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		"title": "Events at UCF",
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		"url": "https://events.ucf.edu/calendar/1/events-at-ucf/"
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	"title": "Cumberland Island Backpacking",
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	"description": "\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETrip Date:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E Friday, Sept. 4\u0026ndash\u003BMonday, Sept. 7, 2026\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETrip Location:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E Cumberland Island, St. Mary\u0026rsquo\u003Bs, Georgia\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETrip Cost:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003BFree!\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERegistration Opens\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E:\u003C/strong\u003E Friday, Aug. 21, at 12 p.m.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERegistration Closes:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 12 p.m.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERegister through the UCF Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC) app or through \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href\u003D\u0022https://ucfrwc.org/program\u0022 target\u003D\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ethe UCF RWC Membership Portal\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. 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The trip is funded by the National Park Trust, a partner of Outdoor Adventure (OA), which\u0026nbsp\u003Bworks to get people exploring and celebrating public lands while also lowering the barrier to entry.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhat\u0026rsquo\u003Bs Included:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including camping gear, backpacks, backpacking equipment, etc.), 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 are also provided on the trip, with all menus designed to accommodate dietary restrictions, preferences and allergies. Occasionally, groups may eat at restaurants while traveling\u003B these meals are not included in the trip cost. Trip Leaders will inform participants of any meals not included in the trip price.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhat\u0026rsquo\u003Bs Not Included\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E: Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear and bring personal water and snacks. 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	"location": "Cumberland Island, GA",
	"location_url": "https://goo.gl/maps/qUehwZfBietWAW3w6",
	"virtual_url": null,
	"registration_link": "https://ucfrwc.org/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=bd63ffbc-3922-4492-aa3f-23e92fb25102",
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	"starts": "Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400",
	"ends": "Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:00:00 -0400",
	"ongoing": "True",
	"category": "Recreation \u0026 Exercise",
	"tags": ["Nature","Backpacking","Hiking","outdoors"],
	"contact_name": "Outdoor Adventure",
	"contact_phone": "407\u002D823\u002D6435",
	"contact_email": "outdoor@ucf.edu",
	"url": "https://events.ucf.edu/event/4192953/cumberland-island-backpacking/"
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