Adventure Recreation Schedule
Register at the Adventure Center or call (217) 333-8747 (TRIP). Students, Campus Rec members, and the general public may register. Fee payment must be made at the time of registration. Early sign-ups are recommended. Registration begins the first day of each semester and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Spring 2009
Instructional Clinics
Register at least two (2) weeks prior at the ARC Adventure Center (333-9780).
Bike Repair
- March 11, 7:30-9 pm
$5 Member/$10 Non-Member - April 22, 7:30-9 pm
$5 Member/$10 Non-Member
Cross-Country Ski
- February 7, 9-10:30 am
$10 Member/$20 Non-Member - February 21, 9-10:30 am
$10 Member/$20 Non-Member
Horseback Riding
- March 13, 1-3 pm
$30 Member/$40 Non-Member - April 17, 1-3 pm
$30 Member/$40 Non-Member - June 12, 9-11 am
$30 Member/$40 Non-Member - July 24, 9-11 am
$30 Member/$40 Non-Member
Inline Skate
- Every second Wednesday of each month
Noon-1 pm, CRCE MAC Gym
February-May
FREE
Kayak
- April 15, 4-5:30 pm
$10 Member/$20 Non-Member
Kayak/Canoe
- April 4, 10-11:30 am
$10 Member/$20 Non-Member - May 9, 10-11:30 am
$10 Member/$20 Non-Member - June 24, 6:30-8 pm
$10 Member/$20 Non-Member - August 5, 6:30-8 pm
$10 Member/$20 Non-Member
Scuba Certification
- February 9, 6-8 pm, ARC pool
$225 Member/$250 Non-Member - March 2, 6-8 pm, ARC pool
$225 Member/$250 Non-Member - April 13, 6-8 pm, ARC pool
$225 Member/$250 Non-Member - June 9, 6-8 pm, ARC pool
$225 Member/$250 Non-Member - July 16, 6-8 pm, ARC pool
$225 Member/$250 Non-Member
Open Adventures
Show up and enjoy the fun. Open to everyone.
Open Biking
- Every Friday starting April 3
Noon, ARC Entrance
FREE – bring your bike
Open Climbing
- Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm
Saturday/Sunday, 3-7 pm
FREE for UI students and Campus Rec Members
Gear rental available
Open Inline Skating
- Every second Wednesday of each month
Noon-1 pm, CRCE MAC Gym
February-May
$2 for skates or bring your own
Open Kayaking
- April 4 and May 9
Noon-2 pm, at Lake
$2 per person per hour
Adventure Trips
Register at least two (2) weeks prior at the ARC Adventure Center (333-9780).
Hike Day Trips
- Walnut Point
February 28, 10 am-4 pm
$5 Member/$10 Non-Member - Forest Glen
March 11, 10 am-4 pm
$5 Member/$10 Non-Member - Allerton Day Trip
April 11, 10 am-4 pm
$5 Member/$10 Non-Member
Adventure Trips with Northwest Voyageurs
Northwest Voyageurs handles all reservations and provides each passenger with all the necessary details needed to make transportation arrangements.
View more information about these trips.
Whitewater Rafting in Idaho
- March 19-22, 2009
$579 UI student and Campus Rec Member
$649 Non-Member
Multi-Sport Adventure in Costa Rica
- March 21-29, 2009
$1799 UI student and Campus Rec Member
$1999 Non-Member
Machu Picchu and Beyond—Trekking the "Other Inca Trail"
- August 13-22, 2009
$2499 UI student and Campus Rec Member
$2699 Non-Member
Kids' Adventures
Ages 8-14. Register at the Champaign Park District (398-2550). Enrollment limit 12.
Canoeing
- June 17, 9-11 am
$25 per child - July 29, 9-11 am
$25 per child
Horseback Riding
- June 24, 9-11 am
$25 per child - July 15, 9-11 am
$25 per child - August 5, 9-11 am
$25 per child
Kayaking
- June 10, 9-11 am
$25 per child - July 22, 9-11 am
$25 per child - August 12, 9-11 am
$25 per child
Rock Climbing
- June 24, 9-11 am
$25 per child - July 22, 9-11 am
$25 per child - August 12, 9-11 am
$25 per child
Family Adventures
Register at least two (2) weeks prior at the ARC Adventure Center (333-9780). Enrollment limit 8 families.
Family Bike/Camp
- June 13-14
$40 per family
Family Climbing
- Posted ARC family hours
Family Kayak Clinic
- June 17, 6:30-8 pm
$25 per family - June 22, 6:30-8 pm
$25 per family