Paterson Recreation's mission is to enrich the experience of students at BCC through
safe and always-improving facilities and programs. Serving and engaging students,
faculty, staff, and the greater Berkshire community, Paterson Recreation provides
opportunities to learn and reinforce healthy behaviors, build relationships, develop
leadership skills, and pursue goals.
Paterson Field House maintains a fitness center, basketball court, turf field, two
grass soccer fields, three adult outdoor tennis courts, two youth tennis courts, and
an outdoor pool that is open during the summer. Day lockers are available for all users.
Day Passes and Memberships
A doctor's note may be required prior to issuing a membership or day pass for some
guests/members.
Day Passes
BCC students, employees and professor emeriti: Free! Please present your BCC ID for access.
Community members: $7
Memberships
BCC students, employees and professor emeriti: Free! Present your BCC ID for access.
Community members
Monthly: $25
3 Month: $70
6 Month: $125
Annual: $250
BCC alumni, military/first responders*, seniors** and non-BCC students***
Monthly: $20
3 Month: $55
6 Month: $100
Annual: $200
*Military and first responders just need to show an ID **Seniors are 60+ years young ***Could be middle school, high school, or students from another college
Paterson's Adventure Program provides programs, events and equi p.m.ent to get Paterson
Recreation users into the outdoors. Unless noted all Adventure programs are free and open to any BCC students, faculty, staff, Paterson users, and BCC Alumni and
their families. If events fill priority will always go first to BCC students. Also
if any event requires equi p.m.ent that you don't have reach out and we may be able
to provide it.
For more information on any BCC Adventure Program email Craig Ptak at cptak@berkshirecc.edu
Spring 2025 Calendar
Bosquet Ski/Snowboard and Tubing Trip
Thursday, Feb. 13
Ski/Snowboard 3:45 p.m. - meet at BCC
Return to Campus at 6:30pm
Students have option to drive themselves and stay later
Bosquet Mountain offers 24 ski trails and 10 tubing lanes. Rental Ski equi p.m.ent
available. Transportation provided, meet at Paterson Field House
Spots are limited! First come first serve
Central Rock Gym Trip
Friday, March 14, 11:15 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free
Take a trip with the BCC Adventure Program to Central Rock Gym in Hadley, MA. Central
Rock offers 24,000 feet of climbing terrain and 120 top rope and lead stations. No
experience necessary. Transportation provided, meet at Paterson
Spots are limited! First come first serve
Zoar White Water Rafting Trip
Thursday, May 8 OR Friday, May 9
Free
Situated in Chrarlemont, MA Zoar Outdoor offers the best in New England outdoor adventure.
Whitewater rafting trip runs the upper Fife brook section, mostly Class II rapids
with one Class III rapid, ideal for beginner rafters. Transportation provided, meet
at Paterson Field House
Spots are limited! First come first serve
Berkshire East Zipline Trip
Friday, May 16 OR Monday, May 19
Free
Berkshire East Zipline Adventures feature some of the longest and fastest zip lines
on the East Coast with spectacular views of the Deerfield River Valley! This will
be a tour of Berkshire East’s Valley Jump course. Due to the increased length and
speed of this course previous zipline experience will be required.
Spots are limited! First come first serve
If you need special assistance for this event, please contact Craig Ptak at cptak@berkshirecc.edu.
Paterson's Fitness Program provides programs and events to get our members together
and active! Unless noted all fitness programs are free and open to all Paterson members
including BCC students, faculty, staff, community members, and BCC Alumni.
Spring 2025 Calendar
Yoga instructed by Taylor LaRochelle Feb. 24 – May 5, 2025 *Yoga is taking a two week break until Feb. 24 due to instructor availability Mondays Gentle Yoga 5 – 6 p.m. Wednesdays Restorative Yoga 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Register for Yoga or walk in!
Practical Pilates instructed by Autumn Bragan Jan. 23 – May 3, 2025 Thursdays 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Saturdays 10 -11 a.m. Register for Practical Pilates or walk in!
ZUMBA! instructed by Luana Dias Davis *No ZUMBA! Friday, Feb. 21 due to instructor availability Jan. 31 – May 2, 2025 Fridays 4 – 5 p.m. Register for ZUMBA or walk in!
Intro to Fitness instructed by Michael Carnevale Jumpstart your fitness journey with our 4-Week Introduction to Fitness Program! A
comprehensive mix of cardio, strength training, and core exercises, tailored for all
fitness levels and learn how to create and personalize your own training program! Feb. 25 – March 20, 2025 Tuesdays 3 – 4 p.m. Thursdays 9 – 10:30 a.m. Class is full, please email mcarnevale@berkshirecc.edu to be added to the waitlist
Couch to 5K co-led by Michael Carnevale & Daryl Shreve Never run before, or it has been quite a while? Well this 10 week program is designed
to help you work up to running 3.1 miles. The group will provide a daily plan for
ten weeks (don't worry some days the plan is to rest!) and will meet once or twice
a week to check on progress and get a workout in together. March 18 - May 22, 2025 Tuesdays 3:30pm; 2nd day TBD Register Here
GAINZ instructed by Michael Carnevale Focus on building strength and mastering proper technique in squat, bench, and deadlift. March 25 – May 1, 2025 Tuesdays Noon – 1 p.m. Thursdays 3 – 4 p.m.
Open Recreation hours are open for drop-in play for any Paterson members or guests.
If no one shows up for drop-in play the court may be used for other purposes, but
if anyone comes in hoping to play that sport during Open Recreation hours that sport
will have priority on the court.
SAIL is a 12-week class offered twice a week. It is an evidence-based program that
focuses on balance, strength, flexibility, and endurance for people 65 and older.
All classes can be completed standing or sitting and can be modified to promote individual
fitness needs. Classes are taught be licensed Physical Therapists or Physical Therapist
Assistants who have been certified in SAIL.
Check out the SAIL national website for additional information.
For the Fall 2024 session, the SAIL program is free for Paterson members, or a $30
fee can be paid. To join the interest list please Register Here.
Class 1 – Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 – 11:15 a.m.
Instructor: Michele Darroch
This class is at capacity
Classes run Sept. 3 – Nov. 21
Class 2 – Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30am-12:45 p.m.
The Paul E. Raverta Tennis Complex is open from dawn until dusk each day.
Berkshire Mountain Pickleball has two of the courts reserved 9 am-Noon on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays.
In recognition of his leadership and love of the game, the tennis facilities at BCC
were dedicated in honor of the college's 6th president, Dr. Paul E. Raverta. The complex
boasts three standard adult courts and two "10 and Under" courts for children. Two
of the adult tennis courts are lined for pickleball as well.
The Paul E. Raverta Tennis Complex, which is open to the public, was made possible
by the Berkshire Bank Foundation, Berkshire Bank Foundation — Legacy Region, Petricca
Industries, USTA Western Mass, USTA New England, and USTA National.
