Outdoor Adventure and Recreation
Fostering personal growth, outdoor stewardship, and multi-dimensional wellness through hands-on adventure.
About OAR
Outdoor Adventure & Recreation (OAR) is part of Recreation and Wellness at the Weinstein Center for Recreation, serving as the central resource for outdoor recreation on campus. We provide University of Richmond students with accessible opportunities to explore the outdoors, gain practical skills, and build community through guided field trips, team-building challenge course programs, and student-managed outdoor equipment rentals. Whether you are looking to step outside on a guided excursion, rent gear for your own weekend trip, or join our student operations team, OAR makes outdoor exploration safe, accessible, and supportive for all Spiders.
Mission Statement
The University of Richmond Outdoor Adventure and Recreation (OAR) program strives to create an inclusive environment that fosters personal growth, environmental stewardship, peer leadership, and multi-dimensional wellness through experiential education programming.
Connect with us!
Email uroutdooradventure@gmail.com for more information.
Visit the OAR Desk
Location: First floor of the Weinstein Center for Recreation
Located just inside the main entrance gates to the left—look for the blue canoe hanging above the desk!
Position: OAR Desk Assistant
Looking to gain hands-on experience in outdoor recreation, gear management, and field logistics? We hire students for a single, versatile role that keeps OAR running smoothly.
- Equipment Rental Desk: Manage our student-led equipment rental program—handling gear check-outs, maintaining camping and backpacking gear, and helping fellow Spiders plan their own adventures.
- Field & Trip Support: OAR Desk Assistants have the opportunity to come along on official OAR trips to assist with trip prep, field logistics, and group support alongside professional trip facilitators.
Led by Professional Trip Facilitators
While OAR Desk Assistants provide vital operational support on campus and in the field, all official OAR trips are planned, managed, and led by professional trip facilitators. We maintain rigorous safety protocols and risk-management standards to ensure inclusive, high-quality outdoor experiences for all University of Richmond participants.