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 | Registration Deadline | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Kayaking | 9/7/2024 - 9/8/2024 | 9/1/2024 | 8 |
| Day Caving | 9/14/2024 | 9/8/2024 | 10 |
| Paddle and Paint | 9/15/2024 | 9/8/2024 | 10 |
| Backpacking | 9/21/2024 - 9/22/2024 | 9/15/2024 | 8 |
| Day Hike | 9/28/2024 | 9/22/2024 | 10 |
| Day Climb | 9/29/2024 | 9/22/2024 | 8 |
| Intro to Camping | 10/5/2024 - 10/6/2024 | 9/29/2024 | 10 |
| Canoe Overnight | 10/12/2024 - 10/13/2024 | 10/6/2024 | 10 |
| Family Weekend Smores Hike | 10/18/2024 | 10/13/2024 | 20 |
| Three Day Climbing | 10/18/2024 - 10/20/2024 | 10/13/2024 | 8 |
| Spooky Day Cave | 10/26/2024 | 10/20/2024 | 10 |
| Fall Foliage Day Hike | 10/26/2024 | 10/20/2024 | 10 |
| Fall Foliage Bike Ride | 10/27/2024 | 10/20/2024 | 10 |
| Day Climb | 11/2/2024 | 10/27/2024 | 8 |
| Paddle and Paint | 11/3/2024 | 10/27/2024 | 10 |
| Backpacking | 11/9/2024 - 11/10/2024 | 11/3/2024 | 8 |
| Day Cave | 11/16/2024 | 11/10/2024 | 10 |
| Fall Break Backpacking | 11/23/2024 - 11/25/2024 | 11/17/2024 | 8 |
Weekly Activities
| Activity | Trip Dates | Registration Deadline | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater Rafting | 9/3, 9/18, 10/1, 10/23 | Day before program | 12 |
| Adventure Photography | 9/3, 9/18, 10/1, 10/23 | Day before program | 8 |
| Mindful Stand-Up Paddleboarding | 9/4, 10/2, 10/15 | Day before program | 10 |
| Whitewater Kayaking | 9/10, 9/25, 10/29 | Day before program | 6 |
| Whitewater Stand-Up Paddleboarding | 10/8 | Day before program | 8 |
| RVA Bike Tour | 9/11/2024 | Day before program | 10 |
| RVA Rock Climbing | 9/17, 10/9, 10/22 | Day before program | 8 |
| Bring-Your-Own-Craft Bike Ride | 9/24/2024 | Day before program | 10 |
| RVA Fall Foliage Hike | 10/16/2024 | Day before program | 10 |
| Full Moon Canoe | 10/17/2024 | Day before program | 8 |
| Spooky RVA Rock Climbing | 10/30/2024 | Day before program | 8 |
| Roll Clinic | Day before program | 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.