Expeditions
Community and belonging
Safety and training
Gear rental and bike maintenance
Spring 2026 Outdoor Rec Trips
Sign up at the Climbing Center (most trips fill 1 week in advance)
| Dates | Trip | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| January 1-18 | Costa Rica Rainforest Expedition | |
| January 19 | Caberfae Ski/Board Day | $19 Lift Tickets; $29 Rentals |
| February 4 | Winter Backpack Clinic, 4-6:00 PM | |
| February 7-8 | Winter Backpack Overnight | $30 |
| February 17 | BANFF Mountain Film Festival | $10 |
| February 21 | 16th Annual Top Rope Climbing Comp | $15 |
| February 28 | ORM Winter Retreat | $20 |
| March 7-14 | Joshua Tree Climbing Trip | $1200* |
| March 7-14 | Grand Canyon Backpacking Trip | $1200* |
| April 11 | Dragon Mountain Bike | $20 |
| April 18-19 | Fly Fishing Weekend | $35 |
| April 18-19 | Manistee River Backpack | $30 |
| May 10-15 | Red River Gorge Climbing Course | $400* |
*Application and Deposit Required
For more information, contact Ryan Rooks at ryan.rooks@calvin.edu.
Planning your own spring break adventure?
Put together a group of 5-10 Calvin students and have us help you design and execute your own trip. Adventure Grants are awarded to students planning backpacking and other related wilderness-based spring break trips. For more info contact Josh Van Berkel jwv33@calvin.edu.
Weekly Programs
Mountain biking | Wednesdays 5-6 p.m.
Beginning after spring break.
Meet at the Outfitting Center at 4:45 p.m. Weekend trips to the Dragon and Merrill Trails TBD. Contact Jack Klop jdk57@calvin.edu for more information.
Pool Kayaking | Mondays 7:30-9 p.m.
Sign up at the Climbing Center Desk for a 4-week class. Contact Joel VanHekken jev65@calvin.edu for more information.
Outdoor Rec Bible Study | Wednesdays 7:30 p.m.
September 17 - December 10
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 10 at 6 p.m. There will be a weekend outdoor retreat October 4-5. The semester will conclude with a Chili Cookoff on December 10 at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact Luke Coffel ljc25@calvin.edu
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.