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
Trail Running at Mill Creek Park
Date: 09/18/28, 09/25/18
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm[AJM1]
Location: Meet at Various Locations at Mill Creek Park
Minimum/Maximum: 4/14
Description: Learn the basics of trail running as you jog the trails of beautiful Mill Creek Park. Various Campus Rec staff will guide you in warm up/cool down and provide you with general information about trail running. Each day will be a different section of the trail being explored.
Registration/Price: Register athttps://store.reccenter.ysu.edu/ Students Free, Faculty/Staff Members $5, Alumni /Affiliate Members $5, Non-Andrews Member $5
Registration Deadline: 12 pm the day of the run
Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu / 330-941-1964 or Ryan McNicholas ramcnicholas@ysu.edu /
330-941-2207
White Water Rafting at Ohiopyle State Park
Date: 09/16/18
Time: Arrive at Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center no later than 10:15 am and return between
8 pm - 10 pm
Location: Leaving from YSU traveling to Ohiopyle State Park
Minimum/Maximum: 5/24
Description: Escorted by trained rafting guides, you will captain your own ship traveling down the lower Youghiogheny River. It is 7.5 miles of Class III – IV whitewater rapids. Your trip includes transportation, a deli-style lunch, and DIY sandwiches, chips, and cookie for dinner. No experience is needed to participate in this trip! Trip will happen, rain or shine.
Registration/Price: Register athttps://store.reccenter.ysu.edu/YSU Students $70, Faculty/Staff Members $80, Alumni /Affiliate Members $85, Non-Andrews Member $95
Registration Deadline: September 13 @ 10 am
Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu or 330-941-1964
Kayak the Mahoning
Date: 10/07/18
Time: Arrive at Canoe City 10am, Launch at 11:30 am
Location: Meeting at Canoe City in Leavittsburg (transportation from YSU is available by request for an additional fee)
Minimum/Maximum: 4 / 14
Description: Paddlers of all skill levels will be able to participate in this 4-mile guided trip down the Mahoning River in Leavittsburg. Trip will include safety and paddling instruction from our ACA certified instructors prior to launch, all necessary equipment, water and snacks for the trip.
Registration/Price: Register athttps://store.reccenter.ysu.edu/ YSU Students $20, Faculty/Staff Members $30, Alumni/Affiliate Members $35, Non-Andrews Members $45
Registration Deadline: October 5 at 10 am
Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu or 330-941-1964
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