This trip will be held locally on the Cuyahoga River. The trip is 4.0 miles long, is beginner-friendly, and no prior experience is needed. Transportation and all gear are included!
- Location: Cuyahoga River
- Cost: $35
*All programs require a minimum participant number to run. Pre-registration is required for all programs. Contact adventurecenter@kent.edu with any questions, unless otherwise noted in the program description.
Want to visit the nearest national park to Kent, OH? Join us on a day hike around Cuyahoga Valley National Park! The fee includes transportation from the Rec. Center, all equipment, and instruction. Contact adventurecenter@kent.edu with any questions. Pre-registration IS REQUIRED. Difficulty: Level 1. No experience necessary, mild physical exertion
- Cost: $15
This program covers the basics of indoor climbing, including equipment, bouldering, top rope climbing, and belaying with an ATC and Gri-gri device.
- Location: Climbing Wall
- Cost: $4
*All programs require a minimum participant number to run. Pre-registration is required for all programs. Contact adventurecenter@kent.edu with any questions, unless otherwise noted in the program description.
Want to explore Hocking Hills State Park in beautiful southern Ohio? Join us in some hiking, exploring waterfalls, and camping while it’s still warm out! Hocking Hills provides a variety of recreational opportunities in a splendid natural setting. Towering cliffs, waterfalls and deep hemlock-shaded gorges lure the hiker and naturalist and serve as a backdrop to popular facilities and accommodation.
The fee includes transportation from the Rec. Center, all equipment, and instruction.
New kayakers can come learn kayaking skills. Participants may bring their own boats via the loading dock stairs and back entrance as long as the boats are FULLY CLEANED before entering the pool. If you don’t own a boat, one will be provided for you to use.
- Location: Lap Pool Lanes 1-4
- Cost: $7
*All programs require a minimum participant number to run. Pre-registration is required for all programs. Contact adventurecenter@kent.edu with any questions, unless otherwise noted in the program description.
This program covers the basics of indoor climbing, including equipment, bouldering, top rope climbing, and belaying with an ATC and Gri-gri device.
- Location: Climbing Wall
- Cost: $4
*All programs require a minimum participant number to run. Pre-registration is required for all programs. Contact adventurecenter@kent.edu with any questions, unless otherwise noted in the program description.
With a mix of different climbing types, there is a little something for everyone. This trip is great for all experience levels, from beginner to experienced climbers. Transportation and all gear are provided!
- Location: Logtown, OH
- Cost: $45
*All programs require a minimum participant number to run. Pre-registration is required for all programs. Contact adventurecenter@kent.edu with any questions, unless otherwise noted in the program description.
Experience an inventive guest recital as percussionists John Lane and Allen Otte combine music, spoken word and theatrical elements in a thought-provoking performance.
Talented high school string musicians join the KSU Orchestra for a day of learning, collaboration and music-making, culminating in an exciting side-by-side performance.
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