Fall 2017 Trips!
Learn to Climb Part 1: The Basics
Date: 8/30/17
Time: 7 pm – 10 pm
Location: Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center: Climbing Wall
Description: One of our Certified Climbing Wall Instructors will guide you in a highly interactive, hands-on clinic where you will learn about the belay process and belay gear. You will leave this clinic with knowledge regarding how to belay, types of belay devices, knots, commands and more! The session will end with free-climb time and climbing games!
Minimum/Maximum: 4 / 16
Registration/Price: The clinic is free for students/Rec Center members, but you must sign up for this clinic online at https://store.reccenter.ysu.edu/ and click register or sign up in the Andrews Administrative Offices.
Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu or 330-941-1964
Beginner Disc Golf Clinic
Dates: 09/07/17
Time: 3 pm – 4 pm
Location(s): ARRC
Description: This class focuses on the basic rules, technique, resources, and equipment used to play disc golf taught by local disc golf enthusiasts. Following the clinic (optional), the group will convene at a local course to play 9-18 holes.
Cost: Free for YSU Students and Rec Center members with valid YSU ID, but you must preregister. $5 for non-members and Community Members
Minimum/Maximum: 4/15
Registration: Must preregister at https://store.reccenter.ysu.edu/
Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu 330-941-1964
White Water Rafting at Ohiopyle State Park
Date: 09/16/17
Time: Arrive at Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center no later than 8:45 am and return between 6 – 8 pm
Location: Leaving from YSU traveling to Ohiopyle State Park
Minimum/Maximum: 5/24
Description: Start your semester with a rush by traveling down the lower Youghiogheny River. It is 7.5 miles of Class III – IV whitewater rapids. Your guided trip will include a deli-style lunch. No experience is needed to participate in this trip! Trip will happen, rain or shine.
Registration/Price: YSU Students $65, Faculty/Staff Members $70, Alumni /Affiliate Members $75, Non-Andrews Member $85
Registration Deadline: September 14 @ 10 am
Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu or 330-941-1964
Learn to Climb Part 2: The Belay Process
Date: 09/20/17
Time: 7 pm – 10 pm
Location: Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center: Climbing Wall
Description: One of our Certified Climbing Wall Instructors will guide you in a highly interactive, hands-on clinic where you will learn the belay process and about belay gear. You will leave this clinic with knowledge regarding how to belay, types of belay devices, knots, commands and more! The session will end with free-climb time and climbing games!
Registration/Price: The clinic is free for students/Rec Center Members, but you must sign up for this clinic online at https://store.reccenter.ysu.edu/ and click register or sign up in the Andrew’s Administrative Offices.
Minimum/Maximum: 4 / 16
Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu or 330-941-1964
Outdoor Hacks
Dates: 10/04/2017
Time: 1 pm – 3 pm
Location(s): ARRC
Description: Stop by the Adventure Rec Resource Center to see how to make life in the outdoors easier. Our knowledgeable staff will demonstrate how to create a variety of useful items that will make your next outdoor adventure remarkably easier. The first 40 students to check in with the YSU app will receive an Adventure Rec giveaway!
Cost: Free for YSU Students and Andrews Members
Registration: Check in with the YSU App!
Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu 330-941-1964
Backpacking at Minister Creek State Park
Pre-trip Meeting Date: October 5 at 4 pm
Time: Arrive at Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center at 3:30 pm
Location: Traveling From YSU to Minister Creek State Park
Description: Learn to backpack in Minister Creek State Park. The trip will leave for Minister Creek Campground on Friday. Saturday morning will include a 6-7 mile hike through the park then backcountry camp at night. The trip will conclude on Sunday with a 3-4 mile hike before traveling back to YSU. Equipment, meals and transportation will be provided. Proper attire is recommended. Trip will happen rain or shine. Individuals must abide by YSU Policies and Campus Recreation Trip policies as found at www.ysu.edu.reccenter.
Registration/Price: YSU Students $90, Faculty/Staff Members $120, Alumni/Affiliate Members $150, Non-Andrews Member $180. Register at store.reccenter.ysu.edu
Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu or 330-941-1964
Learn to Climb Part 3: Lead Climbing
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 7 pm – 10 pm
Location: Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center: Climbing Wall
Description: One of our Certified Climbing Wall Instructors will guide you in a highly interactive, hands-on clinic where you will learn the belay process and about belay gear. You will leave this clinic with knowledge regarding how to belay, types of belay devices, knots, commands and more! The session will end with free-climb time and climbing games!
Registration/Price: The clinic is free for students, but you must sign up for this clinic online at https://store.reccenter.ysu.edu/ and click register or sign up in the Andrew’s Administrative Offices.
Requirements: In order to take this clinic, you must be belay certified at the YSU Climbing Wall (Green Card[AJM1] ).
Contact: R.J. Markowitz 330-941-1964 or ramarkowitz@ysu.edu
Adventure Photography Clinic with YM Camera
Date: 11/08/2017
Time: 3 pm – 5 pm
Location: Adventure Rec Resource Center
Description: Local photographer Peter Zelinka of YM camera will be talking about his outdoor photography expeditions, demonstrating gear, and teaching basics on outdoor photography and photography expeditions.
Registration/Price: YSU Students $5, Faculty/Staff Membership $10, Alumni/Affiliate Members $12, Non-Andrews Members $20
Minimum/Maximum: 5/20
Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu or 330-941-1964
YSU Climbing Competition and Toy Drive
Date: 11/11/17
Time: Registration begins at 10 am. Competition begins at 11 am
Location: Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center: Climbing Wall
Description: Climbers of all skill levels have the chance to meet and compete with area climbers of ALL skill levels for this Adventure Rec tradition. Climbers who bring in a children’s toy ($5 value or above) will receive a commemorative YSU Climbing Comp t-shirt! Prizes from various venders will also be raffled off!
Registration/Price: Preregistration (until November 10): YSU Students $15, Faculty/Staff Members $17, Alumni/Affiliate Members $19, Non-Andrews Member $20
*Registration is $25 at the door for all participants. Non-Campus Rec Member spectators are $5 per person.
Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu or 330-941-1964
Team Building and Adventure Retreat Facilitator Clinic
Date: 12/18/17
Time: 9 am [AJM2] – 5 pm
Location: Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center
Description: Learn, practice, and play a variety of team building games, theory, and facilitation techniques that are used in Adventure Rec team building programs. This training combines hands-on and classroom learning to effectively lead team building programs and retreats.
Registration/Price: YSU Students $15, Faculty/Staff $20, Alumni Membership / Affiliate $23, Non-Andrews Member $25
Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu or 330-941-1964