How to Transform Outdoor Campus Life with Accessible Recreational Gear
The Scene You Want on Campus
Imagine it’s a sunny afternoon, and campus life is buzzing. Students spontaneously grab frisbees, set up hammocks between trees, and dive into competitive rounds of cornhole. Friends laugh, newcomers join in, and the campus feels alive with energy. This isn’t just a college brochure scene—it’s the daily reality when recreational gear is freely and readily accessible.
The Problem: Locked Away Fun
Most campuses face a tricky issue: recreational equipment like tennis rackets, pickeball gear, spikeball, or hammocks are typically locked inside rec centers or student unions, behind sometimes-staffed desks, available only during specific hours. It’s an invisible barrier to spontaneous fun and student engagement.
Introducing the Future of Outdoor Student Recreation: The RecRe Box
Campuses across the country are solving this problem with RecRe boxes—automated, self-service inventory stations that put gear directly into students’ hands exactly when they want it. No waiting, no hassle—just grab-and-go fun.
Campus Stories: Real-Life RecRe Success
Tennis Anyone? Emory Oxford’s Ace Solution At Emory University’s Oxford campus near Atlanta, students spontaneously enjoy tennis thanks to a RecRe box stationed conveniently courtside.
Southern Miss Turns Up the Volume on Campus Fun Students at the University of Southern Mississippi effortlessly borrow baseball gloves and Bluetooth speakers right outside their student center, creating lively scenes all day and night. Check out Southern Mississippi’s success story here!
Georgia Tech’s Instant Campus Energy Boost Georgia Tech puts KanJam and cornhole within instant reach, energizing their green spaces.
Adventure Awaits at Point Loma Point Loma University in San Diego encourages spontaneous outdoor adventure gear like snorkeling kits, tents, and hammocks, available 24/7.
Cincinnati’s Always-Open Rec Center At the University of Cincinnati, one of their 17 RecRe boxes makes outdoor recreation gear like hammocks accessible even after the rec center closes, keeping campus life vibrant around the clock.
Beating the Heat at East Texas A&M East Texas A&M solved their staffing dilemma at a remote intramural field by providing gear access without needing staff to brave the sweltering summer heat. The daily cost of a RecRe box matches paying one employee for just one hour, yet offers constant gear access. Read more about Texas A&M-Commerce’s outdoor solution.
Why It Matters: Beyond Convenience
Accessible recreational gear transforms campus culture, making outdoor areas hubs of social interaction, friendship, and relaxation. When students freely engage in spontaneous play, the campus becomes an inviting showcase of college life, boosting retention and attracting prospective students. Learn more about enhancing outdoor campus facilities.
Ready to Boost Your Campus Fun?
Maybe it’s time your campus unlocked spontaneous joy with RecRe boxes!
