Recreation Services

Guests residing on-campus for the summer have multiple membership privileges of which to take advantage. 

Charles E. Smith Athletic Center (closed Summer 2010 for Renovation)

The Charles E. Smith Athletic Center on the Foggy Bottom campus provides a host of recreation services which is included in the Intern Student Summer Housing rate.  Interns are granted access, by swiping their Summer Access Card, privileges to the Smith gym, indoor track, weight room, pool, basketball courts, and lockers rooms.  In addition, reservations can be made for racquetball, squash, and tennis courts.  Locks and towels are available for rental as well. 

Mount Vernon Athletic Complex

The Mount Vernon Athletic Complex, located in Northwest D.C., also offers a wide array of sports and fitness facilities.  This includes access to the large outdoor pool, open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.  The Swim Center offers parking, daily lockers, changing rooms, and showers adjacent to a spacious pool deck with various pieces of lounge furniture and tables.  Pool use for lap or general swim is available with valid identification, and swim lessons and daily guest passes can also be purchased. 

For these and other recreation information, please call Recreational Sports & Fitness Services at (202) 994-1763 or visit their Web site at:  http://gwired.gwu.edu/rsfs.