Recreation

Extracurricular Activities

A vast array of extracurricular activities provides cadets an opportunity to participate, learn, and relax during their free time. Virtually every academic department sponsors an out-of-class activity, such as language clubs, aeronautics and astronautics club, computer clubs and several engineering clubs to support the major’s program.

There are other recreation and athletic clubs, including such varied activities as trap and skeet, martial arts, and white-water rafting. Additionally, there are student publications such as the “Howitzer” yearbook and a small handbook for incoming freshmen called “Bugle Notes.” The academy also operates a fully equipped FM radio station, WKDT, that is cadet-staffed. The Cadet Glee Club is one of the best in the nation, and there are a Gospel Choir and other chapel choirs for cadets to join. The Theater Arts Guild presents annual musical stage productions written, produced, and performed by cadets.

The Cadet Fine Arts Forum is one of the largest clubs at West Point. It offers cadets a chance to cultivate interests in dance, theater, photography, painting, films and music.

Cadet extracurricular activities are a vibrant and essential aspect of community life at West Point. These activities offer cultural enrichment and serve as a pleasant change of pace from academic and military training. A complete listing of the academy’s extracurricular activities can be found at www.WestPoint.edu/cadets.asp.

Competitive Club Sports

Boxing
Cycling
Equestrian
Fencing
Judo
Lacrosse
Marathon
Martial Arts
Mountaineering
Orienteering
Parachute
Power Lifting
Rugby
Women’s Rugby
Sailing
Ski Nordic
Men’s Team Handball
Women’s Team Handball
THBW
Triathlon
Volleyball
Water Polo

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