Outdoor Adventure Trips

Experience the best trails, parks, and wilderness areas across Virginia. OAR trips are designed for University of Richmond students of all experience levels, featuring leadership by professional trip facilitators supported by our student staff team.

OAR Trip Registration

Fall 2026 Trips

Activity Trip Dates Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting Registration Start Registration End
Friday Night Float 9/4/2026 9/1/2026
6:30-7:15PM		 8/24/2026 8/31/2026
Intro to Kayaking 9/5/2026 9/2/2026
6:30-7:15PM		 8/24/2026 8/31/2026
Intro to JRPS Trails 9/6/2026 9/3/2026
6:30-7:15PM		 8/24/2026 8/31/2026
Kayaking 9/12/2026 9/8/2026
6:30-7:30PM		 8/24/2026 9/15/2026
Hiking 9/20/2026 9/16/2026
6:30-7:30PM		 8/24/2026 9/21/2026
Kayaking 9/27/2026 9/22/2026
6:30-7:30PM		 8/24/2026 9/30/2026
Challenge Course 10/2/2026 None 8/24/2026 9/30/2026
Fall Break Camping Trip 10/9/2026- 10/12/2026 9/29/2026
5:30-6:45PM		 8/31/2026 9/23/2026
Camping Trip 10/30/2026- 11/1/2026 10/19/2026
5:30-6:45PM		 9/14/2026 10/15/2026

*Schedule subject to change.

Essential Trip Policies

Please Note: By registering for an OAR trip, participants agree to adhere to all department policies and University guidelines. Complete waivers, medical forms, and detailed trip itineraries are provided during registration.
What OAR Provides
What You Need to Bring
  • Group & Camping Gear: Tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stoves, fuel, pots, and water filtration systems.
  • Technical/Specialized Gear: Backpacks and group safety equipment.
  • Transportation: Round-trip transit from the Weinstein Center for Recreation in University vans.
  • First Aid & Safety: Comprehensive medical kits and emergency communication devices.
  • Trail Meals & Snacks: Provided on all multi-day and full-day excursions.
  • Personal Clothing: Climate-appropriate activewear and synthetic/wool layers (avoid cotton at all times).
  • Footwear: Sturdy hiking boots, trail shoes, and water shoes or secure sandals (no flip-flops).
  • Personal Items: Water bottle or hydration pack, personal toiletries, and any personal medications (prescriptions, inhalers, EpiPens).
  • Weather Protection: Rain jacket/gear, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen).
Questions About Gear? Specific packing lists are emailed to registered participants prior to each trip. Contact the OAR Desk OAR STAFF if you have any questions about clothing or gear prep!