Outdoor Recreation Workshops
Please sign up for these workshops in advance to secure you spot.  Most of our workshops have limited space and will fill up quickly!


Kayak safety and Rescues:
This 4 hour course is a basic overview for sea kayaking.  In this course you will learn how to do a “wet exit” from a kayak.  You will also learn how to get yourself and/or your fellow kayakers back into a kayak in deep water.  We will also teach you about the 7 W’s of sea kayaking so that you will be able to have safe and fun kayaking experiences.  Space is limited to 6 people.

Cost: Students $15, Faculty and Staff $20, Non-USF $24


Navigation:
Ever want to be able to find you way out of the woods if you got lost?  Here’s your chance.  In this course we will teach you the basics of navigation with a map and compass.  You’ll learn all about azimuths, putting red Fred in the shed, hand railing, etc..  Space in this course is limited to 15 people.

Cost: Cost: Students $5, Faculty and Staff $10, Non-USF $12


Backpacking Basics:
Ever wonder what you should bring on a backpacking trip and how to fit it all in that little pack?  Here’s your chance to learn all about backpacks.  We’ll teach you how to find a pack that is the right fit for you, what to bring on a backpacking trip, and how to put it in the pack so it is the most comfortable. Space in this course is limited to 15 people.

Cost: Cost: Students $5, Faculty and Staff $10, Non-USF $12


Geocaching 101:
What’s up with this crazy new trend sweeping the nation?  Learn what Geocaching is and how to use a GPS (please bring your own if you can) to find Geocaches.  Space in this course is limited to 15 people.

Cost: Cost: Students $5, Faculty and Staff $10, Non-USF $12


Backcountry Cooking:
Do you feel you have to eat bland food with no taste in the backcountry?  Come join us as we’ll show you ways to spice up you backcountry menu.  We’ll teach you how to use a stove safely and how to cook delicious and nutritious meals in the woods. Space in this course is limited to 16 people.

Cost: Cost: Students $10, Faculty and Staff $15, Non-USF $18