Fall 2012 & Spring 2013 Outdoor Adventure Trips
FALL & SPRING PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Kayak Roll Clinics:
Enjoy a night of fun in the pool while learning essential kayak roll skills. NO experience necessary! Youth, ages 14-17, may participate in weeknight clinics when accompanied by a parent/guardian participant. Basic Instruction is provided from 7–8:30 p.m. (Youth permitted with adult supervision) and Advanced Instruction is provided from 8:30-10 p.m.
Sessions/Semester:Fall & Spring Semester
Fall Dates: Sept 5 & 2; Oct 2,18, 29; Nov14 & 29;Dec 4
Spring Dates:Feb 4 & 19, March 1, 12, 27; April 9, 17. 25; May 2
Time: 7 pm
Member Fee: NA
Non Member Fee: NA
Bike Tune Up:Outdoor Adventures, SRU Cycling Club and local bike shops team up to offer free bicycle tune ups. Location: University Union Patio.
Sessions/Semester:Fall & Spring Semester
Fall Dates: Sept 11
Spring Dates:March 26
Time: Common Hour (12:30-1:45 p.m.
Member Fee: Free
Non Member Fee: Free
Caving Adventure Weekend:Learn safe techniques and practices of caving by following experience staff through the twists and turns of a cave. Location: Casparis Caves.
Sessions/Semester:Fall & Spring Semester
Fall Dates: Sept 29
Spring Dates:April 6
Time: 8 am-6 pm
Member Fee: $20
Non Member Fee: $40
Boulder Bash: Bouldering competition that provides the opportunity for climbers of all experience levels to compete against climber from other colleges and climbing facilities. During the spring semester, the BOULDER BASH series involves weekly competitions at four or five other schools and culminates at THE ROCK. Open to climbers ages 12 or older. Location: ARC
Sessions/Semester:Fall & Spring Semester
Fall Dates: Nov 3
Spring Dates:Feb 23
Time: 9:30 – 10:30 am
Member Fee: All Participants $20
Non Member Fee: All Participants $20
Collaborative Programming: Each semester, the Outing, Downhill Ski, Sea Kayaking and Cycling Clubs will be conducting trips to various locations to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. These activities will be advertised and open to non club members at a specific fee. Activities will be announced as they are scheduled.
Sessions/Semester:Fall & Spring Semester
Fall Dates: TBA
Spring Dates:TBA
Time: TBA
Member Fee: TBA
Non Member Fee: TBA
Fall Program Overview:
FALL PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Canoe Adventure Weekend: Learn the foundations of canoeing such as J stroke, Pry’s, draws, bracing, leaning and forward stoke while enjoying canoe camping. Location: Kennerdell
Sessions/Semester:Fall Semester
Dates: 9/8 – 9/9
Time: Saturday: 8 am – Sunday: 6 pm
Member Fee: $30
Non Member Fee: $50
Rock Climbing Adventure: Basic instruction on rock climbing as you work your way up easy or challenging climbs Location: McConnells Mill
Sessions/Semester:Fall Semester
Dates: 9/22
Time: 3:30 - 8 pm
Member Fee: $10
Non Member Fee: $20
Mountain Bike Ride: This single- track trail provides an excellent ride for those confident in their skills. Location: Kennerdell
Sessions/Semester:Fall Semester
Dates: 9/25
Time: 3:30 – 8 pm
Member Fee: $10
Non Member Fee: $20
White Water Rafting Adventure Weekend: Enjoy some of PA’s best white water rafting. Location: Youghiogheny
Sessions/Semester:Fall Semester
Dates: 10/9
Time: 7 am – 10 pm
Member Fee: SRU Students ONLY $ 40
SPRING PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Cross Country Ski / Winter Camping: Sleeping in the snow, cooing in freezing temperatures and skiing with a pack on are some of the challenges that confront a cross-country skiing backpack trip participant. Location: SRU Campground
Sessions/Semester:Spring Semester
Dates: 2/9
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Member Fee: $5
Non Member Fee: $10
Bike Maintenance Class: Bring your bike in for a hands on repair and tune up skills such as truing wheels, adjusting brakes, and shifting adjustments. Parts and repair fees not included. May sign –up until start of program at 6 pm. Location: ARC RPM Room
Sessions/Semester:Spring Semester
Dates: 4/2
Time: 6 – 9 pm
Member Fee: $5
Non Member Fee: $15
Backpacking Adventure Weekend: Join us for a fun filled weekend of hiking and camping in the Clear Creek State Forest. Location: Kennerdell
Sessions/Semester:Spring Semester
Dates: 4/13 – 4/14
Time: Saturday: 11 am – Sunday: 6 pm
Member Fee: $15
Non Member Fee: $40
Kayak Adventure Weekend: Basics taught on a lake or pool, systemic skill progression to enable paddling in moving water and progress to white water.Location: Connoquenessing
Sessions/Semester:Spring Semester
Dates: 4/20-21
Time: Sat. 9 am-5 pm; Sun. 8 am-4:30 pm
Member Fee: $20
Non Member Fee: $40
White Water Rafting – SR Creek: Enjoy PA’s Local best white water rafting. Location: Slippery Rock Creek
Sessions/Semester:Spring Semester
Dates: 4/23
Time: 3 – 8 pm
Member Fee: $15
Non Member Fee: $40
Ride the ROCK: Bring your bike to enjoy a group ride through the woods of our beautiful campus.
Sessions/Semester:Spring Semester
Dates: 5/7
Time: 3:30 pm
Member Fee: Free
Non Member Fee: Free