On Going Adventure Recreation Programs
The Mile High Club
Date: Ongoing
Time: M-F 12 pm – 8 pm
Location: Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center - Climbing Wall
Description: Do you have what it takes to join the ranks of the Mile High Club? By climbing to the top of our wall 100 times, you’ve climbed a total of a mile in the air. Once you completed the mile, you can wear your free t-shirt with pride!
Cost: Free
Registration: At Climbing Wall
Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu or 330-941-1964
Fresh Route Friday
Date: Ongoing
Time: M-F 12 pm – 8 pm
Location: Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center - Climbing Wall
Description: Each week the climbing wall will feature a fresh route or two for you to try. You will receive a punch card with 14 weeks on it. If you make sure it is punched at least 12 times you will receive a fresh t-shirt!
Cost: Free
Registration: At Climbing Wall
Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu or 330-941-1964
Adventure Rec Outdoor Gear and Kayaks
Date: Ongoing
Time: During Adventure Rec Resource Center Hours
Location: Adventure Rec Resource Center
Description: Camp, hike, and now KAYAK on a budget! Backpacks, tents, coolers, chairs, cooking equipment, sleeping bags, hammocks, kayaks, and more are available for rent with a college budget in mind. We also have plenty of information on site to help you decide where your next outdoor adventure is going to be!
Cost: Varies depending on gear/number of nights.
Registration: Gear can be viewed at http://cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/campus-recreation-and-wellness/adventure-rec-resource-center and checked out in the Adventure Rec Resource Center
Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu or 330-941-1964
Custom Team Building Programs
Date: Ongoing
Time: Various
Location: Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center
Description: Elevate your team, group, or staff to the next level with a team building and challenge course program from Adventure Rec. We offer a wide variety of games that promote and develop the skills that help groups, student organizations, classes, teams, and student staff members elevate their productivity. We also have a mobile escape room that will come to your next meeting or program on campus! Details to follow at www.ysu.edu/reccenter
Cost: Varies
Registration: Submit a teambuilding form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PJBxIOItteVHODXzXUwPEUM7_OlDRiww-Job5CBsQMA/viewform?edit_requested=true for a quote specific to your group.
Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu or 330-941-1964
Speciality Offered Adventure Recreation Programs
YSU Climbing Competition and Toy Drive
Date: 11/03/18
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 vendors will also be raffled off!
Registration/Price: https://store.reccenter.ysu.edu/Preregistration (until November 2): YSU Students $15, Faculty/Staff Members $17, Alumni/Affiliate Members $19, Non-Andrews Members $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
Quickstart Your Kayak
Date: 11/18/2018
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Beeghly Natatorium
Minimum/Maximum: 4/10
Description: The Quickstart Your Kayak workshop, presented by an America Canoe Association Instructor, is a brief introduction to paddling a kayak. Students are presented with basic information on dressing to paddle safety, potential hazards, and simple rescues. A minimal paddle skill set is presented and practiced, allowing students to safely and comfortably maneuver on still water.
Registration/Price: Register at https://store.reccenter.ysu.edu/ YSU Students $25, Faculty/Staff Members $30, Alumni /Affiliate Members $35, Non-Andrews Member $45
Registration Deadline: 11/14 at 4 pm
Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu or 330-941-1964
Team Building Facilitator Clinic
Date: 12/18/18
Time: 9 am – 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.
Minimum/Maximum: 6/15
Registration/Price: Sign up online at https://store.reccenter.ysu.edu/ and click “Register” or in the Andrew’s Administrative Offices. 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