The Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) is a program run through Old Dominion University Recreation and Wellness department. Goals of the program include increasing participants' appreciation and protection of natural resources as well as opportunities for personal exploration, growth and leadership development through their participation in outdoor activities.

First Ascent "A Monarch Experience" for NEW Fall 2013 Students

Let your adventure begin at Old Dominion University with The Monarch Experience FIRST ASCENT PRORAM. In it's third year, FRIST ACSENT provides a unique orientation experience for students entering ODU in the fall of 2013. Sign up for one of the four adventure experiences to meet students and staff from the ODU community and push your limits while exploring the outdoors. This adventure based orientation introduces new students to peers and potential mentors and helps ease their transition into college life. Students' experiences during the program provide building blocks for future relationships with members of the University's community. Our trained Outdoor Adventure Program staff and University representives lead each adventure group through its designed itinerary. Previous experience is NOT required to participate. REGISTER HERE

COST PER STUDENT IS $50 AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Four day expedition
• Outdoor adventure equipment
• Food during the experience
• Transportation from ODU to the expedition
• Technical skill insturction
• ODU faculty/staff members
• Trip leaders

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Adventure Trips

LIFE'S BETTER OUTSIDE!

All 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 a pre-trip meeting have a registration deadline of noon on the day of the trip. You can register for any trip in the Outdoor Adventure Center. When registering, you must bring a valid ODU ID, your health insurance, and payment. Payment must be made at the time of registration and can be made in cash or check.

Summer 2013 Adventure Trips

Detailed trip information will be provided at the time of registration including time and location of departure, participant equipment list and more. Pre-trip Meetings will not be held for summer trips except the Rock Climbing Trip June 7-9, 2013. Trip Leaders are available to answer questions prior to the trip. Register at the SRC Outdoor Adventure Center beginning April 23, 2013.

Join us this summer out at the beach! We leave ODU bright and early in order to spend the morning catching some rays and waves. No experience is necessary as our trip leaders help you in learning the waves and teach you how to get up on your board! Swimming ability is required. Trip includes Trip Leaders, transportation and surfboards.

Date: Saturday, June 1, 2013 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon or Saturday, June 29, 2013 from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Skill Level: Beginner

Student Cost: $10

Faculty/ Staff SRC Member Cost: $20

Join us as we take a nice and relaxing kayak tour, paddling through Norfolk's rivers while watching the beautiful summer sunset. Tour leaves from the ODU campus and winds through the Lafayette River. Trip includes kayaks, trip leaders, and transportation. Shuttles back to ODU are provided.

Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:00 p.m.

Skill Level: Beginner

Student Cost: $10

Faculty/ Staff SRC Member Cost: $20

Climb to new heights with the OAP on a weekend rock climbing trip! We are heading up to the Potomac River for two days of climbing and two nights of camping along the C&O Canal and Carderock. Trip includes Trip Leaders, rock climbing and camping equipment, transportation, and camping fees.

Date: Friday, June 7 - Sunday, June 9, 2013

Skill Level: Beginner

Student Cost: $30

Faculty/Staff SRC Member Cost: $60

Mandatory Pre-Trip Date: Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Outdoor Adventure Center (located inside the SRC)

Forget the coffee! Start your morning right with an early morning Yoga and Surf session! Join us on our second outing of the summer as we ride the waves at NorthEnd! We leave ODU bright and early to begin our morning learning yoga and stretching techniques before hitting the great surf with full force! No experience is necessary as our trip leaders will help you in learning the waves and teach you how to get up on your board. Swimming ability is required. Trip includes Trip Leaders, transportation and surfboards.

Date: Sunday, June 16, 2013 from 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Skill Level: Beginner

Student Cost: $10

Faculty/Staff SRC Member Cost: $20

Join us for a day on the trails as we shred through switchbacks and hills on this awesome mountain biking excursion! You will also learn all the fundamentals of riding a mountain bike, including hand signals, shifting gears, and proper riding etiquette all while enjoying the lush scenery of New Quarter Park in Williamsburg, VA! Bike riding ability is required. Trip includes Trip Leaders, transportation, park entrance fees, and bike equipment.

Date: Sunday, June 23, 2013 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Student Cost: $10

Faculty/ Staff SRC Member Cost: $20

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Basic Clinics

Basic Clinics are offered during the semester and are mandatory of Recreation and Wellness members who are interested in climbing at The Wall. The clinics are given by climbing wall staff and include: Instruction on climbing equipment, Climbing knots, Practice on how to belay, Climbing techniques and a final belay test. Every participant must pass the Belay Test prior to climbing The Wall. Participants with prior experience may test out and not take the clinic.

Resource Center

The Resource Center includes a variety of books, maps and files on local, national and international outdoor recreation locations, outdoor "hard skills" and leadership resources. Stop by the center and an OAP staff member will help you plan your next outdoor adventure!