Open Frontier Unique Stops.
Take the plunge at Chadron's indoor aquatic center, plan a group trip to the CSC Planetarium, explore the CSC Herbarium, host an event at the Chadron Art Center or take in the action at a CSC sporting event.
Chadron Area Aquatic & Wellness Center
This indoor facility is open year-round and includes all sorts of features to keep swimmers of all ages entertained, including a 15-foot slide, a children’s slide, dump buckets and splash pad. The pool has a zero-depth entry, six lap lanes and a one-meter diving board. The facility also includes a therapy pool with warmer water temperatures and a walking track space around the pool deck. Classes at the Aquatic and Wellness Center include water aerobics, swimming lessons for all ages, and physical therapy. A multipurpose room is also available for rent for parties.
Passes are sold for families, couples and individual adults and youths at daily, monthly, quarterly and annual rates. Lap swim and water aerobics passes and walking passes are also available.
Chadron Arts Center
The Chadron Arts Center grew out of a town hall meeting in 1990 when the community suggested that the old St. Patrick’s Church become the community arts center. The purpose of the Chadron Arts Center is to provide and maintain a place to nurture, exhibit and promote community artistic talents, area attractions, professional offerings and serve as a venue available to the public.
The Arts Center is occasionally home to art shows, choir and dance performances and fundraising events. The facility is available as a rental to host your wedding, banquet or other special event.
CSC Planetarium
The Planetarium at Chadron State College frequently features special Eclipse and Comet Shows. These special events are free to the public. Public programs are generally offered during the CSC Academic year. Tickets must be purchased from the CSC Conferencing Office in advance of the show unless otherwise stated. All planetarium shows are presented by CSC students and/or faculty.
Hours: open by appointment Aug. 1 – Dec. 1 and February – May, and can service groups of 5-35 people. They can provide multiple shows for your audience if it is a larger group.
For more information, or to schedule your group, please call (308) 432-6483.
CSC Herbarium
Located at the college, the High Plains Herbarium contains one of the largest collections of ethnobotanical medicinal plants and historic pharmaceuticals in the entire state. Visitors can learn about the plants Native Americans and early settlers used as the main sources for alleviating pain and treating or curing other ailments. Former curator and CSC professor Ronald Weedon expanded the collection during his tenure from 2,400 species to more than 42,000. Hours: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday year-round with the exception of school holidays. Availability of personnel during the summer may be limited due to field work. The herbarium entrance is room 131 of the Math and Science Building. Group tours are available and should be arranged in advance.
NCAA DII Sporting Events
The Chadron State College Eagles belong to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and NCAA Division II. Intercollegiate competition is available in football, basketball, wrestling, track and field and cross country for men and volleyball, basketball, track and field, cross country, wrestling, golf and softball for women. For season releases, schedules and tickets click here.
