The Process:
You will start with a belay class. This class will teach you the basics of belaying and climbing safety. You will learn the belay method that we accept at the Climbing Tower and have the chance to practice one-on-one with our Climbing Tower staff. Please wear comfortable athletic clothing. Long athletic pants are recommended but not required. You will be required to climb during the class. If you have your own climbing equipment, we encourage you to bring your equipment with you.
After demonstrating competency in safety and skills in the class, you will complete a belay test. The belay test will include questions about the information you learned in the belay class and a skills test. You must be able to properly demonstrate all technical aspects of the UCF Climbing Tower belay procedure to a Climbing Tower staff. It is possible to fail the belay test. You will be required to retake the belay test before you can be certified.
After completing the belay class and passing the belay test, you will have to complete five belay check-offs before you receive your full belay certification. These check-offs are done at the Climbing Tower during normal operating hours and are intended to confirm that you can consistently perform the UCF Climbing Tower belay procedure. To complete these check-offs, let a Climbing Tower staff know that you need to complete your check-offs and they will help you.
Once you've completed all of the above, you will receive your belay certification card. Please bring that with you to the Climbing Tower!
To Register for a Belay Class:
Sign up for your belay class at the RWC Climbing Tower front desk during normal business hours. Students can take the stairs or elevators to the first floor and go left. The desk is behind the stairs in the northeast corner of the main building.
Class registration opens two weeks before the day of the class, but participants must be registered at least 48 hours in advance. Space is limited to eight people per class.
Belay classes are free for current UCF Students and RWC Members (with an active membership). If you need to cancel your registration, you must do so no later than 48 hours before the class. Failure to show up for the belay or climbing technique class, or cancel within the allotted time will result in a forfeit fee of $30.00.
How to Cancel:
You can cancel your belay class by going to the Climbing Tower or the Outdoor Adventure Center during open hours, or by emailing outdoor@ucf.edu.
]]>Trip Location: Titusville, FL
Trip Cost: $35
Registration Opens: Friday, June 26 at 12:00 PM
Registration Closes: Wednesday, July 8 at 12:00 PM
Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the UCF RWC Membership Portal website. All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.
Pre-Trip Date & Time: Wednesday, July 8 at 6:30 PM
Trip Description: Paddle into the dark and watch the water glow! The Indian River Lagoon near Titusville is one of the best places in the world to experience bioluminescence — a natural phenomenon where microorganisms light up brilliant blue-green with every stroke of your paddle. This magical evening trip is unlike anything else OA offers and is guaranteed to leave you speechless.
What's Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including kayaks, paddles, and PFDs), transportation to/from the activity, and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, and most are certified Wilderness First Responders.
What's Not Included: Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal dinner/water/snacks. Meals are not provided. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting.
Tentative Itinerary (time and activities are subject to change):
The Process:
You will start with a belay class. This class will teach you the basics of belaying and climbing safety. You will learn the belay method that we accept at the Climbing Tower and have the chance to practice one-on-one with our Climbing Tower staff. Please wear comfortable athletic clothing. Long athletic pants are recommended but not required. You will be required to climb during the class. If you have your own climbing equipment, we encourage you to bring your equipment with you.
After demonstrating competency in safety and skills in the class, you will complete a belay test. The belay test will include questions about the information you learned in the belay class and a skills test. You must be able to properly demonstrate all technical aspects of the UCF Climbing Tower belay procedure to a Climbing Tower staff. It is possible to fail the belay test. You will be required to retake the belay test before you can be certified.
After completing the belay class and passing the belay test, you will have to complete five belay check-offs before you receive your full belay certification. These check-offs are done at the Climbing Tower during normal operating hours and are intended to confirm that you can consistently perform the UCF Climbing Tower belay procedure. To complete these check-offs, let a Climbing Tower staff know that you need to complete your check-offs and they will help you.
Once you've completed all of the above, you will receive your belay certification card. Please bring that with you to the Climbing Tower!
To Register for a Belay Class:
Sign up for your belay class at the RWC Climbing Tower front desk during normal business hours. Students can take the stairs or elevators to the first floor and go left. The desk is behind the stairs in the northeast corner of the main building.
Class registration opens two weeks before the day of the class, but participants must be registered at least 48 hours in advance. Space is limited to eight people per class.
Belay classes are free for current UCF Students and RWC Members (with an active membership). If you need to cancel your registration, you must do so no later than 48 hours before the class. Failure to show up for the belay or climbing technique class, or cancel within the allotted time will result in a forfeit fee of $30.00.
How to Cancel:
You can cancel your belay class by going to the Climbing Tower or the Outdoor Adventure Center during open hours, or by emailing outdoor@ucf.edu.
]]>Trip Location: Titusville, FL
Trip Cost: $35
Registration Opens: Saturday, June 27 at 12:00 PM
Registration Closes: Thursday, July 9 at 12:00 PM
Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the UCF RWC Membership Portal website. All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.
Pre-Trip Date & Time: Thursday, July 9 at 6:00 PM
Trip Description: Paddle into the dark and watch the water glow! The Indian River Lagoon near Titusville is one of the best places in the world to experience bioluminescence — a natural phenomenon where microorganisms light up brilliant blue-green with every stroke of your paddle. This magical evening trip is unlike anything else OA offers and is guaranteed to leave you speechless.
What's Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including kayaks, paddles, and PFDs), transportation to/from the activity, and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, and most are certified Wilderness First Responders.
What's Not Included: Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal dinner/water/snacks. Meals are not provided. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting.
Tentative Itinerary (time and activities are subject to change):
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Trip Location: Scottsboro, AL
Registration Opens: Wednesday, July 1 at 12:00 PM
Registration Closes: Monday, July 13 at 12:00 PM
Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the UCF RWC Membership Portal website. All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.
Pre-Trip Date & Time: Monday, July 13 at 6:00 PM
Trip Description: Trade the Florida flatlands for mountain trails and wild ridges on this multi-day Appalachian Adventure! First, we will head to Tumbling Rock Cave Preserve to explore a magical world under the Earth’s surface. We will spend about 5 hours exploring Tumbling Rock Cave, so expect lots of physical exercise, climbing, and navigating a whole new world. Then, we will head to Benton, TN to whitewater raft the famous Ocoee River on Sunday! Expect scenic overlooks, challenging trails, camping under the stars, and great company. This is one of OA's most coveted summer escapes.
What's Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including camping gear and backpacks), transportation to/from the activity, and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, and most are certified Wilderness First Responders. Meals will be provided on this trip; all menus will take dietary restrictions/preferences and allergies into account. Occasionally, groups will eat at restaurants while traveling. These meals are not included in your trip cost. Your Trip Leaders will inform you of any meals not included in the trip price.
What's Not Included: Participants should wear athletic clothing (including clothing that can get muddy/dirty and a swimsuit), appropriate footwear (hiking boots and water shoes that fit tightly to your feet), and bring personal water/snacks. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting.
Tentative Itinerary (time and activities are subject to change):
Friday, July 17
Saturday, July 18
Sunday, July 19
Monday, July 20
Trip Location: TBD
Trip Cost: $35
Registration Opens: Saturday, July 4 at 12:00 PM
Registration Closes: Wednesday, July 15 at 12:00 PM
Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the UCF RWC Membership Portal website. All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.
Pre-Trip Date & Time: Wednesday, July 15 at 6:00 PM
Trip Description: Stand up and paddle! This summer Standup Paddleboarding trip will take you to one of Central Florida's beautiful waterways for a day on the water. With guidance from OA trip leaders, you'll learn or refine your stand-up paddleboarding skills while taking in the scenery and soaking up the Florida sunshine. Location details will be shared at the Pre-Trip Meeting.
What's Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including SUPs, paddles, and PFDs) and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, and most are certified Wilderness First Responders.
What's Not Included: Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal lunch/water/snacks. Meals are not provided. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting.
Tentative Itinerary (time and activities are subject to change):
The Process:
You will start with a belay class. This class will teach you the basics of belaying and climbing safety. You will learn the belay method that we accept at the Climbing Tower and have the chance to practice one-on-one with our Climbing Tower staff. Please wear comfortable athletic clothing. Long athletic pants are recommended but not required. You will be required to climb during the class. If you have your own climbing equipment, we encourage you to bring your equipment with you.
After demonstrating competency in safety and skills in the class, you will complete a belay test. The belay test will include questions about the information you learned in the belay class and a skills test. You must be able to properly demonstrate all technical aspects of the UCF Climbing Tower belay procedure to a Climbing Tower staff. It is possible to fail the belay test. You will be required to retake the belay test before you can be certified.
After completing the belay class and passing the belay test, you will have to complete five belay check-offs before you receive your full belay certification. These check-offs are done at the Climbing Tower during normal operating hours and are intended to confirm that you can consistently perform the UCF Climbing Tower belay procedure. To complete these check-offs, let a Climbing Tower staff know that you need to complete your check-offs and they will help you.
Once you've completed all of the above, you will receive your belay certification card. Please bring that with you to the Climbing Tower!
To Register for a Belay Class:
Sign up for your belay class at the RWC Climbing Tower front desk during normal business hours. Students can take the stairs or elevators to the first floor and go left. The desk is behind the stairs in the northeast corner of the main building.
Class registration opens two weeks before the day of the class, but participants must be registered at least 48 hours in advance. Space is limited to eight people per class.
Belay classes are free for current UCF Students and RWC Members (with an active membership). If you need to cancel your registration, you must do so no later than 48 hours before the class. Failure to show up for the belay or climbing technique class, or cancel within the allotted time will result in a forfeit fee of $30.00.
How to Cancel:
You can cancel your belay class by going to the Climbing Tower or the Outdoor Adventure Center during open hours, or by emailing outdoor@ucf.edu.
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