Expeditions
Community and belonging
Safety and training
Gear rental and bike maintenance
FALL WEEKEND TRIPS
| Dates | Trip | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| September 12 | KE Pere Marquette Canoe | $20 |
| September 12-13 | Manistee River Trail Backpack | $30 |
| September 19-20 | SUP Paddleboard Manistee River Overnight | $30 |
| September 26-27 | Sleeping Bear Outdoor Ministry Weekend | $25 |
| October 2-4 | Au Sable Fly Fishing Weekend | $40 |
| October 3-4 | Chicago Cycling Weekend | $30 |
| October 10 | Life+Career Studies Pere Marquette Canoe | $20 |
| October 10 | Dragon Mountain Bike | $20 |
| October 16-20 | Fall Adventure Grants (contact ryan.rooks@calvin.edu to propose a trip) | |
| October 30 | Northern Michigan mountain bike | $20 |
| October 31 | Walloween | FREE |
| October 31 | Yankee Springs mountain bike | $20 |
| November 6-8 | Indiana Caving | $35 |
*Application and Deposit Required
Weekend trip contact: Annika Fortna agf24@calvin.edu
Sign up location: Climbing Center Desk
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 Berkeley Thate bgt5@calvin.edu for more information.
WEEKLY MOUNTAIN BIKING
Calvin Outdoor Recreation offers weekly mountain biking on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30pm and Fridays from 4-6pm. Meet at the Outfitting Center. Weekend trips to the Dragon and Merrell Trails TBD.
POOL KAYAKING
Mondays and Thursdays 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 9 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.