Trips & Clinics

Campus Recreation offers day and weekend outdoor trips led by Towson University students for Towson University students. 

Students participating in Stand Up Paddleboarding

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Trips

Outdoor trip leaders are experienced, outgoing, and passionate about sharing their love of the outdoors and building community on trips. All instruction, transportation, and technical equipment is included in the cost. Meals will be provided on overnight trips. All trips are designed to be cooperative, educational experiences that allow participants to:

  • create meaningful connections with other students outside of the classroom
  • challenge themselves mentally and physically
  • learn skills necessary to plan their own outdoor trips
  • take an active role in the success of themselves as well as the group
  • adventure off campus in unique settings in Maryland and throughout the mid-Atlantic 

Fall 2026 Trip Schedule

  • Date: Friday, September 4 - Sunday, September 6
  • Hours: 5 P.M. on Friday - 5 P.M. on Sunday
  • Fees: 
    • Student: $20.00
  • Registration: Closes September 1
  • Description:
    • New to Towson? Join Outdoor Adventures to create friendships and everlasting TU memories while overlooking the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. Spend time on this trip building relationships with other participants and student leaders to create an on-campus support network as you embark on your journey at Towson University. This trip is perfect for incoming freshman, transfer students, and international students. Let this trip be one of your earliest everlasting TU memories!
  • Date: Saturday, September 12
  • Hours: 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
  • Fees:
    • Student: $10.00
    • Faculty/Staff: $12.00
    • Alumni: $15.00
  • Registration: Closes September 9
  • Description:
    • There is no better way to take a break than on a SUP! Enjoy views of Dundee Creek and discover the diverse ecology as you float along the water.
  • Date: Saturday, September 19
  • Hours: 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
  • Fees: 
    • Student: $5.00  
    • Faculty/Staff: $6.00
    • Alumni: $8.00
  • Registration: Closes September 16
  • Description:
    • Join Outdoor Adventures for a gorgeous fall hike overlooking western Maryland from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain!
  • Date: Sunday, September 26
  • Hours: 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. 
  • Fees:
    • Student: $10.00
    • Faculty/Staff: $12.00
    • Alumni: $15.00
  • Registration: Closes September 23
  • Description:
    • Just up the road is one of the best kept secrets in Maryland: the Gunpowder Gorge.  Enjoy a great day of learning to kayak on the Gunpowder River with less than a 30-minute drive home.
  • Date: Sunday, ASeptember 27
  • Hours: 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
  • Fees:
    • Student: $5.00
    • Faculty/Staff: $6.00
    • Alumni: $8.00
  • Registration: Closes September 24
    • Min: 4
    • Max: 8
  • Description:
    • Join Outdoor Adventures for a day hike to Oregon Ridge as we explore the beauty of Maryland and learn about the region’s unique geological history.
  • Date: Friday, October 2 - Sunday, October 4
  • Fees:
    • Student: No Fee
  • Application Period: Closes September 16
  • Apply Here
  • Description:
    • The Outdoor Leadership Development Series (OLDS) is a FREE leadership development workshop created by Outdoor Adventures for the Towson University community. Preference will be given to freshman and sophomore students, but all are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is September 16th.  In addition to receiving leadership development from the program, participants may be eligible for hire as volunteer Outdoor Trip Leaders with Campus Recreation.
  • Date: Friday, October 9 - Sunday, October 11
  • Fees:
    • Student: $20.00
    • Faculty/Staff: $24.00
    • Alumni: $30.00
  • Registration: Closes  October 7
  • Description:
    • Make your first outdoor bouldering trip one to remember for a full weekend at Coopers Rock, West Virginia. No ropes, no problems; try out bouldering for a new take on climbing at one of the premier locations on the east coast.  The trip cost includes instruction, equipment, transportation, and your meals for the whole weekend – what a deal!
  • Date: Saturday, October 17 - Sunday October 18
  • Fees:
    • Student: $20.00
    • Faculty/Staff: $24.00
    • Alumni: $30.00
  • Registration: Closes October 14
  • Description:
    • If you’ve never camped before, this is the trip for you.  Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in beautiful Caledonia State Park. You’ll enjoy great hikes and finish your day off around the fire with a s’more in hand!
  • Dates: Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25
  • Fees:
    • Student: No Fee
  • Application Period: Closes September 25
  • Apply Here
  • Description:
    • Join us for a Fall Break retreat designed specifically for female-identifying Towson University students to build community and explore personal wellbeing. Set in a peaceful International Dark Sky area, this glamping-style getaway offers a mix of light outdoor activities, yoga and Pilates, crafts, and reflective sessions focused on improving mental, emotional, and physical wellness. Connect with others, recharge in nature, and return with new strategies to support your wellbeing throughout the semester. 

NatureRx

Studies show that spending time in nature, or even in front of windows facing natural settings, helps people experience lower levels of stress and anxiety. Nature Rx, a collaboration between the ATOD Prevention Center and Outdoor Adventure, helps all members of the TU community connect with nature. We help build these connections through programs such as regular mindfulness walks through the Glen Arboretum, and hosting nature-based retreats for individuals who want a more immersive experience. Follow us on social media to stay up to date on everything we have planned for the semester.

Spring 2026 Nature RX Schedule

  • Date: Thursday, September 3
  • Time: 11:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
  • Location: Tiger Plaza
  • Description:
    • Connect with nature by swinging on a hammock outside. Meet us at Tiger Plaza to relax and enjoy the benefits of the outdoors to improve your overall well-being at this hammock hangout!
  • Date: Thursday, October 1
  • Time: 12 P.M. - 1 P.M.
  • Location: Tiger Plaza
  • Fees: FREE
  • Registration: Closes October 1
  • Description:
    • Celebrate Walk-tober with a walk with Doc(s). Join TU doctors from the Health Center and Doc the Tiger as they lead a walk around campus.
  • Date: Tuesday, October 6
  • Time: 11:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
  • Location: Tiger Plaza
  • Description:
    • Plant your own plant and bring the outdoors in. While you wait to plant, connect with nature by swinging on a hammock outside. Meet us at Tiger Plaza to relax and enjoy the benefits of the outdoors to improve your overall well-being at this hammock hangout!
  • Date: Wednesday, October 14
  • Time: 2 P.M. - 4 P.M.
  • Location: Health and Counseling Lawn
  • Description:
    • Join Nature Rx and the NeuroDiverse Peer Educators as we create an outside nook to hangout, build friendships, and engage in community care! Come use our hammocks, indulge with outside floor time, and relax! Enjoy an assortment of gear from Outdoor Adventure (i.e. sleeping bags, tents). We will also have materials for bracelet making and flower halos.
  • Date: Tuesday, November 17
  • Time: 2 p.m. - 3 P.M.
  • Location: University Union - Tiger Statue
  • Description:
    • Celebrate the Glen Arboretum's 90th birthday as well as National Take a Hike Day by taking a stroll through the Glen Arboretum.

Kayak Clinics

Learn the fundamentals of river kayaking in the controlled environment of the Burdick Pool and use the kayaking clinic to build the necessary skills to participate in an Outdoor Adventures whitewater or sea kayaking trip. We will be in the water, so participants must bring their own swim attire and towel. It is not required to know how to swim. No registration is required, just show up and start learning!

  • Clinic Dates: September 2, 9, 16, & 23
  • Time: 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
  • Location: Burick Pool