![]() ![]() Among them are whitewater rafting the James River in Richmond surfing off Ocracoke Island biking and surfing at False Cape State Park backpacking on the Appalachian Trail and Blue Ridge Mountains rock climbing in Harrisonburg camping at Kiptopeke State Park and spelunking in Glade Cave. Some – such as evening paddles, themed climbing nights at the Student Recreation Center and campfire building and s’mores nights – are held on campus. This semester appoximately 20 activities are planned. In the last 12 months alone, nearly 230 went on OAP trips, Edwards said. ![]() Hundreds of students have taken advantage of these opportunities since the program was founded in 2006. “But I think there’s something to be said for a student getting out of their comfort zone, going camping for multiple days at a time, getting to know students on a deeper level when you’re in that sort if environment.” “I know students are connecting all the time on campus in different ways, whether they’re hanging out in dorms or the rec center or doing intramural sports,” he said. That’s a major benefit of the program, said Erik Edwards, coordinator of outdoor adventure programs in the Department of Recreation and Wellness. “It's always fulfilling getting to share your love of the outdoors with others and seeing friendships blossom.” “It's always fulfilling getting to share your love of the outdoors with others and seeing friendships blossom,” said trip leader Brandon Schultheis.
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