Trips and Clinics
OAC Trips and Clinics – Spring 2018
Women's Outdoor Adventure - Monthly Events
The OAC is proud to offer outdoor adventure trips in partnership with the Women’s Center on campus. Geared for women, led by women, these trips are offered for all/any skill levels. We’ll run a new trip once each month.
Women Adventure Outdoors: Yoga and Hot Chocolate
Wednesday, February 14, 5pm
Student Rec and Wellness Center
Love Yourself! Come join us for a hour of yoga and hot chocolate! Early enough to still head out for dinner with friends or get to the climbing wall! Email oac@uwosh.edu to register or just show up!
Women Adventure Outdoors: Snowshoeing (or Hiking)
Friday, March 9, 5-7 PM
Student Rec and Wellness Center
Join Student Recreation’s Outdoor Adventure Center and the Women’s Center as we head out to snowshoe at High Cliff State Park! (or hike, if there’s no snow) All equipment will be provided. This free excursion will be led by female-identified staff. Email oac@uwosh.edu to sign up.
Women Adventure Outdoors: Indoor Climbing
Friday, April 6, 5-7 PM
Student Rec and Wellness Center
Join Student Recreation’s Outdoor Adventure Center and the Women’s Center as we climb at the SRWC Climbing Wall. All equipment will be provided, and no previous experience is needed. This free excursion will be led by female-identified staff. Email oac@uwosh.edu to sign up.
Women Adventure Outdoors: TBD
Friday, May 4, 5-7 PM
Student Rec and Wellness Center
Join Student Recreation’s Outdoor Adventure Center and the Women’s Center as we (TBD) This free excursion will be led by female-identified staff. Email oac@uwosh.edu to sign up.
Wisconsin Indoor Climbing Series (WICS)
The Wisconsin Indoor Climbing Series (WICS) is back again! To register for individual competitions, visit the WICS site: http://uwl-web.com/climbwi/
The WICS Schedule for Spring is:
- UW Oshkosh, Saturday, Feb. 10
- UM Duluth, Saturday, Feb. 17
- UW Stevens Point, Saturday, Feb. 24
- UW Stout, Saturday, Apr. 7
- Winona State, Saturday, Apr. 14
- UW LaCrosse, Saturday, Apr. 28
Trip Policies
Fees
Trip fees indicated are for students and their guests, and cover the cost of transportation and most gear. Trip attendees, however, must provide their own personal gear, e.g. clothing, rain gear, hiking boots, etc.
Single day trips:
Single day trip attendees are expected to provide their own food, snacks and drinks. The OAC and its staff do not provide food or snacks on single day trips.
Multi-day trips:
The cost of food and snacks are included in the trip fee for multi-day trips. Menu planning and special accommodations and needs are all discussed at the pre-trip meeting.
Payment
Payment and sign up for outdoor trips is managed at the front desk of the Outdoor Adventure Center. Both the “waiver” and “medical form” are required at the time of payment for the registration process to be considered completed. Student Recreation accepts Titan Dollars, cash, checks and credit cards (Mastercard and Visa).
Cancellation
The Outdoor Adventure Center reserves the right to cancel a trip in the event of inclement weather, schedule conflicts, or if the minimum number of sign-ups were not met. Registrants will be contacted via e-mail to inform them of the cancellation of a trip. A full refund will be issued to registrants if the OAC cancels a trip.
Refunds
Refunds will only be issued in the event that OAC cancels a trip.
Pre-trip meetings & Departure
Select programs, activities or trips require attendance at a pre-trip meeting. Information discussed and education provided at the pre-trip meetings are related to safety and risk management, elements essential to the enjoyment of the particular activity or trip. Meetings are held in the OAC, and registrants will be informed of the meeting date and time via e-mail. Failure to attend a pre-trip meeting may disqualify a registrant from participation in the activity or trip.
Outdoor Adventures staff and trip attendees all meet at, and depart promptly from the Outdoor Adventure Center.