4136464 1117859 4136464 1 Events at UCF events-at-ucf https://events.ucf.edu/calendar/1/events-at-ucf/ Moonlight Paddle at Lake Claire Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:00:00 -0400 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:00:00 -0400 Lake Claire Recreational Area
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en-US Join Outdoor Adventure for a guided nighttime paddle on Lake Claire. After a brief safety and paddling overview, we’ll launch together and enjoy a relaxed paddle as the lake transforms after dark.

Along the way, Paddle Guides will share insight into the ecology and history of Lake Claire while introducing the principles of Leave No Trace, helping participants better understand how to responsibly enjoy natural spaces.

Event Dates: May 31 (Blue Moon), June 29 (Full Moon), and July 14 (New Moon)
Event Time: 8:00-10:00pm
Event Location: Lake Claire Recreation Area
All Moonlight Paddles participants will meet our Paddle Guides at 8:00pm on the dock at Lake Claire. The event will last about 2 hours.

What’s Included: Moonlight Paddles will include free kayak rentals and professional guidance by OA Paddle Guides. Paddle Guides will reach how to properly use our gear and important information about the flora and fauna, along with the history, of Lake Claire. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED and risk management procedures.
What to Wear/Bring: Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. A water cooler will be provided for refills.

If you have questions about this trip, please call or email the Outdoor Adventure Center (407-8236435; outdoor@ucf.edu)

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en-US Trip Date: Friday, July 10 

Trip Location: Titusville, Florida

Trip Cost: $35 

Registration Opens: Friday, June 26, at 12 p.m.

Registration Closes: Wednesday, July 8, at 12 p.m. 

Register for this trip in the UCF Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC) app or through the UCF RWC Membership Portal website. All trips are now first-come, first-served. 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. 

Pre-Trip Date & Time: Wednesday, July 8, at 6:30 p.m.

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 Outdoor Adventure (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 and 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): 

  • 7:30 p.m. – Arrive at the Outdoor Adventure Center and travel to the kayak launch in Titusville, Florida
  • 9 p.m. – Arrive at the launch; prep kayaks and gear 
  • 9:30 p.m.–12 a.m. – Paddle under the stars and experience bioluminescence 
  • 12:30 a.m. – Drive back to UCF 
  • 2 a.m. – Arrive at the Outdoor Adventure Center 
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en-US Trip Date: Saturday, July 11 

Trip Location: Titusville, Florida

Trip Cost: $35 

Registration Opens: Saturday, June 27, at 12 p.m.

Registration Closes: Thursday, July 9, at 12 p.m.

Register for this trip in the UCF Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC) app or through the UCF RWC Membership Portal website. All trips are now first-come, first-served. 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. 

Pre-Trip Date & Time: Thursday, July 9, at 6 p.m. 

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 Outdoor Adventure (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 and 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): 

  • 7:30 p.m. – Arrive at the Outdoor Adventure Center and travel to the kayak launch in Titusville, Florida 
  • 9 p.m. – Arrive at the launch; prep kayaks and gear 
  • 9:30 p.m.–12 a.m. – Paddle under the stars and experience bioluminescence 
  • 12:30 a.m. – Drive back to UCF 
  • 2 a.m. – Arrive at the Outdoor Adventure Center
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US United States
en-US Join Outdoor Adventure for a guided nighttime paddle on Lake Claire. After a brief safety and paddling overview, we’ll launch together and enjoy a relaxed paddle as the lake transforms after dark.

Along the way, Paddle Guides will share insight into the ecology and history of Lake Claire while introducing the principles of Leave No Trace, helping participants better understand how to responsibly enjoy natural spaces.

Event Dates: May 31 (Blue Moon), June 29 (Full Moon), and July 14 (New Moon)
Event Time: 8:00-10:00pm
Event Location: Lake Claire Recreation Area
All Moonlight Paddles participants will meet our Paddle Guides at 8:00pm on the dock at Lake Claire. The event will last about 2 hours.

What’s Included: Moonlight Paddles will include free kayak rentals and professional guidance by OA Paddle Guides. Paddle Guides will reach how to properly use our gear and important information about the flora and fauna, along with the history, of Lake Claire. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED and risk management procedures.
What to Wear/Bring: Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. A water cooler will be provided for refills.

If you have questions about this trip, please call or email the Outdoor Adventure Center (407-8236435; outdoor@ucf.edu)

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