Tracking Equipment Usage for a Better Fitness Experience

We’re always looking for ways to improve your fitness experience at RAC, and we’re excited to announce an upcoming initiative that will help us make smarter, data-driven decisions about our equipment!

Starting Tuesday, March 18th, we’ll be partnering with Track My Gym, a leading company specializing in equipment utilization tracking. By placing sensors on our fitness equipment, we’ll gather valuable insights on how and when machines are being used. This data will allow us to:

✅ Make better purchasing decisions – ensuring we invest in the right equipment based on actual usage.
✅ Improve equipment availability – identifying high-demand machines and optimizing layouts.
✅ Enhance your workout experience – helping us create a more efficient and enjoyable fitness environment.

Key Project Dates:
📌 Sensor Installation: Tuesday, March 18 – Wednesday, March 19
📌 Data Collection Period and Member Interviews: Thursday, March 20 – Wednesday, March 26
📌 Sensor Removal: Thursday, March 27

Your workouts won’t be affected during this time. We appreciate your support as we continue enhancing RAC and ensuring we provide the best possible fitness experience.

Thank you for being a RAC member!

Brent Frueh

General Manager
Rochester Athletic Club
(507) 287-9305 Phone
[email protected] Email

RAC Dietitian, Kaitlin Thompson

The conversation around ultra-processed foods and their potential negative impacts on our health is growing quickly. It’s important to remember that the term “processed” can have many different meanings when it comes to food. To identify better-for-you processed food items, scan the ingredients list (shorter is usually better), check the Nutrition Facts label for amounts of sodium, saturated fats and added sugars, and prioritize whole food ingredients.

Missed our most recent webinar? Click here to watch.

National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month. This years theme is "Food Connects Us" - and the RAC dietitians want to connect with YOU.

There will be a chance to meet the dietitians, ask questions about our programs, and spin a wheel for prizes on Wednesday, March 12th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.

Find the dietitians at a table near the fitness floor! Just a reminder you have access to EatLove as part of your RAC membership. Check the RAC app for access.

Our Members’ Health and Safety Are Top Priority!

We partnered with Viking Pure Solutions to upgrade our cleaning and disinfection process with non-toxic, powerful cleaning and disinfecting solutions. Viking Pure’s innovative technology allows us to produce a heavy-duty multi-purpose cleaning solution and a powerful disinfectant that kills:

Bacteria
Pathogens
Fungi (including the fungi that causes athlete’s foot or ringworm)
Viruses (including COVID-19, and MRSA)

The Viking Pure Cleaning and Disinfecting Solutions are non-toxic, Green Seal certified, and do not contain any fragrances or harsh chemicals that can harm your health. We are happy to be using products that are safe for humans and the environment!

Lifeguard Class

The RAC is looking for lifeguards for year-round employment. We are running a lifeguarding class on April 24-27.

The cost is $250 for members and $300 for non-members.

April 24: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

April 25: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

April 26: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

April 27: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Recreation Center

Please contact Whitney Benedetti at (507) 287-9314 or [email protected] for more information.

To register: please contact the Activities Desk at (507) 287-9300.

Certificate Reimbursement Program available if hired at the RAC.

RAC Job Opportunities

Are you or someone you know looking for employment and want to be on a winning team? We take pride in providing excellent customer service and an environment where all associates are valued and empowered. If you possess excellent teamwork and customer service skills, we encourage you to visit our Career Opportunities webpage and apply. Most jobs come with complimentary individual club membership and provide flexible work options

Kids' Pajama Party

Get ready for a fun-filled night! We will eat some delicious pizza, get creative with an awesome craft, and kick back with a movie while munching on tasty snacks. Do not forget to wear your coziest pajamas and bring a sleeping bag.

Saturday, March 29
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages 3-8

Members $19 | Non-Members $29

Sign-up at the Activities Desk (507) 287-9300 or through your Member Login. If you are not set up for a member login please see the Create a Member Login webpage for more information.

Cancellation Policy: You must cancel at least 48 hours prior to the event or you will be charged in full.

Camp Einstein

Our non-school day camp for children ages 5-12 is designed to support parents. We are committed to providing a quality and memorable learning environment for your child. Camp Einstein runs on non-school days that are not associated with federal/state holidays and follows the Rochester Public Schools District calendar. Camp includes morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack.

Camp Einstein Dates for 2025:

Wednesday, March 12
Wednesday, May 7

Enrollment $60/day per child
Available to members only

Contact Jessica Gravenhof for more information.

Spring Break Camp

March 31 – April 4

Goodbye winter and hello spring! Spring Break Camp is for kids who want to get out of the house and have some fun. It is the perfect option for parents that work during the day while school is out. Children are separated into small groups to participate in games, activities, crafts, indoor and outdoor play (weather permitting). Spring Break Camp includes morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack.

Camp runs from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with early drop-off and late pick-up available for additional fees.

Registration Deadline: 48 hours before date of camp.

Minimum of 10 children enrolled per day for camp to occur

Ages 5-12
Daily Registration:

Monday, March 31
Tuesday, April 1
Wednesday, April 2
Thursday, April 3
Friday, April 4

Fee: $60/day for RAC Members

Sign up: At the Activities Desk (507) 287-9300 or through your Empower M.E. Member Login. If you are not set up for Empower M.E. please see the Create a Member Login webpage for more information.

New Seasonal Smoothie: Andrew’s Andes!

Get ready to refresh and revitalize with our newest seasonal smoothie, Andrew’s Andes! Packed with nourishing ingredients like unsweetened almond milk, banana, pineapple, kale, honey, mint, and our Get Lean blend, this vibrant green smoothie is designed to help you detoxify and fuel your body. Choose between chocolate or vanilla whey protein for an extra boost.

Available March 1 – May 31, 2025, exclusively in a 20 oz. size. Stop by The Market and give it a try before it’s gone!

Sound Bath Meditation

Location: Mind Body Studio
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$15 fee for members/$27 for non-members

Sound Bath is a meditative experience where participants are bathed in sound waves. Listen to sounds created by the Sound Bath performer and have your own unique, relaxed, meditative, or therapeutic experience! This offering is more in-depth than the weekly Sound Bath offering: more instruments, two performers, and an hour long!

Upcoming Dates:

March 16
April 6
May 4
May 18

(No class on March 2 or April 20)

Inflatable Fun!

Come play on The Neighborhood’s inflatables. Inflatables are free for all, and no sign-up is required. Socks are required.

March 7 - 9
March 21 - 23
Friday - 4:15 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday - 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday - 9:30 am - 7:00 pm

Date Nights

Get ready for Date Night! Drop off your little ones at either Kids Club or the Neighborhood for an evening packed with fun. We've got a special craft, a movie, and delicious snacks lined up just for them! If your kiddo is 5 or 6, you get to choose their adventure at sign-up—either the Kids Club or Neighborhood Date Night. Just remember, once the fun begins, there's no switching between the two! Let the good times roll!

Friday, March 7: Spring Theme
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Friday, March 21: Clouds Theme
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Kids Club: Ages 6 months to 6 years

Neighborhood: Ages 5 years – 13 years

Members $17 | Non-members $27

Camp Registration is Now Open!

Just for Me Camp
Ages 3-8 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Check out Just for Me camp! We will have crafts, games, learning, snacks, outside play and a whole lot more.

Early drop off and extended stay available. Click here for themes.

Minnesota Rush Soccer Camps

Ages 3-8 | Monday - Friday

June 9-13 & August 18-22

The Minnesota Rush program provides professionally guided coaching to teach soccer in a consistent manner for true player development. Their mission is to provide the maximum benefit of professionally guided training through programs that emphasize fun, sportsmanship, individual development, and team play. The Minnesota Rush way gives players the chance to excel at the enjoyment of the game, and the challenge of the competition.

RAC Basketball Camp
Ages 5-9

June 23-27, July 14-18, & August 11-15

Coach Eric Williams is joining the RAC for three weeks of basketball camp focused on skill development. Coach Eric has over ten years of experience training multi-sport athletes. He has coached players of AAU teams and players featured by the Harlem Globetrotters. This is a fun camp if you are new to the sport or want to build on your technique.

RAC Pioneer Camp
Ages 5-6, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

A great introduction into the full summer camp experience for younger kids. Campers build a foundation for their social, emotional, and physical skills while developing friendships along the way. Campers will spend the week participating in engaging, hands-on activities, centered around a weekly theme. Field trips are optional and are a separate add-on to camp for an additional fee.

Early drop off and extended stay available. Click here for themes.

RAC Discoverer Camp
Ages 7-8, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Every week brings a new discovery for every camper! Each week is full of games, sports, arts and crafts, swimming and much more. Campers will spend the week participating in engaging, hands-on activities, centered around a weekly theme. Field trips are optional, and a separate add-on to camp for an additional fee.

Early drop off and extended stay available. Click here for themes.

RAC Voyager Camp
Ages 9-12, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Designed for the older summer camper as they transition into middle or high school. This is an opportunity to develop leadership skills, while skill participating in fun games and activities. Each week focuses on a different theme with engaging, hands-on activities. Field trips are optional, and a separate add-on to camp for an additional fee.

Early drop off and extended stay available. Click here for themes.

Contact Jessica Gravenhof for more information.

ROGY Made to Move Tennis and Fitness Summer Camps
Ages 5-16 (am or pm half-day camps)

am Camp: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm daily
pm Camp: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm daily

Each day includes athletic development/fitness, a tennis lesson, match/point play and theme based activities. No tennis experience needed! Camps are taught with age appropriate Red, Orange, Green and Yellow (ROGY) tennis balls. Ages 5-16 divided by ROGY ball level.

RAC Junior Tennis Academy Summer Camps coming soon!

Direct questions about ROGY camps to Sabine Tetzloff.

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