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

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 

Spring 2026 Trip Schedule

  • Date: Sunday, March 8
  • Hours: 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
  • Fees: 
    • Student: $5.00
    • Faculty/Staff: $6.00
    • Alumni: $8.00
  • Registration: Jan. 26- Mar. 4
    • Min: 4
    • Max: 8
  • Description:
    • Join us first the first trip of the semester to enjoy a hopefully snowy hike in Gunpowder Falls State Park! Appreciate the beauty of winter in Maryland while your trip leaders serve up trail-side hot chocolate to keep the cold at bay.
  • Date: Sunday, March 29
  • Hours: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
  • Fees:
    • Student: $12.00
    • Faculty/Staff: $15.00
    • Alumni: $18.00
  • Registration: Jan. 26- Mar. 25
    • Min: 4
    • Max: 7
  • Description:
    • No ropes, no problems; try out bouldering for a new take on climbing. Northwest Branch offers climbing for all abilities and is a great location to try bouldering outdoors for the first time!
  • Date: Saturday, April 18
  • Hours: 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
  • Fees: 
    • Student: $5.00  
    • Faculty/Staff: $6.00
    • Alumni: $8.00
  • Registration: Jan. 26- Apr. 15
    • Min: 4
    • Max: 7
  • Description:
    • Take a short break from campus to enjoy a breath of fresh air and enjoy the sights and sounds. Take this chance to destress and improve your well-being. Enjoy a group hike and end your day with a yoga practice enhanced by the natural environment.
  • Date: Saturday, April 18 - Sunday, April 19
  • Hours: 9 A.M. on Saturday to 5 P.M. on Sunday (overnight)
  • Fees:
    • Student: $20.00
    • Faculty/Staff: $24.00
    • Alumni: $30.00
  • Registration: Jan. 26- Apr. 14
    • Min: 4
    • Max: 8
  • Description:
    • If you’ve never camped or dug for fossils before, this is a trip for you. Enjoy views of West Virginia and the hunt for Devonian Fossils. We’ll finish our day camped out under the stars, sharing stories around the campfire, and with s’mores in hand.
  • Date: Sunday, April 26
  • Hours: 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
  • Fees:
    • Student: $10.00
    • Faculty/Staff: $12.00
    • Alumni: $15.00
  • Registration: Jan. 26- Apr. 22
    • Min: 4
    • Max: 8
  • Description:
    • There is no better way to take a break than on a SUP. Enjoy views of the untouched portion of the Deer Creek Valley and discover the diverse ecology as you float along the water.  
  • Date: Saturday, May 2- Sunday, May 3
  • Hours: 9 A.M. on Saturday to 5 P.M. on Sunday (overnight)
  • Fees:
    • Student: $20.00
    • Faculty/Staff: $24.00
    • Alumni: $30.00
  • Registration: Jan. 26- Apr. 28
    • Min: 4
    • Max: 7
  • Description:
    • Make your first backpacking trip one to remember on one of the country’s most famous hikes, the Appalachian Trail. Enjoy a moderate hike into camp for stellar camp meals, games, and views as you look out over western Maryland from one of the many overlooks along the trail.  The trip cost includes instruction, equipment, transportation, and your meals for the whole weekend – what a deal!
  • Date: Saturday, May 9
  • Hours: 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
  • Fees:
    • Student: $10.00
    • Faculty/Staff: $12.00
    • Alumni: $15.00
  • Registration: Jan. 26- May 5
    • Min: 4
    • Max: 8
  • Description:
    • Join us for a great introduction to touring kayaking on Dundee Creek. Enjoy views of the Chesapeake Bay and wetlands and discover the cultural and ecological history of the area along an interpretive river trail.
  • Date: Saturday, May 9 - Sunday, May 10
  • Hours: 9 A.M. on Saturday to 5 P.M. on Sunday (overnight)
  • Fees:
    • Student: $20.00
    • Faculty/Staff: $24.00
    • Alumni: $30.00
  • Registration: Jan. 26- May 5
    • Min: 4
    • Max: 8
  • Description:
    • If you’ve never camped before, this is a trip for you. Enjoy delicious camp meals in the sights and sounds of nature surrounded by lake views. Head out to the lake to strike your best pose or float on a standup paddleboard! Finish your day around the fire with a s’more in hand!
  • Dates: Monday, June 8- Sunday, June 14
  • Hours: overnight
  • Fees:
    • Student: $200.00
    • Faculty/Staff: $240.00
    • Alumni: $290.00
  • Registration: Jan. 26 - Apr. 6
    • Min: 4
    • Max: 8
  • Description:
    • Start your summer break off with an unforgettable trip to Acadia National Park. See it all from the trees to the seas, from hiking in the park to tide pooling and on a boat for a whale watching tour. We will experience Maine’s rugged coastline, diverse wildlife, and be the first one in the United States to see the sunrise. Tent camping in Acadia National Park will give way to amazing star gazing opportunities. Trip cost includes all necessary equipment, food, instruction, permit and camping fees, and transportation during the trip starting from Portland International Jetport “PWM”. Participants will be responsible for arranging airfare to and from Portland International Jetport “PWM”(approx. $400-500 round trip).  Contact Zoe Huff- Coordinator, Outdoor Programs for more information: , 410-704-6334.

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: Friday, February 13
  • Fees: FREE
  • Time: 12-5 P.M.
  • Location: Outdoor Adventure Center
  • Registration: N/A
  • Description:
    • Bring the outdoors, in (your room)! Indoor plants can help reduce stress, improve your concentration, and boost productivity. Come to this craft night to paint your own planter and receive a free plant.
  • Date: Wednesday, April 22
  • Fees: FREE
  • Time: 11 A.M. - 2 P.M.
  • Location: Tiger Plaza
  • Registration: N/A
  • Description:
    • Connect with nature by swinging on a hammock outside to celebrate Earth Day. 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, April 30
  • Fees: FREE
  • Time: 2-4 P.M.
  • Location: Health and Counseling Lawn
  • Registration: N/A
  • 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.
  • Do you know the Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Hurte? If not, get to know him while partaking in one of his favorite activities – walking! Walks are on campus and wheelchair accessible.
  • Date: Friday, March 27
  • Fees: FREE
  • Time: 9-10 A.M.
  • Location: University Union- Tiger Statue
  • Registration: Jan. 24 - March 27
    • Min: 2
    • Max: 50
  • Date: Friday, May 8
  • Fees: FREE
  • Time: 9-10 A.M.
  • Location: University Union- Tiger Statue
  • Registration: Jan. 24 - May 8
    • Min: 2
    • Max: 50
  • Dates: Clinics take place on the following Wednesdays:
    • April 15
    • April 22
    • April 29
    • May 6
  • Time: 6:30-8 P.M.
  • Location: Burdick Pool
  • Fees: FREE
  • Description:
    • 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!

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