The Big Little University Rising
Enjoy the spring flowers on a one-hour trail ride on April 5. No prior experience is necessary. Transportation (leaving at 10 a.m.) and horseback ride are covered by the $15 cost. Reserve your ticket on SOAR's shopsite!
Reach new heights at this outdoor climbing trip at Elizabeth’s Furnace Recreation Area! Leave at 10 a.m. on April 5. Climbing gear, guide, and training included in the $10 cost. Reserve your ticket on SOAR's shopsite!
Buzzy's Race for Research 5k, Kid's Mile, and Adaptive 1/2 Wheelchair Race is Sunday, April 6 at 8:30 a.m. at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley. The race benefits the Marquette Challenge, a student-led fundraising effort that supports the mission of the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research. Register and pay the entrance fee of $25 […]
Choose your adventure – hike or mountain bike – at the Shenandoah River State Park. The trip leaves on April 6 at 10 a.m, and both groups will meet up for lunch. Lunch, transportation, and gear are included in the $10 cost. Reserve your ticket on SOAR's shopsite!
Leave at 6 p.m. on April 11 to watch the sunset at Bear's Den Overlook. Afterwards, hikers will head over to Bear Chase Brewing Company for a pint. Ride in the van from main campus or meet at Snickers Gap parking lot. This trip is limited to participants who are 21 or older. Cost ($10) […]
Shenandoah Outdoor and Adventure Recreation is partnering with the Office of Spiritual Life on a canoe/camping trip near the Mattaponi tribe (east of Richmond). On Saturday, April 12, participants will meet with representatives of the Mattaponi tribe to learn about their culture, and on Sunday, April 13, participants will canoe on the Mattaponi River. This […]
On April 12, find your next adventure among the treetops while participating in a high ropes trip. Leave at 9:30 a.m., and after aerial play, head over to the brewery for lunch. Please bring lunch and snack money. Transportation, safety equipment, training, and the high ropes adventure are included in the $10 cost. Reserve your […]
Bike and camp along the primarily flat C&O Canal (30 miles each day). A support van will provide snacks and water along the route. This is an all-day trip beginning on Friday, April 18 and returning Saturday, April 19 of Easter weekend. The fee ($15) includes transportation, biking gear, van support, camping gear, and food. […]
Start your Easter morning by hiking into Sky Meadow State Park in the dark. Leave at 4:30 a.m. on April 20, and arrive at the viewpoint just as the sun is starting to rise. Enjoy a light breakfast to celebrate the new day. To participate, reserve your ticket ($5) on SOAR's shopsite.
Make a difference this Earth Week (and earn Beyond The Classroom credit!) by joining the Environmental and Sustainability Club in cleaning up Abrams Creek on Monday, April 21, from 2-5 p.m. Participants will meet at Sarah's Glen. Come for some or all of the time and help keep campus clean. Waders, gloves, and trash bags […]
Are you and your friends looking to enjoy nature and relax from academics? The Nature Journaling Club might be the perfect thing for you! This is a great way to explore your creative side, get outdoors, and hang out with friends or make new ones! Learn more about the club at an interest meeting on […]
Do you want or need to become first aid or CPR certified? Do you need a recertification? Sign up for the American Red Cross Adult/Child 1st Aid, CPR, AED course taught in the Brandt Student Center, Borden Student Associations Center (room 123, aka B-SAC) in a hybrid format. Part of the class is to be […]
Head to Richmond, Virginia, for the annual white water rafting trip! This is an all-day trip leaving on April 26 and returning on April 27. Paddle along the James River, through the city of Richmond, and explore at Belle Isle. The fee ($20) includes white water rafting, transportation, camp gear, and food. Reserve your ticket […]
On Saturday, April 26, join the Center for Civic Engagement and the Winchester community at Jim Barnett Park for a morning of picking up litter, planting trees, mulching, and prepping community gardens. Volunteers are set to meet in the Brandt Student Center parking lot at 9:30 a.m. to head over to the park together. The […]