Collins Aerospace Rec Center

Collins Aerospace Rec Center The official Fan Page of the Collins Aerospace Rec Center The Recreation Center is an invaluable benefit to employees, retirees and their families.
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Located in Northeast Cedar Rapids, the Rockwell Collins Recreation Center is a 60,000 square foot corporate fitness facility conveniently located on the Rockwell Collins Campus. It is open to members seven days a week with extensive weekday hours to accommodate all work shifts and schedules. The Recreation Center opened in 1986, and in 1996, the Iowa Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports recognized the Rockwell Employees Recreation Center as the best corporate program of the year. Rockwell Collins Recreation Center
400 Collins Road NE, MS 154-100
Cedar Rapids, IA 52498

Phone: 319-295-2552
Fax: 319-295-8833
www.rockwellcollinsreccenter.com
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04/01/2026

Weโ€™re celebrating 40 amazing years at the Rec Center - and it wouldnโ€™t be possible without YOU. ๐ŸŽ‰

A heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible members and our community who have supported the Rec Center over the years. Weโ€™d also like to give a special shoutout to our charter members who have been with us since the very beginning. Your loyalty and support mean the world to us! ๐Ÿ’™

To celebrate, we invite you to join us for our 40th Anniversary Open House on Tuesday, April 14 from 8:00 AM โ€“ 6:00 PM. Weโ€™ll have fun activities happening throughout the day along with a few special treats for our members as our way of saying thank you for being part of our community.

๐Ÿšš Food Trucks Joining the Celebration:

โ˜• Deja Brew Coffee House โ€“ Coffee served 7:00 AM โ€“ Noon
๐Ÿฅ™ Pitaz Mediterranean Grill โ€“ Lunch stop 10:30 AM โ€“ 1:30 PM
๐ŸŒฎ Los Ortegaโ€™s Pupuseria โ€“ Evening visit 3:00 โ€“ 7:00 PM

Stop in, grab a bite, join the fun, and help us celebrate 40 incredible years of the Rec Center.

We truly appreciate every member who has helped make this community so special. We canโ€™t wait to celebrate with you! ๐ŸŽˆ


04/01/2026

Trainer Talk ๐Ÿ’ฌ

Today's Tip is from Brenda๐Ÿ‘‡

Staying fit, healthy, and well includes one important ingredient: self-care.

Self-care is often misunderstood as being selfish - but itโ€™s actually essential. Taking time for yourself helps nurture your mental, physical, and emotional health, allowing you to show up stronger in every part of your life.

Self-care can look different for everyone. A few simple ways to practice it include:

โœจ Take a digital detox and step away from screens
โœจ Practice gratitude for the simple things in life
โœจ Try slow deep breathing or meditation
โœจ Rest and recharge โ€” maybe an Epsom salt bath with your favorite essential oil
โœจ Move your body with exercise or a walk
โœจ Prioritize sleep
โœจ Set boundaries โ€” itโ€™s okay to say no
โœจ Spend time outside and enjoy nature

"It's not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and make your happiness a priority. It's necessary." โ€” Mandy Hale

Your body and mind will thank you for it.
Take care of yourself - you deserve it. ๐Ÿ’š

04/01/2026

Get ready to make the most of your summer at the Rec Center!

Our Summer Student Memberships are available for purchase starting TODAY.

Cost: $126+ tax

No enrollment fee

Valid Dates: May 15 - September 7, 2026

Ages: 7-25 years old

Students under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent.


03/31/2026

Keep Rowing! ๐Ÿšฃ


The Rec Center will be closed on Sunday, April 5th for Easter.
03/31/2026

The Rec Center will be closed on Sunday, April 5th for Easter.


The Babysitting Room will be closed the evening of Friday, April 3rd. ๐ŸฃThe room will be open regular hours in the mornin...
03/31/2026

The Babysitting Room will be closed the evening of Friday, April 3rd. ๐Ÿฃ

The room will be open regular hours in the morning - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Thank you for your understanding! ๐Ÿฐ


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03/30/2026

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03/29/2026

โฐ Last call!

Tomorrow - March 30th - is the final day to sign up for the Concept2 World Erg Challenge!

Join Team Collins Aerospace Rec Center 2026 and help us rack up meters together. ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™‚๏ธ

How to sign up:
1๏ธโƒฃ Go to log.concept2.com to set up your account
2๏ธโƒฃ Join the Collins Aerospace Rec Center 2026 team
3๏ธโƒฃ Join the "World Erg Challenge" from your team page
4๏ธโƒฃ Start rowing and logging your meters!

Every meter counts - whether you row for 5 minutes or 500.
Letโ€™s finish strong and show what our team can do!

๐Ÿ’ช LETโ€™S GO TEAM!


03/28/2026

๐Ÿš€ LIFT OFF Powerlifting Meet โ€” Register Now!

Think youโ€™ve got the strength? Step up to the platform! ๐Ÿ’ช

๐Ÿ‹๏ธ Each competitor gets 3 attempts per lift
Your best successful lift counts toward your total, which determines rankings in each division.

๐Ÿ† Awards:
โ€ข Top finishers in each division
โ€ข Best Lifter (strength relative to bodyweight)

โš–๏ธ Weigh-Ins Required
Available the day before and up to 2 hours before the event.

๐Ÿ‘‹ New lifters welcome!
New to powerlifting? Join our Demo & Info Session
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, April 11
โฐ 12:30 โ€“ 1:30 PM

๐Ÿ’ต Entry Fee: $25

Register: https://caclb.org/register_special/power_lifting/

โš ๏ธ Registration Tip:
When entering payment, add 777 to the CAPTCHA code.
Example: Code given 12345 โ†’ Enter 12345777

๐Ÿ“ฉ Questions?
michael.davis4@collins.com

๐Ÿ”ฅ Tag a lifting partner and get registered!


๐ŸŽ‰Please join us in congratulating Jacey on an incredible 30 years of service at the Collins Aerospace Rec Center!For thr...
03/27/2026

๐ŸŽ‰Please join us in congratulating Jacey on an incredible 30 years of service at the Collins Aerospace Rec Center!

For three decades, Jacey has been a valued part of our Rec Center family, helping create a welcoming community and supporting the health and wellness of our members. Her dedication, hard work, and friendly presence have made a lasting impact on so many.

Thank you, Jacey, for 30 amazing years - we appreciate everything you do and are grateful to have you on our team! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ‘


03/27/2026

โค๐—™๐—ฅ๐—œ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ ๐—™๐—”๐—ฉ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฆ!โค

If you'd like to share your favorite thing about the Rec Center, please comment or send us a message. ๐Ÿ‘
We'd love to hear from you! ๐Ÿฅฐ

We might even share your favorite thing next Friday! ๐Ÿ˜


03/26/2026

Is your athlete looking to improve their game over the Summer?

WATTS is the perfect program for your 12-18 year-old!

This 8 week youth training program focuses on speed, agility and strength training!

June 15 - August 6, 2026*
*Dates are subject to change.

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays:
8 - 9:30 AM or 10 - 11:30AM

Registration begins April 6th at 7am for current active members. Priority is given to those registering on the member portal, on the app or in person (not over phone).

Cost: $250

Participants must have a Rec Center membership to participate. Summer student memberships available April 1st.

Limited to 12 participants per class.

Contact Jeff.havel@collins.com or Jamie.sands@collins.com with any questions.


Address

400 Collins Road NE, Bldg 154
Cedar Rapids, IA
52498

Opening Hours

Monday 4am - 10pm
Tuesday 4am - 10pm
Wednesday 4am - 10pm
Thursday 4am - 10pm
Friday 4am - 9pm
Saturday 6am - 8pm
Sunday 6am - 8pm

Telephone

+13192952552

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