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A group of whitewater rafters paddling on the James River

TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES

All trips are led by certified trip leaders and are offered at student friendly prices. Weekend trips from day to one or two nights at locations within a few hours drive. Trips are open to VCU students and RecWell members.

Click the titles below to view full descriptions, trip costs, and register.  

Please review our Trip Policies and Procedures.

Trips

Activity Trip Dates Day Registration Start Registration Deadline Capacity
Day Hike 9/6/2025 Saturday     10
Day Climb 9/7/2025 Sunday     8
Backpacking 9/13/2025 Saturday and Sunday     8
Day Caving 9/20/2025 Saturday     10
Canoe 9/21/2025 Sunday     10
Intro to Camping 9/27/2025 Saturday and Sunday     10
Day Climb 9/27/2025 Saturday     8
Day Hike 10/5/2025 Sunday     10
Canoe Overnight 10/11/2025 Saturday and Sunday     10
Backpacking 10/17/2025 Friday, Saturday and Sunday     8
Day Climb 10/25/2025 Saturday     8
Spooky Day Cave 10/26/2025 Sunday     10
Overnight Climbing Trip 11/8/2025 Saturday and Sunday     8
Day Hike 11/15/2025 Saturday     10
Backpacking 11/22/2025 Saturday, Sunday and Monday     8

  

Weekly Activities

Registration Starts 2 Weeks Before | Registration Ends 1 day before
Activity Dates Days Time Capacity
Rafting 9/2, 9/17, 10/2, 10/15 Select Tuesdays (9/2), Wednesdays (9/17, 10/15), Thursday (10/2) 3-7pm 12
Adventure Photography 9/2, 10/2 Select Tuesdays (9/2) and Thursdays (10/2) 3-7pm 8
Mindful Stand-Up Paddleboarding 9/3, 9/30 Select Tuesdays (9/30) and Wednesdays (9/3) 3-7pm 10
Whitewater Kayaking 9/10, 9/25, 10/8 Select Wednesdays (9/10, 10/8) and Thursdays (9/25) 3-7pm 6
Whitewater Stand-Up Paddleboarding 9/18 Thursday 3-7pm 8
RVA Rock Climbing 9/9, 9/24, 10/9, 10/14 Select Tuesdays (9/9, 10/14), Wednesdays (9/24), and Thursdays(10/9). 3-7pm 8
Spooky RVA Rock Climbing 10/30/2025 Thursday 3-7pm 8
Kayak Roll Clinic 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 Thursday TBD 6
Fall Colors Bike Ride 10/21 Tuesday 3-7pm 10

  

Custom Trips at Rice Rivers Center 

RecWell's Outdoor Adventure Program is partnering with the VCU Rice Rivers Center to offer custom group trips at the 500-acre facility along the lower James.  With direct access to the James River, a boat launch for canoes to access the tidal creek, and the recent opening of the Inger Rice Lodge that can sleep up to 22 people, the Rice Rivers Center is a perfect location. Contact outdoors@vcu.edu for more information.