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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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	"id": "4197591",
	"title": "Hontoon Island Paddling",
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	"description": "\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETrip Date:\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003ESaturday, September 19, 2026\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETrip Location:\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003EDeland, Florida\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETrip Cost:\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E$40\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERegistration Opens:\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003ESaturday,\u0026nbsp\u003BSept.\u0026nbsp\u003B5, at 12 p.m.\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERegistration Closes:\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003EWednesday, Sept. 16,\u0026nbsp\u003Bat 12 p.m.\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003ERegister for this trip in the UCF Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC) app or through the\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href\u003D\u0022https://ucfrwc.org/program\u0022 target\u003D\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EUCF RWC Membership Portal website\u003C/a\u003E. All trips are now first\u002Dcome, first\u002Dserved. All trips will open two weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPre\u002DTrip Date \u0026amp\u003B Time:\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003EWednesday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m.\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETrip Description:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFloat through the peaceful waterways surrounding\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHontoon\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003BIsland State Park on one of Florida\u0027s most scenic paddling adventures.\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWe\u0027ll\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E explore the St. Johns River and quiet backwater channels while keeping an eye out for manatees, turtles, wading birds and other native wildlife. Whether\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eit\u0027s\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003Byour first time on the water or\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eyou\u0027re\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003Ban experienced paddler, this relaxed trip is the perfect way to experience one of Central Florida\u0027s hidden gems.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat\u0027s Included:\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003EAll\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eof\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including vessels, paddles, and PFDs), transportation to/from the activity, and professional guidance by Outdoor Adventure trip leaders. All staff members are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, and most are certified Wilderness First Responders.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat\u0027s Not Included:\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EParticipants should wear athletic clothing\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E (swimsuits, dry fit clothing) and \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eappropriate footwear\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B(\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eshoes that fit closely to your feet and can get wet).\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E Bring personal water/snacks.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMeals are not provided on this trip.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E A full packing list will be provided at the pre\u002Dtrip meeting.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETentative Itinerary\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E(time and activities are subject to change):\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cul\u003E\u000A\u003Cli\u003E7:30 a.m. \u0026ndash\u003B Arrive at Outdoor Adventure Center and travel to Hontoon Island State Park, Deland, Florida\u003C/li\u003E\u000A\u003Cli\u003E9 a.m. \u0026ndash\u003B Arrive at Blue Spring and begin hike\u003C/li\u003E\u000A\u003Cli\u003E10:30 a.m.\u0026ndash\u003B2 p.m. \u0026ndash\u003B\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPaddle the St. Johns River\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u000A\u003Cli\u003E2:30 p.m. \u0026ndash\u003B Load up and travel back to UCF\u003C/li\u003E\u000A\u003Cli\u003E4 p.m. \u0026ndash\u003B Arrive at Outdoor Adventure Center and debrief\u003C/li\u003E\u000A\u003C/ul\u003E",
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	"virtual_url": null,
	"registration_link": "https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=cd11bd59-fdca-47d1-aca7-a63188c9ae3f",
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	"starts": "Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:30:00 -0400",
	"ends": "Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0400",
	"ongoing": "False",
	"category": "Recreation \u0026 Exercise",
	"tags": ["Adventure","canoe","Nature","Outdoor Adventure","Paddling"],
	"contact_name": "Outdoor Adventure",
	"contact_phone": "407\u002D823\u002D6435",
	"contact_email": "outdoor@ucf.edu",
	"url": "https://events.ucf.edu/event/4197591/hontoon-island-paddling/"
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