About Us: Contact Us & Directions
Campus Recreation
5797 New Balance Student Recreation Center
Orono, ME 04469-5797
(207) 581-1082
Maine Bound Adventure Center
5795 Maine Bound Adventure Center
Orono, ME 04469-5795
(207) 581-1794
Directions to the New Balance Student Recreation Center
- From I-95, take Kelley Road Exit #191 in Orono.
- If coming from the South, turn right at the end of the exit ramp. If coming from the North, turn left at the end of the exit ramp.
- Drive 1 mile to the stop light at the T intersection.
- Turn left onto Route 2 / Main Street Orono.
- Drive 2.5 miles to the third set of traffic lights.
- Continue straight/right through the lights and watch for Bangor Savings Bank on your left after less than a mile. This marks the Rangeley Road entrance to campus.
- Turn left into the Rangeley Road entrance.
- If you don’t have a parking pass issued by either the University or by Campus Recreation, and if it is a weekday before 5:00 p.m., look for the Public Safety building on your right. Stop there for a temporary parking permit. Turn right as you leave the parking lot.
- Bear right at the Y to follow Rangeley Road.
- At the sharp left turn, Rangeley Road becomes Hilltop Road. Follow Hilltop Road to the left.
- The parking area is on your right and the Rec Center is in front of you on your right. You can’t miss it!
Campus Map – If you still have trouble, you can stop at Public Safety to pick up a campus map, or any information kiosk along the roads on campus.
Mission statement: “We make the University stronger.”
Human Dignity Statement
We recognize, understand and encourage celebration of the human differences that surround us. We ask you to participate in fostering this spirit. Any expression of bigotry, hatred, prejudice or disrespect is inconsistent with the ideals of preserving human dignity and contradicts the values of healthful living and fair play promoted by the University of Maine and our staff.
Our Vision
Our vision is a UMaine community that is healthy, engaged and physically active. We nurture this vision by offering fun and challenging recreational programs supported by world-class customer service, a universally welcoming environment, and exceptional facilities.
Our Values
Diversity – We believe in achieving excellence through cultural diversity. We support this endeavor by creating a welcoming environment in our facilities, and offering a variety of programs and services to appeal to all members of our community.
Personal Development – We consider ourselves educators and provide opportunities for our participants to learn, grow and develop new skills through participation. We commit to the development of our staff by offering challenging employment, meaningful leadership experiences and purposeful on-going training.
Sustainability – We are excellent stewards of our resources. We work hard to responsibly manage our environmental, human and fiscal resources to support continuous, high level programming.
Wellness – We are committed to helping people make positive, lasting changes in their lives. We provide excellent programs, services and facilities that support the health and well being of our campus and community.
Customer Service – We care about our participants and work hard to offer world class, welcoming service. We strive to be the place people think about when they think of excellent customer service at the University of Maine.
Safety – Safety is our top priority. We offer high quality programs, services and facilities that take care of the physical and emotional safety of our participants.
Fun – We make it fun to play, participate, learn, and grow through experiences with Campus Recreation.
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Jeff Hunt, Director 5797 New Balance Student Recreation Center Orono, ME 04469-5797 (207) 581-3054 jeff.hunt@umit.maine.edu |
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Kristie Deschesne, Associate Director for Programming 5797 New Balance Student Recreation Center Orono, ME 04469-5797 (207) 581-3479 kristie.deschesne@umit.maine.edu |
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David Mahan, Assistant Director for Operations 5797 New Balance Student Recreation Center Orono, ME 04469-5797 (207) 581-1051 david.mahan@umit.maine.edu |
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Sharon Kenney, Assistant Director for Marketing and Memberships 5797 New Balance Student Recreation Center Orono, ME 04469-5797 (207) 581-1081 sharon.kenney@umit.maine.edu |
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Thad Dwyer, Assistant Director for Intramural Sports 5797 New Balance Student Recreation Center Orono, ME 04469-5797 (207) 581-1234 thad.dwyer@umit.maine.edu |
| Unfilled Position, Assistant Director for Fitness 5797 New Balance Student Recreation Center Orono, ME 04469-5797 |
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Lisa Carter, Maine Bound Coordinator 5795 Maine Bound Adventure Center Orono, ME 04469-5795 (207) 581-1710 lisa.carter@umit.maine.edu |
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Charlie Bloedon, Maine Bound Coordinator 5795 Maine Bound Adventure Center Orono, ME 04469-5795 (207) 581-1752 charles.bloedon@umit.maine.edu |
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Eric Swett, Operations Coordinator 5797 New Balance Student Recreation Center Orono, ME 04469-5797 (207) 581-3485 ernest.swett@umit.maine.edu |
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Joanne Arseneault, Administrative Assistant 5797 New Balance Student Recreation Center Orono, ME 04469-5797 (207) 581-3464 joanne.arseneault@umit.maine.edu |
