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Escape campus for a day and explore just how rejuvenating focused time spent in nature can be. These full day hiking excursions are exclusively for students who wish to enhance their well-being through hiking and includes the following:

  • Transportation to and from the park
  • Guided hiking on rustic trails
  • A picnic lunch
  • Wellness activities could include: walking mindfully, sensory activities, meditation, stretching and breathing exercises

Registration:

All trips require a $25 non-refundable deposit.

Trip Dates:

Two Miami students enjoying a kayaking trip in front of vibrant green scenery

Enjoy a 4+ mile kayaking trip along a local riverway. The Outdoor Pursuit Center staff will provide an orientation and instruction as you paddle downstream. You will be paddling in a tandem inflatable kayak (aka ducky) so signing up with a friend is encouraged. PLEASE NOTE: Each person must sign up individually!

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Trek Hidden Costa Rica

Come along and journey with us through the jungles of Costa Rica. This outdoor leadership course begins with a week of class and outdoor skill development on Oxford's campus, followed by a 11 day field experience in Costa Rica.

Adventures include hiking and waterfall rappelling in Piedras Blancas, overnight hiking and camping in Corcovado National Park, and whitewater rafting on the Savegre River.

  • Location: Costa Rica
  • Trip Dates: January 11-22, 2025
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Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course

Learn skills, ethics and techniques for educating others about the low-impact practices of Leave No Trace.

Course Fee: $200

Course Schedule:

Participants must attend all 3 sessions above to be eligible for the Instructor certification.

  • Workshop #1: October 2, 7-9 pm
  • Workshop #2: October 30, 7-8:30 pm
  • Overnight Backpacking Trip to Germantown Metropark, Nov 2 -3

Register for Leave No Trace

Wilderness First Aid Course

The best and most comprehensive course of its kind to offer relevant and realistic first-aid training for seasonal outdoor activities or short term wilderness endeavors and pursuits. Wilderness First Aid is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills. It is targeted to the outdoor enthusiast on day trips or short adventures.

Course Fee: $275

Course Schedule:

November 16-17. This is a 2-day certification course. Students can expect to meet 8am-6pm each day.

Register for Wilderness First Aid Course

 

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Outdoor Rock Climbing

Experience outdoor climbing with options for day or overnight trips. For a day trip, visit John Bryan State Park with routes for all skill levels, accommodating 10-20 people at $30 per person. For an extended adventure, our overnight trips to Red River Gorge offer routes for all levels with variable pricing.

Mountain Biking

Enhance your biking skills with a 2-hour introduction to mountain biking for $15 per person. Learn the basics and explore local trails at Hueston Woods in groups of 8 or fewer.

Backpacking

Disconnect and reconnect with nature on a customizable backpacking trip. Typically at Red River Gorge or Germantown Metroparks, trips can be tailored to include rock climbing, team building, and more.

Camping Retreat

Grow and develop through traditional camping with customized activities based on your group’s goals, such as team building or leadership. Prices vary based on location, activities, and add-ons.

Wilderness Rescue Immersion

Build teamwork and leadership skills with our overnight Wilderness Rescue Immersion. Participate in a mock search and rescue scenario in Red River Gorge, tailored to your group’s goals for a unique bonding experience.

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Miami Recreation prides itself on its commitment to meeting the diverse recreational needs of its patrons. With state-of-the-art fitness centers, a wide range of programs and services, and outdoor adventure opportunities, Miami Recreation offers something for everyone. Miami Recreation is dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and social aspects of community well-being.