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(NEW) Kayaking Intermediate/Open Roll Session
This pool session is designed for participants who have completed the Kayak Roll Session 101 (or have previous experience with kayak rolling) and want to continue developing and pr...
(NEW) Kayaking Roll Session
This is an opportunity for beginning kayakers to learn the important skill of righting (rolling) a capsized kayak. Our qualified staff will provide group instruction and work hand...
(NEW) Try Kayak!
Come try kayaking with us! This is a introductory-level opportunity for those who are looking to get into flatwater or whitewater kayaking without leaving campus. Our qualified a...
AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor course
*Please contact Sam Wright (saw71@psu.edu) if you are interested in the course. Applicants must apply and be accepted before given access to register.
Backpacking (Beginner)-Rothrock
Do you want to practice your backpacking skills – or learn new ones? Then this overnight excursion is perfect for you! We will travel to nearby Rothrock State Forest and spend th...
Backpacking-Old Logger's Path
This is a full weekend trip (Friday Night to Sunday afternoon) of unplugged fun. This is an ideal adventure for people with little or no backpacking experience, but who want to le...
Beginner SCUBA
If you have always wanted to learn how to SCUBA dive, then this is the course for you! Receive excellent, high-quality training from an experienced instructor. This course offe...
Blue and White Boulder Bowl
Join us at the IM Building for the annual Penn State Blue and White Boulder Bowl! Climbers will self identify into either Men's or Women's category and then compete as in one of 3 ...
Canoeing-Bald Eagle Creek
This is a one-day trip on the local Bald Eagle Creek. Our staff will teach you the basics of canoeing and help you navigate a 7 mile stretch of water which contains a few class 1 ...
Caving - Hennigh
This is a single-day trip that is great for first-time or beginner cavers. Our staff will guide participants underground through dark muddy passages and into large rooms with incr...
Caving -Tytoona
Come explore with us in one of Pennsylvania's many caves. This single day excursion is a great trip for first-time or beginner cavers. Experienced staff will guide participants un...
Climbing Wall Lead Clinic
This is a 4 hour clinic designed for established climbers wanting to learn how to lead climb at Penn State's Climbing Gym. Participants must be Top Rope Belay endorsed and should b...
Frozen Waterfall Hike-Ricketts Glen
This is a single-day winter hiking trip. Rickett’s Glen is known for its numerous waterfalls (over 20 in a 3 mile stretch of trail). In the winter many of these falls freeze cre...
Ice Climbing - Ricketts Glen
This is a day trip to Ricketts Glen State Park, which is known for its numerous waterfalls (over 20 in a 3 mile stretch of trail). In the winter many of these falls freeze creati...
Ice Climbing Adventure-Catskills, NY
NEW! This is a brand new trip to the Catskill Mountains, located about an hour north of New York City. This winter playground is home to incredible ice climbing for people of all...
Kayaking - Black Moshannon
Join us for a day out on the lake in Black Moshannon State Park. Located about 45 minutes from campus, the Black Moshannon lake provides ample opportunities for paddle exploration...
Night Hike-Mt Nittany
This is an evening hike to a local landmark and a keystone adventure for every Penn State student. Participants will begin their adventure in daylight, but will quickly find thems...
NIGHT TIME High Ropes-Stone Valley
This is a weekday evening trip (6-11pm) to Penn State’s Stone Valley Recreation Area where participants will get to experience the High Ropes Course at night. This course will test...
Outdoor Leadership Training Course (OLTC)
This Outdoor Leadership Training Course (OLTC) provides students with a foundation for outdoor leadership through a 10-day immersive field experience. Students will have the oppor...
Rock Climbing - Donation
This is a single-day trip to our local crag. This trip is ideal for beginner or intermediate climbers who want to learn and build climbing skills. Instructors will teach particip...
Rock Tech 101
Are you new to climbing and want some expert tips and technique advice? Well look no further! We’re are offering Rock Tech 101 to fine tune your abilities and help you progress to ...
SCUBA Olympics-Saint Francis University
The St. Francis Scuba Olympics is an annual, friendly competition between local dive groups. Events include pebble collecting, bowling, Toypedo tossing, and tug-of-war all conducte...
SCUBA-Pool Session
Certified divers are welcome to register and join us at the Natatorium dive well. We'll be offering a mixture of fun games, skills to improve your diving abilities, and opportuniti...
SKILLS CLINIC: Backpacking 101
This is a single-day instructional clinic for people who are looking to get into backpacking or have some experience but would like a chance to learn and practice skills with an ex...
SKILLS CLINIC: Caving 101
This is an evening skills clinic, including a quick trip to a local cave. Participants will learn the basic skills and knowledge needed to go caving in a beginner friendly environ...
SKILLS CLINIC: Gym to Crag Series (Indoor)
Are you a climber wanting to take your skills outside of the gym to real rock but aren’t sure how to make it happen on your own? This clinic series is just the ticket to go from th...
SKILLS CLINIC: Gym to Crag Series (Outdoor)
Are you a climber wanting to take your skills outside of the gym to real rock but aren’t sure how to make it happen on your own? This clinic series is just the ticket to go from th...
Snowshoeing/Winter Hiking-Black Moshannon
This is a day trip to one of our local state parks. Black Moshannon is a great place for recreation in all seasons and offers unique beauty in winter. This trip will give you an ...
Snowshoeing/Winter Hiking-Rothrock
This is a day trip to our local state forest. Rothrock is a great place for recreation in all seasons and offers unique beauty in winter. This trip will give you an opportunity t...
SUP Clinic-Stone Valley
If you've always wanted to try stand up paddleboarding, then this is the clinic for you. Our staff will shuttle you out to nearby Stone Valley Recreation Area where you will recei...
Whitewater Rafting-Lower Yough (Class III)
The Lower Youghiogheny River is one of the most popular white water destinations in Pennsylvania, and is a great place to try out rafting. This river is home to many Class III rapi...
Whitewater Rafting-Stonycreek River (Class III)
Come join us for a day of whitewater rafting in Johnstown, PA. Stonycreek River is chocked full of exciting class III-IV rapids. The calm pools between the rapids allow for swim...