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Wintersession

Wintersession, the last week of Winter Recess, is typically a time when students return to campus early to participate in programs that encourage personal reflection, intellectual curiosity, social interaction, and wellness. From January 20th to January 26th, Harvard Athletics & Recreation will be hosting a collection of events in which students can sign-up and participate. Please find event descriptions and links to register below.

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January 2024Wintersession Events


Join fellow students for a friendly Basketball Knockout Tournament open to all skill levels at the Malkin Athletic Center on Friday, January 19th! Prizes available for winners and random drawings for attendees! Please contact Sean at smacdonald@fas.harvard.edu with any questions!

Date: 1/19/2024

Time: 12-2 PM

Location: Malkin Athletic Center

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Join fellow students for a friendly Pickleball Tournament open to all skill levels at the Malkin Athletic Center on Thursday, January 18th! Please contact Sean at smacdonald@fas.harvard.edu with any questions!

Date: 1/18/2024

Time:1-4PM

Location: Malkin Athletic Centerr

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Join Harvard Varsity Squash coaches for a squash clinic for all levels of ability. Please bring/wear non-marking shoes. Please contact Sean at smacdonald@fas.harvard.edu with any questions!

Date: 1/16/24

Time: 12-1

Location: Murr Center

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Join Harvard Recreation on Wednesday, January 17th from 5:00-7:30pm for the annual Winter-session Ice Skating Party at the Bright-Landry Ice Hockey Arena! Skates are provided on a first come first serve basis. Please register ahead of time to secure your spot on the rink. Please contact Sean at smacdonald@fas.harvard.edu with any questions!

Date: 1/17/24

Time: 5:00-8:00pm

Location: Bright-Landry Hockey Arena

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Looking to improve your stroke technique? Trying to make swimming a part of your exercise routine? Join our Harvard Recreation Instructors for expert guidance in refining your strokes and mastering advanced techniques, coupled with personalized fitness plans tailored to amplify your aquatic journey! Free for Undergraduates; General: $15/Class. For any questions, please contact Morgan Austin at morgan.austin@hfit.com.

Date: 1/16-1/18 2024

Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm

Location: Malkin Athletic Center

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This program is crafted for individuals of all levels aiming to conquer water fears and fortify their safety knowledge. Our experienced instructors will guide you through essential water safety practices while instilling confidence through personalized lessons. Dive into a supportive environment that nurtures not only your swimming proficiency but also cultivates a lasting sense of confidence in every aquatic adventure. Free for Undergraduates; General: $15/Class. For any questions, please contact Morgan Austin at morgan.austin@hfit.com.

Date: 1/16-1/18 2024

Time: 5:00-6:30pm

Location: Malkin Athletic Centerr

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Deadlifting Basics + Core Stability - Tuesday 1/9, 10am-11:30am at Hemenway with Dan

Squatting Basics + Bench Press Basics - Wednesday 1/10, 2pm-3:30pm at the MAC with Kadidjha

Weightlifting 101 for Women - Thursday 1/11, 2pm-3:30pm at the MAC with Kadidjha

Equipment Orientation + Mobility/Recovery - Friday 1/12, 10am-11:30am at Hemenway with Dan

Deadlifting Basics + Core Stability - Tuesday 1/16, 10am-11:30am at the MAC with Isa

Equipment Orientation + Foam Rolling Technique - Wednesday 1/17, 2pm-3:30pm at the MAC with Kadidjha

Weightlifting 101 for Women - Thursday 1/18, 2pm-3:30pm at Hemenway with Isa

Squatting Basics + Bench Press Basics - Friday 1/19, 10am-11:30am at Hemenway with Dan

Blended Learning Lifeguard Training combines online learning with in-person skills sessions conducted by a Red Cross certified instructor. The blended learning online sessions offer students a variety of elements to learn program content including videos, lesson narration and special interactive features. This allows for individualized, self-paced learning. The online session is completed ahead of the class meeting in person. During the in-person skills sessions, students will practice skills and are assessed by the instructor. All participants must complete a pre-course swim assessment session prior to the course. Pre-course swim assessments are available on 1/12 at 5:30pm, 1/13 at 1:00pm, and 1/17 at 5:30pm. Free for undergraduate students.

Date: 1/19-1/21 2024

Time: •1/19 from 5:30pm – 9:00pm •1/20 from 9:00am – 6:00pm •1/21 from 9:00am – 7:00pm *Must also attend 1 of 3 pre-requisite swim assessment options: •1/12 at 5:30pm •1/13 at 1:00pm •1/17 at 5:30pm

Location: Malkin Athletic Center Pool and Blodgett Pool

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The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program provides participants with the knowledge and skills they need to recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies. The courses in this program teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed. This program offers a choice of first aid, CPR, and AED courses to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience. The intended audience for the courses in this program includes lay responders in the workplace and community.

Date: 1/16/24 and 1/18/24

Time: 2-5pm

Location: Murr Center

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Offered free to Undergraduates through Wintersession. Work at your own pace. Engaging and Interactive courses. Start taking your course immediately! Course access after completion

Cat and Dog First Aid Online You love your pets and want to give them the best life possible; being equipped to deliver first aid and provide a healthy lifestyle for your pet is the best way to do that. In this course, you will learn the basics of providing first aid care for your cat or dog and will learn how to best give care for common emergency situations. This 35-minute online course covers understanding your pet's vital signs, breathing and cardiac emergencies, wounds and bleeding, seizures, and preventative care for cats and dogs. This course is desktop and tablet compatible.

Until Help Arrives The Until Help Arrives online course provides the general public with the basic cognitive information on key actions that can be taken during a life-threatening emergency that can help sustain or save a life until EMS arrives including: Compression Only CPR (no breaths) AED Education Choking Education Bleeding (administering direct pressure and tourniquet) and Opioid Overdose (administering naloxone). The Until Help Arrives online course developed by the American Red Cross and American College of Emergency Physicians equips students with the basic knowledge to assist trained responders during a life-threatening emergency. This course is taught online only (accessed via mobile desktop or tablet) and does not meet OSHA requirements for workplace certification. If seeking a 2-year Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED digital certificate that is OSHA compliant and meets other workplace and regulatory requirements we recommend enrolling in either an Instructor-led Training or Blended Learning course.

Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Online Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Online course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and babies. This course is taught online only (accessed via mobile, desktop or tablet) and does not meet OSHA requirements for workplace certification. To receive a valid 2-year Red Cross digital certificate that is OSHA compliant and meets other workplace and regulatory requirements, you must enroll in a course with an Instructor-led skill session.

Date: 1/12-1/21 2024

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Location: Online