Adventure Trips
We offer unique adventure trips each semester in Ohio and around the country. All trips are designed to be beginner friendly with a focus on learning new outdoor skills. Trips can range from a few hours to multiple days/nights. Types of trips we have offered in the past include: hiking, skiing/snowboarding, kayaking, backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing, rafting, rappelling, camping, and more.
A pre-program email will be sent to all registered participants. This email will contain an introduction from the staff leaders, information about what to bring, what to wear, an agenda, and other pertinent details. All trips and clinics require a minimum number of participants. The Adventure Center will contact all registered participants if the program will be canceled. All trips are a level 1 difficulty with no experience necessary and mild physical exertion unless noted. Contact adventurecenter@kent.edu with any questions.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be given within 7 days of the program.
Pre-registration IS REQUIRED for all programs.
Outdoor Access Scholarship
At the Adventure Center, we believe that all people should have access to the transformative experiences outdoor recreation can provide. We have created our Adventure Center Outdoor Access Scholarship to help increase access to the outdoors and help provide these experiences.
Wilderness Wardrobe
The KSU Adventure Center believes that everyone should have access to outdoor recreation and the transformative experiences the outdoors provide. With this in mind, we have created the Adventure Center Wilderness Wardrobe to increase access to the outdoors by helping to remove the financial barriers of costly outdoor gear and apparel.
Adventure Trips
River Kayaking Trip
This trip will be held locally on the Cuyahoga River. We will meet at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (or you can meet us at Kramer Fields-just let us know ahead of time!). From there, we will paddle to Brust Park in Munroe Falls. We will then take the shuttle back to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. A staff member will be with you on the water for the entire trip. The trip is 4.0 miles long, is beginner friendly and no prior experience is needed. The fee includes transportation, all equipment and instruction. Shoes that will stay on your feet required (no flip flops)!
- Date & Time: June 6 - Aug 15
- Every Saturday: 10 am - 1 pm
- Every Sunday: 2 pm - 5 pm
- Location: Cuyahoga River
- Cost: Student $30, Non-Student $35
Full Moon Float
Have you ever gone kayaking at night before? Here’s your chance to do so on a peaceful and serene lake right down the road from Kent. Enjoy a beautiful sunset, relax in nature, and let your worries drift into the night. The fee includes transportation from the Rec. Center, all equipment, and instruction.
- Date & Time: June 25, 26
- 8 pm - 11 pm
- Date & Time: July 29, 30, 31
- 8 pm - 11 pm
- Location: Wingfoot lake
- Cost: Student $35, Non-Student $40