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Check below to see the current program schedules and hours for the Payne Center, Rock Climbing Wall, Group Exercise, Aquatics, Outdoor Adventures Trips and Intramural Sports. Paper copies are also available at the Payne Center.
Payne Center Facility Hours
The Payne Center will be closed December 23-January 4 for the official University winter break. The facility will reopen Monday, January 5 at 1 p.m. following a planned University power outage that morning.
To view a PDF of the Fall 2025 Payne Center hours, click here: Payne Center Fall 2025 Hours
To view a PDF of the Spring 2026 Payne Center hours, click here: Payne Center Spring 2026 Hours
Pride Field Hours
- Monday–Thursday 6:30-10pm
Climbing Wall Hours
Fall Hours
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- Monday: 5-8pm
- Tuesday: 5-8pm
- Wednesday: 5-9pm
- Thursday: 5–8pm
- Friday: 5-8pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 2-5pm
- The Rock Wall is open to the pubic from 5-8pm on Fridays and 2–5pm on Saturdays and Sundays with a $10 climbing pass.
Group Exercise Class Schedule
| December 15-22 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Sunday |
| Magnolia Studio | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30-7:20am | ||||||
| 8-8:50am | ||||||
| 12:10-1pm | ||||||
| 2-3pm | ||||||
| 4-5pm | ||||||
| 5:30-6:20pm | ||||||
| 6:30-7:20pm | ||||||
| Dogwood Studio | ||||||
| 12:10-1pm | Eagle Strong | Eagle Strong | Eagle Strong | |||
| 4-5pm | ||||||
| 5:30-6:20pm | Functional Fit | Functional Fit | Functional Fit | |||
| 6:30-7:20pm | ||||||
| Spin Studio | ||||||
| 6:30-7:20am | ||||||
| 12:10-1pm | ||||||
| 5:30-6:20pm | ||||||
| Natatorium | ||||||
| 10-10:50am | ||||||
| 6:45-7:45pm |
ALL CLASSES ARE FREE. No advance registration required.
For a PDF of the December Interim Schedule (December 15-22 click here: December Interim Group Ex Schedule with Descriptions
For a PDF of the January Interim Schedule January 5-18) click here: January Interim Group Ex Schedule with Descriptions
Natatorium Schedule
ATTENTION PATRONS: The M.C. Johnson Natatorium will close for scheduled maintenance Sunday, December 21, 2025-Sunday, January 4 2026.
For a PDF of the Fall III Pool Schedule (November 1-December 22, 2025), click here: Fall 2025 Natatorium Schedule
Outdoor Adventures Trips
Spring 2026 Trips
- February 21 - Backpacking the Longleaf Trace - $25 per person
- Students will hike along Hattiesburg's Longleaf Trace before setting up a campsite and cooking over a campfire. All camping and hiking gear and food is included in the price. No prior hiking or camping experience needed.
- March 14-17 - Swimming with the Manatees - $425 per person
- Don't miss this popular trip where you'll get to swim with manatees on the Chassahowitzka River in Florida. Attendees will camp at the Chassahowitzka River Campground and enjoy cooking meals over a campfire. All transportation, snorkeling gear, a guide to take you to the manatees, camping equipment and meals are included in the price. Sign up today!
- April 11 - Okatoma Paddle Day - Price TBD
- In this fun day trip, students will get to kayak along the Okatoma River. All gear, transportation and food are included in the price. No previous paddling experience needed.
All USM students and Payne Center members are invited to participate!
Intramural Sports Schedule
To view a PDF of the Spring 2026 Intramural Schedule, click here: Intramural Spring 2026 Schedule