Outdoor Adventures
Summer 2008 Schedule
Register ONLINE for all trips and clinics or at Outdoor Adventures, located behind the Student Rec Center facing Olsen Field. Customer parking is available in Lot 100-I.
Click HERE for a full Summer 2008 brochure.
| Event | Event Date |
Registration |
| Intro to Surfing Day Trip | June 21 |
May 27–June 17 |
| Rock Climbing 101 Clinic—An Intro to Climbing | June 22 |
May 27–June 18 |
| Lead Climbing Clinic | June 24 |
May 27–June 23 |
| Rock Climbing Day Trip | June 28 |
May 27–June 24 |
| Top Rope Anchor Clinic | July 15 |
May 27–July 14 |
| Bat Watching Canoe & Rock Climbing Trip | July 19 |
May 27–July 15 |
| Lead Climbing Clinic | July 22 |
May 27–July 21 |
| Horseback & Hiking Day Trip | July 26 |
May 27–July 22 |
| Rock Climbing 101 Clinic | July 27 |
May 27–July 23 |
| Climbing Wall Instructor Course | Aug. 15–17 |
May 27–Aug. 8 |
Registration
Participants may register by mail, fax, on-line or by stopping by the Outdoor Center in person. Business hours are Monday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00am to 2:00pm (seasonally); and Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (seasonally). Activities have enrollment limits and fill up quickly.
Payment
TAMU Outdoors accepts cash, personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and Aggie Bucks. Two price rates are offered: currently enrolled students and Rec Sports members pay a reduced rate, while non-Rec members and the general public pay the regular rate.
Please refer to the specific activity flyers for detailed information on what is included in the price of a trip, workshop or clinic.
Required Paperwork
Registration will not be accepted unless the following items are completed and turned in at the time of registration:
• Payment in full.
• Participant Waiver (2 pages).
• Participant Information form.
• Health History form with insurance information.
Extended Trips
Payment plans are available for the larger expeditions. Participants registering for an extended trip (longer than a weekend) have the option of paying a down payment at the time of registration with the remaining balance due by the close of registration date.
Trip Information Sheets
Upon registering you will receive a detailed trip information sheet that includes pre-trip orientation meeting schedule, refund and cancellation information, location descriptions, a basic gear list and general information.
Trip Policies
• Trips are open on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Usually limited to 8 - 10 participants.
• Minimum numbers will vary depending upon the trip (seven to eight participants are usually required for a trip or activity to "make").
Trip Skill and Physical Exertion Levels:
The majority of TAMU Outdoors activities are offered to beginning level participants with no prior experience in the activity. If an activity requires prior experience and/or instruction and mastery of basic skills in order to participate, this information will be included on the specific activity flyer.
All TAMU Outdoors activities require a minimum level of physical exertion and fitness. Those activities requiring a higher degree of physical exertion and fitness and/or taking place in remote areas over an extended period of time will be detailed on the specific activity flyer.
Trip Guides
TAMU Outdoors staff members come from all walks of life and have traveled locally, regionally, nationally as well as internationally. They have a genuine love for the outdoors, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, varied outdoor experiences, an ability to work with diverse groups of people, and a dedication to continued improvement of outdoor skills. Our trip guides are committed to making every TAMU Outdoors adventure the best experience possible for each participant.