music blaring and the bustling conversations of new Gaels.

Leaping into adventure! Eric Garcia ’28 takes the plunge to cool off in the river. / Photo courtesy of Cassie Hernandez '27

Making Waves: SMC Students Take to the Water for Their First Adventure Trip of the Year

Saint Mary’s students traded in their textbooks and dorm keys for paddles and life jackets as they headed out for white water rafting on the South Fork of the American River.

Matthe Menzi carefull places his foot on the hold at the climbing wall

Belay On!

Through student enhancement fee funding, efforts led by the Climbing Club, Residence Hall Association, and Campus Recreation refresh the climbing wall at the Joseph L. Alioto Recreation Center.

Celebration of the Grand Reopening.

Campus Jobs

Campus Recreation offers a variety of on-campus jobs to enhance your learning experience at Saint Mary's College. We are committed to providing students beneficial work experience.