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Upcoming Events
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A Whale
of a Tale
January 31 |
Student Price: $15 Faculty/Staff Price: $25
Skill Level: All (Not Prone to Sea Sickness)
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, January 27 at 12:00pm
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, January 27 at 5:45pm*
Come have a Whale of a Tale experience with the Virginia Beach Aquarium's whale tours. "Here's a chance to see some of the most magnificent creatures on Earth in their natural habitat! Whale watchers will search for humpback and fin whales off the coast of Virginia Beach. Each excursion is narrated by a trained Aquarium Educator while ex-perienced volunteers show artifacts and answer questions". Whales are NOT guaranteed to be sighted. Trip includes transportation, trip lead-ers and whale boat tour. |
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CLINIC: Intro to Skiing and Snowboarding
February 3
6:30pm |
Student Price: Free Faculty/Staff Price: Free
Drop in for an introductory clinic on skiing ans snowboarding before the big trip on Saturday! Trip leaders will introduce participants to the sport and provide some advance tips as well. There will be time for questions ans answers and even a roundtable discussion for participants that have info on the latest moves! Clinic held in the Perry library in room 151. |
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A Day on the Slopes with OAP & SAC
February 7 |
Student Price: $30
Skill Level: All Levels
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 3 at 12:00pm
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, February 3 at 5:45pm*
Join the Student Activities Council and the Outdoor Adventure Program for a co-sponsored trip to the slopes! We will travel to Wintergreen for a day of skiing and snowboarding. Trip price in-cludes lift tickets, ski rentals ( snowboard rentals are additional costs), charter bus transportation and trip leaders. Sign up starting January 12th to reserve your spot! |
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Winter Wonderland Day Hike
February 28 |
Student Price: $10 Faculty/Staff Price: $20
Skill Levels: Beginner/Intermediate
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 24 at 12:00pm
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, February 24 at 5:45pm*
Break out of cabin fever and head outside with OAP! Join us for a day hike at Crabtree Falls near Charlottesville, Virginia. This de-manding 5 mile loop features cascading waterfalls offering the pos-sibility of frozen falls during this winter day hike. The fall is said to be the tallest east of the Mississippi! Don't miss out on the great winter get away! |
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Adventure
in the
Florida Keys
March 7 - 15
Trip Registration is CLOSED |
Student Price: $250 Faculty/Staff: $400
Skill Levels: Beginner/Intermediate
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 24 at 12:00pm
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, February 24 and Tuesday, March 3 at 5:45pm*
That's right, we're headed to sunny (keep your fingers crossed) Florida for Spring Break. The week includes a three day, two night sea kayak adven-ture, snorkeling, sailing and beach combing. Trip includes trip leaders, vans, transportation, group camping equipment, food for 6 days, camping fees, equipment and fun! |
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Hike &Camp at Old Rag
March 20 - 21
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Student Price: $20 Faculty/Staff Price: $30
Skill Levels: Intermediate/Advanced
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 17 at 12:00pm
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 17 at 5:45pm*
Old Rag Mountain is a famous hike within Virginia, featuring tremendous views, switch backs, and scrambling over boulders. The mountain top views are well worth the hike! We'll be camping out the night before at a nearby campground so we can hit the trail early. Bring your camera! Trip includes trip leaders, transportation and group camping equipment. |
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CLINIC: Dutch Oven Cooking
March 25 |
Student Price: Free Faculty/Staff: Free Skill Level: Beginner
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 24 at 12:00pm
Learn how to Dutch Oven Cook and enjoy some delicious food at the same time. Spaces are limited, so sign up at the Recreational Sports Office by Tuesday, March 24 at noon. Clinic includes instruction, recipes, and food sampling. |
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Wilderness Backpacking
April 3 - 5 |
Student Price:$30 Faculty/Staff Price: $50
Skill Level: Beginner
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 31 at 12:00pm
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 31 at 5:45pm*
St. Mary's Wilderness area is the largest wilderness area in Virginia and is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This weekend of backpacking explores the elevations ranging from 1, 700 feet to 3, 400 feet and includes the drain-ages of Cellar Hollow, Spy Run, and the upper part of the Saint Mary's River. Along the Saint Mary's there are ponds of native trout, trails lined with rhododendron and mountain laurel, and a lovely waterfall waiting to be discovered. Trip includes trip leaders, transportation, group camping equipment and participant backpack. |
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Mountain Biking
April 12 |
Student Price: $10 Faculty/Staff Price: $20
Skill Levels: Beginner/ Intermediate (biking ability required)
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 7 at 12:00pm
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 7 at 5:45pm*
Pump up your tires because we're headed out for a day of mountain biking. Trip includes bikes (or bring your own), transportation, park fees, and trip leaders. |
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Shenandoah River Canoe & Camping
April 17 - 19 |
Student t Price:: $ 30 Faculty/Staff: $50
Skill Level: Beginner
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 14 at 12:00pm
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 14 at 5:45pm*
Grab your paddle because we're headed down the river! This trip com-bines camping and canoeing on the Shenandoah River. Participants will cover over twenty miles of the river (dependent on weather), see the Shenandoah Valley from a new perspective, and set up a primitive camp along the banks of the river! Trip includes trip leaders, transportation, group camping equipment and canoes. |
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Clinic: Kayak 101
April 24
2:00pm-5:00pm |
Student Price: Free Faculty/Staff Price: Free Skill Level: Beginner
Stop by the Whitehurst Beach for your try at Kayaking! Trip leaders will be on hand to provide instruction during the afternoon. |
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Kayak to the Zoo
April 26 |
Student Price:$ 10 Faculty/Staff Price: $20
Skill Level: Intermediate
Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 21 at 5:45pm
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 21 at 5:45pm*
Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My! This adventure launches from ODU's very own Whitehurst Beach on campus and includes a 10 mile round-trip paddle to the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk. Trip participants travel down the La-fayette River to the adjacent park for a picnic lunch. Enjoy the day on the water and experience Norfolk from a water view! Trip includes kayak, pad-dle, life jacket, and trip leaders. |
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Trip Registration and Requirements |
All Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) Trips are open to current ODU students, faculty, and staff. All Trips require registration prior to the Mandatory Pre-trip Meetings. Trips that do not have Pre-trip Meetings have a registration deadline of 12:00 PM on the day of the trip. You can register for any trip at the Recreational Sports Office located at 1015 W. 47th Street between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
When registering you must bring the following:
Valid ODU ID
Health insurance card (with company name and policy number)
Payment
Payment must be made at the time of registration and can be made with cash or check. Spaces are limited and are first come, first serve. Registration for all trips opens at the beginning of each semester. |
| Cancellation / Refund Policies |
If the Outdoor Adventure Program cancels the trip due to weather, lack of participants, or other circumstances, the participant will receive a full refund. If a participant cancels registration and a replacement is provided prior to the Pre-trip Meeting, a refund will be given. After the Pre-trip Meeting, no refunds will be given and replacements cannot be made. Trips without a Pre-trip Meeting will be given a refund if a replacement is provided. (The OAP will refer to the trip waitlist to assist in finding replacements.) |
| Pre-trip Meetings |
Pre-trip Meetings are mandatory for certain activities. Information is shared at these meetings that is important for your enjoyment and safety on the trip. If you cannot attend a Pre-trip meeting, you are responsible for contacting the trip leader and arranging for another meeting time prior to the scheduled Pre-trip Meeting. |
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Skill Level |
Each OAP trip is assigned a Skill Level. There are three Skill Levels, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advance.
Beginner - No prior experience is necessary and low to moderate physical activity is expected.
Intermediate - Prior experience in the activity is strongly recommended and moderate to strenuous physical activity is expected.
Advanced - Prior experience in the activity is required and strenuous physical activity is expected. |
| Equipment |
OAP will provide basic group equipment for trips. Participants will be responsible for providing their own personal equipment and food. Further information will be provided at the Pre-trip Meeting or can be requested prior to the meeting by contacting the trip leader at the Recreational Sports Office. Transportation is provided for all trips as well as student trip leaders. |
1015 W. 47th Street
Norfolk, VA 23529
757-683-3389
www.odu.edu/recsports
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