Adventure Trips
We offer unique adventure trips each semester in Ohio and around the country. All trips are designed to be beginner friendly with a focus on learning new outdoor skills. Trips can range from a few hours to multiple days/nights. Types of trips we have offered in the past include: hiking, skiing/snowboarding, kayaking, backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing, rafting, rappelling, camping, and more.
A pre-program email will be sent to all registered participants. This email will contain an introduction from the staff leaders, information about what to bring, what to wear, an agenda, and other pertinent details. All trips and clinics require a minimum number of participants. The Adventure Center will contact all registered participants if the program will be canceled. All trips are a level 1 difficulty with no experience necessary and mild physical exertion unless noted. Contact actrips@kent.edu with any questions.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be given within 7 days of the program.
Pre-registration IS REQUIRED for all programs.
Cuyahoga River Kayak Trip
This trip will be held locally on the Cuyahoga River. We will meet at the SRWC (or you can meet us at Kramer Fields-just let us know ahead of time!). From there, we will paddle to Brust Park in Munroe Falls. We will then take the shuttle back to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. A staff member will be with you on the water for the entire trip. The trip is 4.0 miles long, is beginner friendly and no prior experience is needed. The fee includes transportation, all equipment and instruction. There is a three participant minimum to run this program.
- Date & Time: Summer: June 1 - Aug. 11
- Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 - 5 p.m.
- Sundays: 1 - 4 p.m.
- Location: Cuyahoga River - meet at the SRWC
- Cost: Student $30, Non-student $35
- Difficulty: Level 1/2 - No experience necessary, mild physical exertion.
Full Moon Float Trip
Here’s your chance to enjoy a beautiful sunset, relax in nature, and let your worries drift into the night as we paddle into the sunset on a peaceful and serene lake right down the road from Kent. Transportation is provided. We will meet at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (or you can meet us at Wingfoot Lake, just let us know ahead of time!). Contact actrips@kent.edu with any questions. Pre-registration IS REQUIRED. This trip must meet a participant minimum to run.
- Date & Time:
- Sunday, June 23 from 8 - 11 p.m.
- Monday, June 24 from 8 - 11 p.m.
- Thursday, July 25 from 8 - 11 p.m.
- Friday, July 26 from 8 - 11 p.m.
- Location: Wingfoot Lake State Park Boat Launch Area, meet at the SRWC
- Cost: $35
- Difficulty: Level 1. No experience necessary, mild physical exertion