Looking for things to do this summer?
Interested in taking a trip?
See what's coming up on our calendar or read about all the different types of trips that we offer.
Looking for equipment?
The Outing Rental Center offers low rental rates on outdoor and camping gear.
What is the Outdoor Adventure Program?
The Outdoor Adventure Program serves VCU students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests by providing outdoor low-cost activity-based trips, including whitewater rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, canoeing, caving, hiking, backpacking and skiing.
Trip participants vary by activity and location. Most trips are a mix of undergraduate and graduate students with some staff and faculty. Most trips are designed to introduce beginners to an activity. Most require participants to be in good physical condition.
Trip leaders are students who have completed our Outdoor Adventure Leadership Program and acquired the necessary experience to guide the trips they have been assigned.
Outdoor Adventure Leadership Program
Interested in becoming an outdoor adventure trip guide or leader? Sign up for the Adventure Skills Practicum, a training program that includes workshops and wilderness experiences. In addition to the activities, training includes first aid, wilderness medicine, outdoor leadership, trip planning, group facilitation, hazard assessment, team building, ethics and more. Space is limited, so sign up early. Call (804) 828-6004 for details.
Upcoming Events
| June 3 | Kayak Roll Clinic |
| June 4 | Canoeing Under the Stars |
| June 7 | Day Hiking – Trayfoot Mountain Trail |
| June 10 | Climbing at Manchester Wall |
| June 17 | Kayak Practice — Pool Session |
| June 21 | Day Canoeing on the Upper James |
| June 24 | Climbing at Manchester Wall |
| June 27 | Hang Gliding Day at the Beach |