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. Registration closes the day of the trip.
Please review our Trip Policies and Procedures.
Trips
| Activity | Trip Dates | Day | Registration Start | Registration Deadline | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine Cave | 2/15/2025 | Saturday | 1/13/2025 | 2/10/2025 | 10 |
| Day Hike | 2/22/2025 | Saturday | 1/13/2025 | 2/17/2025 | 10 |
| Day Cave | 3/29/2025 | Saturday | 1/13/2025 | 3/24/2025 | 10 |
| Climbing Overnight | 3/29/2025 - 3/30/2025 | Saturday and Sunday | 1/13/25 | 3/24/2025 | 10 |
| Day Hike | 4/5/2025 | Saturday | 1/13/2025 | 3/31/2025 | 10 |
| Beach Bike Overnight | 4/5/2025- 4/6/2025 | Saturday and Sunday | 1/13/2025 | 3/31/2025 | 8 |
| Day Cave | 4/12/2025 | Saturday | 1/13/2025 | 4/7/2025 | 10 |
| Intro to Camping | 4/12/2025 - 4/13/2025 | Saturday and Sunday | 1/13/2025 | 4/7/2025 | 10 |
| Meteor Shower Backpacking | 4/19/2025 - 4/20/2025 | Saturday and Sunday | 1/13/2025 | 4/14/2025 | 10 |
| Paddle and Paint | 4/26/2025 | Saturday | 1/13/2025 | 4/21/2025 | 10 |
| Day Climb | 4/27/2025 | Saturday | 1/13/2025 | 4/21/2025 | 10 |
Spring Break Trip |
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| Activity | Trip Dates | Day | Registration Start | Registration Deadline | Capacity |
| Central California Coast Backpacking | 3/9/2025 - 3/15/2025 | Sunday-Saturday | 11/14/2024 | 2/7/2025 | 10 |
Weekly Activities
| Spring 2025 | Registration Starts 2 Weeks Before | Registration Ends 1 day before | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity | Trip Dates | Time | Capacity |
| Roll Clinic | 2/6, 2/13, 2/21 | 7-9pm | 6 |
| RVA Rock Climbing | 3/25, 4/9, 4/17, 4/22 | 3-7pm | 8 |
| Spring Flowers Bike Ride | 3/26 | 3-7pm | 8 |
| Mindful Stand-Up Paddleboarding | 4/1, 4/16, 4/29 | 3-7pm | 10 |
| Rafting | 4/2, 4/10, 4/15, 4/24 | 3-7pm | 12 |
| Adventure Photography | 4/2, 4/15 | 3-7pm | 8 |
| Whitewater Kayaking | 4/8, 4/23 | 3-7pm | 6 |
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.