Harvard University offers three types of sports for students -- intercollegiate athletics, club sports and intramural sports. Harvard has 20 women's and 21 men's intercollegiate athletic programs. Football, basketball, sailing and tennis are a few of the sports a student at Harvard can participate in.
Rugby, soccer and martial arts are some of the club teams available at the university. Club sports can change from year to year and are managed by students. Any student wishing to create a club sport team can apply by contacting the manager of recreational services.
Intramural sports give Harvard students the chance to participate in over 25 sports, regardless of athletic ability. Over 800 games are played over the course of a school year. The recreation program allows students and faculty to participate in sports-related classes and lessons, such as swimming, golf and aerobics. Students must register at the Recreation Office for the classes at the beginning of each semester.
Harvard offers dance, art and music classes to all undergraduate students. Professional instruction is available in ballet, jazz, tap or other dances at the Harvard Dance Center. Students who participate in the classes showcase their skills at two dance recitals during the academic year.
Music students and lovers can join one of 11 ensembles, ranging from the Harvard University band or orchestra, the Harvard Glee Club or the Holden Chapel Choir. The Visiting Artist Program allows music students to work with famous faces in the industry -- Bonnie Raitt, Alan Menken and Bobby McFerrin are past guests of the university.
Drawing and ceramic classes are offered weekly on campus. The ceramic creations are sold in May and December at an art show. The drawing classes feature live models, as well as group and individual instruction.
The Phillips Brooks House Association (PBHA) is the largest public service organization at Harvard University. The PBHA is a non-profit and student organization serving both the Boston and Cambridge communities. Students volunteer for after-school programs, teen and adult mentoring and housing construction. Twelve camps are offered during the summer for students participating in school during the term.
The Center for Public Interest Careers provides students interested in public service careers fellowships or internships with non-profit agencies in the Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington D.C. areas. The Summer Work-Study Awards for Public Service allows eligible students to receive funding to work at a non-profit agency of their choice.