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 | Dates | Days | Registration Start | Registration End | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Hike | 9/12/2026 | Saturday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 10 |
| Day Canoe | 9/13/2026 | Sunday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 10 |
| Day Cave | 9/19/2026 | Saturday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 10 |
| Day Hike | 9/20/2026 | Sunday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 10 |
| Beach Bike Overnight | 9/26/2026 | Saturday and Sunday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 8 |
| Day Hike | 9/26/2026 | Saturday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 10 |
| Day Canoe | 9/27/2026 | Sunday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 10 |
| Canoe Overnight | 10/10/2026 | Saturday and Sunday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 10 |
| Day Cave | 10/10/2026 | Saturday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 10 |
| Day Climb | 10/11/2026 | Sunday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 10 |
| Day Hike | 10/17/2026 | Saturday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 10 |
| Day Cave | 10/18/2026 | Sunday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 10 |
| Backpacking | 10/24/2026 | Saturday and Sunday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 10 |
| Day Climb | 10/24/2026 | Saturday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 10 |
| Fall Foliage Day Hike | 10/25/2026 | Sunday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 10 |
| Spooky Day Cave | 10/31/2026 | Saturday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 10 |
| Day Canoe | 11/7/2026 | Saturday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 10 |
| Day Hike | 11/8/2026 | Sunday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 10 |
| Intro To Camping | 11/14/2026 | Saturday and Sunday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 10 |
| Day Cave | 11/14/2026 | Saturday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 10 |
| Day Climb | 11/15/2026 | Sunday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 10 |
| Backpacking | 11/21/2026 | Saturday and Sunday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 10 |
Weekday Activities
| Activity | Dates | Days | Registration Start | Registration End | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafting | 9/2, 9/17, 10/2, 10/15 | Select Tuesdays (9/2), Wednesdays (9/17, 10/15), Thursday (10/2) | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 12 |
| Adventure Photography Bike Ride | 9/2, 10/2 | Select Tuesdays (9/2) and Thursdays (10/2) | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 8 |
| Mindful Stand-Up Paddleboarding | 9/3, 9/30 | Select Tuesdays (9/30) and Wednesdays (9/3) | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 10 |
| Whitewater Paddling for Beginners | 9/10, 9/18, 9/25, 10/8 | Select Wednesdays (9/10, 10/8) and Thursdays (9/18), (9/25) | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 6 |
| RVA Rock Climbing | 9/9, 9/24, 10/9, 10/14, 10/30 | Select Tuesdays (9/9, 10/14), Wednesdays (9/24), and Thursdays(10/9), 10/30 | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 8 |
| Roll Clinic |
11/6, 11/13, 11/20
|
Thursday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 6 |
| Fall Colors Bike Ride | 10/21 | Tuesday | 2 weeks before program start | 1 day before program start | 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.