Adventure Trips
The Adventure Trips Program gives Knights an opportunity to explore our world through fun and enriching outdoor experiences. From 1-day excursions to week-long expeditions, Outdoor Adventure offers a variety of trips for current UCF students. All levels of experience are welcome!
ATTENTION: We’ve updated our Adventure Trip registration process! All trips are first-come, first-served through the UCF RWC app or the UCF RWC Membership Portal website. See the Adventure Trip Guidelines below for an overview on how to register.
All trips will open 2 weeks before the trip date (this includes some Saturday and Sunday openings) and will close on the day of the Pre-Trip Meeting. Adventure Trips are open to current UCF students only.
Spring 2023 Adventure Trips
Trip Date: 3/24/2023
Trip Location: Orlando, FL
Trip Cost: $20.00
Registration Opens: 3/10/2023- 12:00PM
Registration Closes: 3/21/2023- 4:00PM
Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the UCF RWC Membership Portal website. All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.
Pre-Trip Date and Time: 3/21/2023 @ 5:00PM
Trip Description: Do you like yoga? How about goats? If you answered yes to at least one of these questions, this trip is for you! We’ll spend the morning being instructed by a professional yoga instructor and exploring our inner yogi! While doing yoga, you might be lucky enough to have a goat jump on your back in tabletop pose! So come join us on this unique and fun experience!
What’s Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. Positive health behaviors are encouraged.
Trip Leaders: Richard, Galya
Trip Dates: 3/25/2023-3/26/2023
Trip Location: Longwood, FL
Trip Cost:$35.00
Registration Opens: 3/11/2023- 12:00PM
Registration Closes: 3/20/2023- 4:00PM
Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the UCF RWC Membership Portal website. All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.
Pre-Trip Date and Time: 3/20/2023- 6:00PM
Trip Description: Canoe the beautiful and wild Wekiwa River with UCF Outdoor Adventure! We will launch near the Rock Spring Run area (close to the Emerald Cut - it's gorgeous) and paddle down the Wekiwa River to reach our overnight campsite. Wildlife sightings include alligators, birds, turtles, deer, and an occasional black bear. In the morning, we will have a leisurely breakfast before finishing out our canoeing trip.
What’s Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. Food is provided for the trip. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting. Positive health behaviors are encouraged.
Trip Leaders: Isabella, Morgan
Trip Dates: 3/25/2023
Trip Location: Orlando, FL
Trip Cost: $5.00
Trip Cost:$35.00
Registration Opens: 3/11/2023- 12:00PM
Registration Closes: 3/22/2023- 5:00PM
Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the UCF RWC Membership Portal website. All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.
Pre-Trip Date and Time: 3/23/2023- 6:30PM
Trip Description: Start the morning off right with a bike trip with Outdoor Adventure! Biking through the natural lands at UCF’s Arboretum, you’ll enjoy the morning, meet new people, and be rewarded with a hot mug of coffee! (or tea!)
What’s Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting. Positive health behaviors are encouraged.
Trip Leaders: Kristen, Hayden
Trip Dates: 3/31/2023-4/2/2023
Trip Location: O'Leno State Park
Trip Cost: $45.00
Registration Opens: 3/17/2023- 12:00PM
Registration Closes: 3/27/2023- 5:00PM
Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the UCF RWC Membership Portal website. All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.
Pre-Trip Date and Time: 3/23/2023- 6:00PM
Trip Description: Trip Leaders will lead the way as we explore one of the many wonderful trails located in the Southeast. You will learn about the different flora, fauna, other people, and yourself! Participants for this trip should be prepared to carry 40-50 lbs while hiking multiple miles over varied terrain (we promise it’s fun!).
What’s Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. Food is provided on this trip. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting. Positive health behaviors are encouraged.
Trip Leaders: Bianca, Isabella
Trip Date: 4/7/2023-4/9/2023
Trip Location:Tallulah Falls, GA
Trip Cost: $50.00
Registration Opens: 3/24/2023- 12:00PM
Registration Closes: 4/3/2023- 5:00PM
Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the UCF RWC Membership Portal website. All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.
Pre-Trip Date and Time: 4/3/2023- 6:00PM
Trip Description: Join us to explore one of the most gorgeous parts of the Southeast - North Georgia! We will stay in Unicoi State Park, which is located outside of the small Bavarian-style town of Helen, GA. During the day, we will hike to several local waterfalls and enjoy the scenery. At night, we will make a campfire, cook some delicious meals, and enjoy the company of other like-minded folks!
What’s Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. Food is provided on this trip. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting. Positive health behaviors are encouraged.
Trip Leaders: Morgan, Katherine
Trip Date: 4/8/2023
Trip Location: Ormond Beach, FL
Trip Cost: $30.00
Registration Opens: 3/25/2023- 12:00PM
Registration Closes: 4/5/2023- 4:00PM
Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the UCF RWC Membership Portal website. All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.
Pre-Trip Date and Time: 4/5/2023- 5:00PM
Trip Description: One of our most popular trips is back for Spring 2023! Surfing is a classic Floridian adventure - come learn the basics with our Adventure Trip Leaders as your instructors. Another date is also available if this date does not work for you.
What’s Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. Food is not included on this trip; please bring your own lunch. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting. Positive health behaviors are encouraged.
Trip Leaders: Cody, Dani, Polina, Brandi, Richard
Trip Dates: 4/14/2023-4/16/2023
Trip Location: Cumberland Island, GA
Trip Cost: $50.00
Registration Opens: 3/31/2023- 12:00PM
Registration Closes: 4/3/2023- 5:00PM
Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the UCF RWC Membership Portal website. All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.
Pre-Trip Date and Time: 4/3/2023- 5:00PM
Trip Description: Georgia’s largest and southernmost barrier island, Cumberland Island, is full of history and mystery. Join us as we explore the island with our homes on our backs on this moderate level backpacking trip. We will hike multiple miles each day and plan to camp at primitive campgrounds. This trip is best for someone with a seriously adventurous spirit who is able to hike while carrying 40-50lbs!
What’s Included: All our adventure trips include transportation, all necessary gear for the activity, and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. All overnight trips also include meals. Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. Trip Leaders will review a full packing list during the Pre-Trip Meeting.
Trip Leaders: Cody, Brandi
Trip Date: 4/16/2023
Trip Location: Ormond Beach, FL
Trip Cost: $30.00
Registration Opens: 4/2/2023- 12:00PM
Registration Closes: 4/12/2023- 5:00PM
Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the UCF RWC Membership Portal website. All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.
Pre-Trip Date and Time: 4/12/2023- 6:00PM
Trip Description: One of our most popular trips is back for Spring 2023! Surfing is a classic Floridian adventure - come learn the basics with our Adventure Trip Leaders as your instructors.
What’s Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. Food is not included on this trip; please bring your own lunch. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting. Positive health behaviors are encouraged.
Trip Leaders: Bianca, Richard, Hayden, Kristen
Trip Date: 4/22/2023
Trip Location: TBA
Trip Cost: $5.00
Registration Opens: 4/8/2023- 12:00PM
Registration Closes: 4/19/2023- 5:00PM
Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the UCF RWC Membership Portal website. All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.
Pre-Trip Date and Time: 4/19/2023- 6:00PM
Trip Description: Working with one of our local community partners, we will work to make the world a cleaner and better place this Earth Day! If you love taking care of Mother Earth and giving back to your community, this free trip is right up your alley.
What’s Included: All our adventure trips include transportation, all necessary gear for the activity, and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. All overnight trips also include meals. Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. Trip Leaders will review a full packing list during the Pre-Trip Meeting.
Trip Leaders: Kass, Dani
Trip Dates: 4/25/2023
Trip Location: UCF Arboretum
Trip Cost: $5.00
Registration Opens: 4/11/2023- 12:00PM
Registration Closes: 4/20/2023- 5:00PM
Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the UCF RWC Membership Portal website. All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.
Pre-Trip Date and Time: 4/20/2023- 6:00PM
Trip Description: Come join for a meditation, a hike in the Natural Lands of the arboretum, and a hot mug of coffee (or tea) before the stress of finals!
What’s Included: All of the trips include all necessary gear for the activity and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. Food is not included on this trip; please bring your own lunch. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting. Positive health behaviors are encouraged.
Trip Leaders: Isabella, Galya
Adventure Trip Guidelines
ATTENTION: We've updated our Adventure Trip registration process!
Adventure Trips are open to current UCF students only. All trips are first-come, first-served through the UCF RWC app or the UCF RWC Membership Portal website. All trips will open 2 weeks before the trip date (this includes some Saturday and Sunday openings) and will close on the day of the Pre-Trip Meeting.
To register online, please follow these steps:
UCF RWC App:
- Open the UCF RWC app on your phone or tablet.
- Click on "Outdoor Adventure"
- Click on the trip you want to register for.
- Click "Register Now" and sign in using your UCF NID and NID password.
- Review the trip information; confirm that you will be available for the trip dates and the Pre-Trip meeting.
- If the trip registration window is open, click "Register."
- If the trip is full, you can add yourself to the waitlist. If someone drops from the trip, we will reach out to the waitlist in order.
- Follow all prompts and respond correctly/completely.
- Enter your payment information and click submit!
- You will receive a follow-up email with your receipt, details about the mandatory Pre-Trip meeting, and trip guidelines.
UCF RWC Membership Portal Website:
- Go to the UCF RWC Membership Portal website.
- Click on the Adventure Trip you want to register for.
- Review the trip information; confirm that you will be available for the trip dates and the Pre-Trip meeting.
- Click "Sign In" under Program Offerings. Sign in using your UCF NID and NID password.
- If the trip registration window is open, click "Register."
- If the trip is full, you can add yourself to the waitlist. If someone drops from the trip, we will reach out to the waitlist in order.
- Follow all prompts and respond correctly/completely.
- Enter your payment information and click submit!
- You will receive a follow-up email with your receipt, details about the mandatory Pre-Trip meeting, and trip guidelines.
Trip Cost
- The majority of our trips fall within the $5-$30 range. Our weekend trips can sometimes range from $40-$65. The longer the trip is, the more preparation required, and how much Outdoor Adventure is able to subsidize determines the cost.
What's Included
- We include all necessary equipment and professional guiding on all of our trips. All overnight (and some day) trips include food, water, and snacks too!
- All participants should wear clothing appropriate for participating in physical activity outdoors (Trip Leaders will provide a packing list) and bring a personal water bottle and snacks you enjoy.
- All Trip Leaders are either First Aid/CPR/AED Certified or Wilderness First Responders.
At this time, transportation is available for all participants on all Outdoor Adventure trips. Participants will meet at the Outdoor Adventure Center in the RWC on the day of the trip at a time designated by Trip Leaders. Trip Leaders will drive the group to the destination in our Ford 12-Passenger Vans or Ford Expedition.
Participants are allowed to drive themselves if preferred. Participants who drive themselves will meet at a designated location on the day of the trip.
We do not issue refunds in most cases.
Trip deposit or the total cost is required to hold a spot on the trip roster. We will contact individuals in the order we receive Adventure Trip Registration forms and/or individual register in person. Full payment for trips is required by the trip sign-up deadline posted for the trip or your spot will be given to someone on the waiting list. All trip costs are non-refundable, except in the following events:
- RWC Outdoor Adventure Trips program cancels a trip due to weather, insufficient participation, or destination availability issues.
- Extenuating circumstances as determined by Outdoor Adveture Assistant Director.
We host short Pre-Trip Meeting before every trip to review the trip plan and program expectations. These meetings give you the opportunity to get involved in the planning and ask questions.
Pre-Trip Meetings are mandatory and will be hosted in person in the Outdoor Adventure Center (unless otherwise stated). You must be available for the pre-trip meeting date to attend the trip. If you do not attend the pre-trip meeting, you may be dropped from the trip without a refund.
Drugs, alcohol, and firearms are prohibited on all Outdoor Adventure Trips and programs. Some environments are very sensitive, so there may be additional restrictions as needed.
Alcohol, drugs, and firearms can make the backcountry a very dangerous place. You put not only yourself at risk, but also other trip participants and leaders. If you bring substances or dangerous materials, you may be immediately removed from the trip and sent to Student Conduct upon return to UCF.
