Expeditions
Community and belonging
Safety and training
Gear rental and bike maintenance
FALL WEEKEND TRIPS
| Dates | Trip | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| September 5 | Dragon Mountain Bike 9am - 6pm | $15 |
| September 6 | Grand Rapids Urban Cycle 1-4pm | FREE |
| September 7 | Hoffmaster Beach and Dune Day 9am-4pm | $10 |
| September 5-6 | Manistee River Paddle Board Overnight | $25 |
| September 11-13 | Fall Au Sable Fly Fishing Weekend | $35 |
| September 12 | KE Pere Marquette Canoe Day | $15 |
| September 19-20 | Northern Michigan Canoe Overnight | $25 |
| September 25-27 | Outdoor Ministry Weekend | $20 |
| September 26 | Dragon Mountain Bike | $15 |
| October 3-4 | Manistee Fall Backpack | $25 |
| October 10-11 | Nordhouse Dunes Backpack and Beach Cleanup | $25 |
| October 16-19 | Fall Break Adventure Grant Trips | Apply for $$$ |
| October 31 | Walloween Climbing | Free |
| November 6-8 | Caving Weekend | $35 |
*Application and Deposit Required
For more information, contact Ryan Rooks at ryan.rooks@calvin.edu.
ADDITIONAL UPCOMING OUTDOOR RECREATION OFFERINGS AND COURSES (BY APPLICATION)
| Costa Rica and Rainforest January Expedition | January 1-18 | $3500 |
| Grand Canyon Spring Break Expedition | March 5-13 | $1000 |
| Banff Mountain Film Festival | April 1 | $10 (student tickets) |
| Red River Gorge May Climbing Course | May 9-14 | $300 |
OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND CYCLE MAINTENANCE
Monday - Thursday 4-5pm north side of Tennis & Track Building
Our Outdoor Rental Center and Outfitting Center is open August 31-October 30. Contact Annika Fortna agf24@calvin.edu for more information.
BIKE MAINTENANCE
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4-5pm. Come and get mentoring with bike maintenance. Our bike shop is open September 2-October 29. Contact Berkley Thate bgt5@calvin.edu for more information.
WEEKLY MOUNTAIN BIKING
Calvin Outdoor Recreation offers weekly mountain biking on Fridays 4-6pm. Meet at the Outfitting Center at 4:00 pm. Weekend trips to the Dragon and Merrell Trails TBD.
POOL KAYAKING
Mondays 7:30-9pm. Sign up at the Climbing Center Desk for a 4-week class. Contact Toby Boelema tkb22@calvin.edu for more information.
OUTDOOR REC MINISTRY
September 16 - December 9, Wednesdays 7:30pm. Outdoor Recreation Bible Study will meet in HC 121 (The Recreation Community Space). The semester will kick off with a community wood fire pizza night on September 9 at 6:00 pm. There will be a weekend outdoor retreat September 25-27. The semester will conclude with a Chili Cookoff on December 10 at 6:30 pm. For more information contact Declan Smith dms47@calvin.edu
Weekly Programs
On-Campus Recreation Opportunities
Climbing Center
The Calvin Climbing Center is modeled after the Red River Gorge in Kentucky, and has over 50 routes that change weekly. It is 40' tall and 90' long and includes six natural crack systems.
Intramurals
Intramural sports are for everybody—that means you. We offer lots of different sports at different skill levels because it reflects who we are and what we believe: that recreation ought to build you up and build up the body of believers.
Group fitness
Take part in a variety of fitness classes, led by students and staff, designed for you! Group Fitness at Calvin is available for all Calvin students, faculty, and staff.