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
Lake Kayaking Trip
We will be going to Trail Lake Park for a beginner-friendly paddle around the lake in some kayaks! There is beautiful scenery, wildlife, and fresh air to take in while on the water. We will provide an introduction to kayaking before we get on the water going over lake safety, paddling strokes, and more! There is also an accessible kayak put-in at the docks for easy entry into your kayak.
- Date & Time: Saturday, May 3 from 2 - 5 p.m.
- Location: Trail Lake Park - meet at the SRWC
- Cost: $30 Students, $35 Non-students'
Cuyahoga River Kayak 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.
- Spring 2025:
- Sunday, May 4 from 2 - 5 p.m.
- Summer 2025: June 7 - Aug.10
- Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 2 - 5 p.m.
- Sundays: 1 - 4 p.m.
- Location: Cuyahoga River in downtown Kent - meet at the SRWC
- Cost: $30
Full Moon Float
Here’s your chance to enjoy a beautiful sunset, relax in nature, and let your worries drift into the night as we paddle into the sunset on a peaceful and serene lake right down the road from Kent. Transportation is provided. We will meet at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (or you can meet us at Wingfoot Lake, just let us know ahead of time!). Contact actrips@kent.edu with any questions.
- Date & Time: (weather permitting)
- Saturday, May 3 from 7 - 10 p.m.
- Sunday, May 4 from 7 - 10 p.m.
- Thursday, June 12 from 8 - 11 p.m.
- Friday, June 13 from 8 - 11 p.m.
- Friday, July 10 from 8 - 11 p.m.
- Saturday, July 11 from 8 - 11 p.m.
- Location: Wingfoot Lake State Park Boat Launch – meet at the SRWC
- Cost: $35
All American River Bash
Come celebrate Heritage Festival with the KSU Adventure Center by kayaking the Cuyahoga River! This trip is a partnership with Game Day Coffee and The Pub in Downtown Kent. We’ll start at Game Day Coffee (or you can ride our bus from the Rec. Center) with a free drink or ice cream ticket. Then, we’ll head to Tannery Park to do a quick kayaking 101 lesson. We’ll paddle from Tannery to Brust park (about 4.0 beginner-friendly miles on the river) with a KSU Adventure Center staff member. From there, we’ll load up and head to back to Game Day Coffee and The Pub where there will be music, a food truck, and good times! The fee includes transportation, all equipment, instruction, and a drink ticket for Game Day Coffee. Contact actrips@kent.edu with any questions.
- Date & Time: Saturday, July 5
- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- 2 - 6 p.m.
- Location: Cuyahoga River in downtown Kent. Meet at Game Day Coffee or at the SRWC
- Cost: $40