Open Pool Kayak Strokes/Roll Practice

Date (Start and End): 
Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Work on improving your strokes and maneuvers in the warmth of the SU Pool. We will have staff on hand to assist with learning to roll, wet exits and rescues. Play boaters welcome.
 
Cost:  $5.00  Cost Includes: Equipment, and ACA certified instructors
 
Activity Level: Beginner-Intermediate-Advanced
 
For more information or to register, visit Outdoor Resource Center, 037 Student Union, 937-775-5019.

Kayak Park and Play

Date (Start and End): 
Friday, September 20, 2013 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
We will park and play and the Springfield Whitewater Park. Practice surfing, rolls in moving water, eddie turns, ferries and braces. Participants must have demonstrated a wet exit from a river or play boat to ORC staff. This can be done during the Intro to Whitewater class or one of the weekly Rec Fit Kayaking sessions.
 
Cost:  $15.00  Cost Includes: Transportation, equipment, and ACA certified instructors
 
Activity Level: Intermediate-Advanced
 

Intro to Whitewater Kayaking

Date (Start and End): 
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
This course will introduce kayaking equipment and techniques. We will start in river kayaks at Eastwood Lake and focus on strokes, maneuvers and rescues. Then move to the mad river where the class will practice eddy turns, ferries and learn to read the river. 
 
Cost:  $20.00  Cost Includes: Transportation, equipment, and ACA certified instructors
 
Activity Level: Beginner –Intermediate
 
For more information or to register, visit Outdoor Resource Center, 037 Student Union, 937-775-5019.

River Float Trip

Date (Start and End): 
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Join us for some fun on the Mad River. We will provide you with some basic instruction on land before guiding you down the river for a relaxing evening in kayaks. This is a great way to unwind and cool off after a long day.
 
Cost: $15 Cost Includes: Transportation, equipment, and ACA certified instructors
 
Activity Level: Beginner-Intermediate
 
For more information or to register, visit Outdoor Resource Center, 037 Student Union, 937-775-5019.

Kayaking Strokes

Date (Start and End): 
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 5:00pm to 7:30pm
This class will focus on stroke development and refinement. Participants will learn basic strokes and receive feedback on technique as well as have the opportunity to practice more advanced strokes such as bow draw, side slip, and braces.
 
Cost:  $15.00  Cost Includes: Transportation, equipment, and ACA certified instructors
 
Activity Level: Beginner –Intermediate
 
For more information or to register, visit Outdoor Resource Center, 037 Student Union, 937-775-5019.

Intro to Kayaking

Date (Start and End): 
Monday, September 9, 2013 - 6:15pm to 8:00pm
Monday, September 23, 2013 - 6:15pm to 8:00pm
This course will introduce recreational kayaking equipment and techniques to beginner kayakers. Skills will focus on strokes, maneuvers and rescues. This class will take place on Eastwood Lake and participants should come prepared to get wet and have fun. 
 
Cost: $10.00  Cost Includes: Transportation, equipment, and ACA certified instructors
 
Activity Level: Beginner
 
For more information or to register, visit Outdoor Resource Center, 037 Student Union, 937-775-5019.

Bike to Campus Day!

Date (Start and End): 
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 7:00am to 9:00am

 

Free Breakfast!

 

Trail Running Meetup

Date (Start and End): 
Monday, May 13, 2013 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Monday, May 20, 2013 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Monday, May 27, 2013 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Monday, June 3, 2013 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Monday, June 10, 2013 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Monday, June 17, 2013 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Monday, June 24, 2013 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm

The Outdoor Resource Center is organizing trail runs at a variety of parks throughout the Dayton area.

Places and Dates are listed below:

Week 1

When: Monday, May 13th, 6:30pm

Where: Sugar Creek MetroPark

Meet at parking lot – 4178 Conference Road, Bellbrook, Ohio

Cost: Free        Activity Level: Beginner-Intermediate

Distance: 3.1 miles

 

Week 2

When: Monday, May 20th, 6:30pm-7:30pm

Where: John Bryan State Park

F.O.O.T. - Freshman Outdoor Orientation Trip

Date (Start and End): 
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 (All day) to Wednesday, August 21, 2013 (All day)
Event Webpage: 
F.O.O.T. Freshman Outdoor Orientation Trip

The Freshmen Outdoor Orientation Trip (FOOT) is a unique wilderness experience which will take place the week before school begins. Trained upperclassmen will lead backpacking trips along the Appalachian Trail, The trips are designed for all levels of experience. F.O.O.T. offer an amazing opportunity for incoming students to meet a small group of new classmates and establish relationships with older student leaders.

Wind River Range Backpacking

Date (Start and End): 
Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 9:00am to Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 1:00pm

 

Celebrate the end of Summer Semester with a trip to one of the most picturesque wilderness areas in the world!  This 25 mile loop starts at 9,000 ft and culminates at the top of 12,482 ft Mitchell Peak for an unbelievable view of the cirque bellow.  Participants will carry a full backpack with personal and group gear, and travel on difficult and remote terrain at altitude.  Over 5 days and 4 nights, participants will circumnavigate the entire cirque travelling off-trail over alpine passes.

 

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