Outdoor Programs

Vision Statement

SU Outdoors educates and inspires individuals to be responsible stewards of the natural world while engaging in adventure recreation.

Mission Statement

SU Outdoors introduces the campus community to a wide variety of outdoor activities, with offerings for all experience levels. Participants develop basic skills for safe and environmentally responsible exploration of natural resources in the Shenandoah Valley and beyond. SU Outdoors fosters a life-long appreciation for and participation in the outdoors.

Values Statement

SU Outdoors offers activities that promote self-awareness and self-esteem, cultivate personal growth, develop interpersonal and outdoor leadership skills and strengthen the SU community dynamic through fun, outdoor group adventures. The program operates within the framework of Leave No Trace outdoor ethics as well as the Challenge by Choice and Full Value Contract philosophies.

NEW! SU Outdoors is sponsoring two overnight, outdoor adventure trips for new students only this August. The 2011 Pre-Welcome Week Overnight Trips offer students the opportunity to explore and experience beautiful natural resources and form lasting friendships with their peers before classes even begin. CLICK HERE for information regarding Trip #1: Rolling River, with hiking at Shenandoah National Park and canoeing on the Shenandoah River. CLICK HERE for information regarding Trip #2: Fishin' Hole, with hiking at Shenandoah River State Park and fly-fishing on the Shenandoah River. Come explore with us!

A.Maines: Rec. Sports Coordinator

540-665-4790 cmaines@su.edu    

Rec. Sports-Outdoor Calendar 

Register in Brandt Student Center 209

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Stacey Keenan: Coordinator of Outdoor Programs

540-542-6533 skeenan@su.edu

Cooley Hall 314-316