Adventure Trips
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 3:00pm-8:00pm
How to Register
All registration for Outdoor Adventure trips and clinics takes place at Fitness and Recreation front desk. Trips and clinics are only open to TWU students. For more info contact Max Atkinson.
OAC Video Transcript (pdf)
Outdoor Adventure Trips
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| Trip/Event | Date of Trip/Event | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor Skydiving | January 25 | $65 |
| Hiking | February 9 | $10 |
| Ziplining | February 23 | $45 |
| Horseback Riding | March 2 | $60 |
| Outdoor Climbing | March 23 | $15 |
| White Water Rafting | March 30 | $50 |
| Kayaking | April 13 | $30 |
| Lake Day | March 30 | $10 |
Note: Only TWU students can register for Outdoor Adventure trips.
Spring 2019 OAC Trips
Indoor Skydiving Trip
- Date: Jan 25
- Time: 5:00 - 9:00pm
- Where: I-Fly Dallas
- Cost: $65
- Have you ever wanted to see what it feels like to go skydiving? This is your chance to do just that without having to jump out of an airplane. This is going to be an unforgettable Friday night with your friends.
Hiking Trip
- Date: February 9
- Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Where: Cross Timber Trail - Lake Texoma
- Cost: $10
- You don’t want to miss this beginner to intermediate hike through a local trail on beautiful lake Texoma. Spend your Saturday in nature and enjoy the natural world around us.
Ziplining
- Date: February 23
- Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Where: Trinity Forest Adventure Park - Dallas
- Cost: $50
- Spend the day zipping through the trees and getting some adrenaline pumping. Each course includes various military-style obstacle courses (wobble bridges, tight ropes, ladder, cargo nets, zip lines, and more) allowing adventures to test their balance and bravery.
TWU Bring a Buddy Hike
- Date: October 13
- Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
- Where: Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
- Cost: $10 for a party of 3
- Calling all students, faculty, and staff! Bring your family members and/or friends on this hike through some local trails to get the family active together!
Horseback Riding
- Date: March 2
- Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Where: Southlake, TX
- Cost: $60
- Take a well-deserved break from studying and travel through the trails of Lake Grapevine on a guided horseback tour! You get to immerse yourself in the plants and wildlife of the State Park upon horseback. No experience necessary!
Climbing Trip
- Date: March 23
- Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Where: Mineral Wells State Park
- Cost: $15
- Wanting to try out those rock climbing skills from all your time at the climbing wall, or have you never been climbing before and want to try it. This is your chance to get outside on real rock.
White Water Rafting
- Date: March 30
- Time: 7:00am - 6:00pm
- Where: RiverSports - OKC
- Cost: $50
- Come run some rapids on the new state of the art facility in Oklahoma city. Whitewater rafting, tubing, river boarding and kayaking are available.
Kayaking Trip
- Date: April 13
- Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Where: Elm Fork - Trinty River
- Cost: $10
- If you have never been kayaking before this is a great beginner trip for you! We will spend the morning kayaking down the calm Elm Fork branch of the Trinity River. Here you will learn navigation as well as basic strokes for kayaking. No prior experience necessary!
Lake Day Trip
- Date: April 27
- Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
- Where: Lake Ray Roberts
- Cost: $10
- Spend the morning/afternoon lakeside with your friends. We’ll provide activities, snacks, and transportation so that you can cool off for a little while in Lake Ray Roberts.
Camping Trip
- Date: April 27 -28
- Time: 27th at 10:00am & the 28th at 12:00pm.
- Where: Lake Ray Roberts
- Cost: $30
- Spend the night camping at beautiful Lake Ray Roberts. Enjoy a day at the lake followed by campfires and sleeping under the stars. Don't forget the s'mores.
Outdoor Adventure Clinics
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| Clinic | Date of Clinic | Event Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner Kayaking | February 13 & April 10 | Free |
| Stand Up Paddle Boarding | March 6 | Free |
Note: All Outdoor Adventure clinics are free. Sign up is required at the Fit & Rec front desk.
Spring 2019 OAC Clinics
Beginner Kayaking
- Dates: February 13 and March 10
- Time: 7:00 - 8:00pm
- Where: Pioneer Hall
- Cost: Free
- If you have never been kayaking or canoeing and would like to sign up for one of our paddling trips, this reoccurring clinic will help you to be more comfortable in the water and learn beforehand what if feels like kayak and canoe!
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
- Dates: March 6
- Time: 7:00 - 8:00pm
- Where: Pioneer Hall
- Cost: Free
- If you have never been Stand Up Paddle Boarding this clinic will help you to be more comfortable in the water and learn firsthand what it's like to Paddle Board
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