AboutOutdoor Adventure is proud to partner with Ranger Rick's SCUBA Adventure, one of the most experienced scuba dive outfitters, for our entry-level NAUI SCUBA certification course. This course is available for students who are currently enrolled and taking classes at UCF.Upon successful completion of this course and check-out dives, graduates are considered competent to engage in open water diving activities without supervision, provided the diving activities and the areas dived approximate those of training. No previous SCUBA experience is required; however, basic swimming skills are necessary to complete the course.Cost The total cost of the certification is $320 with $40 due at the time of registration. The rest of the price is due the first weekend of the certification paid to Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures.ScheduleIn order for the participant to receive the SCUBA certification, they must complete two consecutive weekends of training. The first weekend encompasses classroom work and practice dives in the pool. The first weekend includes Friday night, all day Saturday, and all day Sunday. For the second weekend, Ranger Rick will pick either Saturday or Sunday to complete the Open Water Dives. There will be some adjustments to this schedule in Summer 2023, as you can see below.Current Certification Dates:* June Certification * June 16-18 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * June 25 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * July Certification * July 14-15 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session * July 22-23 - 1st and 2nd Check-Out Dives (option to camp at dive site!) * September Certification * September 8-9 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session * September 16-17 - 1st and 2nd Check-Out Dives (option to camp at dive site!) * October Certification * October 13-15 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * October 22 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * November Certification * November 17-19 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * November 26 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * January Certification * January 26-28 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * February 4 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * February Certification * February 16-19 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * February 25 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * April Certification * April 12-14 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * April 21 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * May Certification * May 10-12 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * May 19 - 2nd Check-Out DiveOpen Water DivesThe second weekend of the certification will be when the students can complete their open water dives. These dives take place either at Devil's Den, Blue Grotto, KP Hole, or Blue Heron Bridge. This is a full-day commitment. Transportation is not included.EquipmentA SCUBA-quality mask, snorkel, wetsuit, fins, and SCUBA booties are the student's responsibility to bring to all dive sessions. These pieces can be rented through the Outdoor Adventure Center and is included in the course fee. This equipment is subject to availability. All other equipment and materials are provided by Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures.RegistrationYou may submit an [online registration form](http://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ePB6PtWiVyA2kiG) and pay over the phone, or come into the Outdoor Adventure Center to sign up for the certification. To be fully registered, you must pay the deposit ($40) by the registration deadline, which is the Wednesday before the first weekend.* [Ranger Rick SCUBA](http://www.rangerrickscuba.com/) * [Outdoor Adventure Center](../2319548/facilities/outdoor-adventure-center)Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=b447c8fc-c048-4a21-9aae-bc6fa4de4aba&semesterId=e779d5c4-726f-488e-b1f4-2f72e53e3d8e Registration Info: To register, you will pay a $40.00 deposit. The remaining $280 will be due on the first day of the certification.

* Trip Date: 4/19/24 * Trip Location: Orlando, FL * Trip Cost: $20.00 * Registration Opens: 4/5/2024 - 12 p.m. * Registration Closes: 4/16/2024 - 4 p.m.Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the [UCF RWC Membership Portal website](https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProducts?classification=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22&category=ea528aa9-f493-4efb-b769-b1e686780cb3). 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: April 16 at 6 p.m.Trip Description: Do you like yoga? How about goats? If you answered "yes" to at least one of these questions, this trip is for you! We'll spend the morning being instructed by a professional yoga instructor and exploring our inner yogi. While doing yoga, you might be lucky enough to have a goat jump on your back in tabletop pose! So come join us on this unique and fun experience!What's Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including yoga mats), 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 water/snacks. Meals are not provided. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting.Trip Leaders: Eli, Ruby, Ailliy Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProducts?classification=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22&category=ea528aa9-f493-4efb-b769-b1e686780cb3

* Trip Date: 4/21/24 * Trip Location: TBA * Trip Cost: Free * Registration Opens: 4/7/2024 - 12 p.m. * Registration Closes: 4/17/2024 - 4 p.m.Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the [UCF RWC Membership Portal website](https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProducts?classification=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22&category=ea528aa9-f493-4efb-b769-b1e686780cb3). 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: April 17 at 6 p.m.Trip Description: Join us for a rewarding day of trail service in our local community to celebrate Earth Day! Together we will learn how the trails we love to hike on are created and maintained, and what goes into making sure they are safe for all of us to enjoy.What's Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including saws, safety glasses, and safety vests), 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 water/snacks. Meals are not provided. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting.Trip Leaders: Morgan, Alexia Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProducts?classification=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22&category=ea528aa9-f493-4efb-b769-b1e686780cb3

Women's EmTOWERment is a free monthly event at the UCF Climbing Tower intended to build an intentional and supportive community for female-identifying climbers. All necessary climbing gear will be provided and all skill levels are encouraged to attend! Open to all abilities and genders; allies welcome.What happens at Women's EmTOWERment?Mostly we just hang out and climb, but we will occasionally do some icebreakers/name games or friendly competitions to get people talking. If it is your first time at the Climbing Tower, we'll review our Tower Orientation and talk you through our gear and procedures. After that, it is open climbing time! We encourage everyone to meet someone new and offer support to each other. This means cheering each other on, asking if and how people would like to be coached before offering advice, and upholding our community policies. We also encourage UCF community groups (like RSOs) to sign up to table at our events, which is a great way to expand your group's network and share resources with our community!Am I allowed to participate if I am not female-identifying?Yes! Allies are welcome. We expect you to commit to positive and active allyship. We welcome your participation and appreciate that you are committed to helping us maintain a safe and welcoming space for everyone.Spring 2024 Women's EmTOWERment Dates:* February: 2/18/24 - 12-4 p.m. * March: TBD * April: 4/21/24 - 12-4 p.m.

One of the best ways to enjoy the UCF Climbing Tower is to become belay certified! This Climbing Tower-specific certification will allow you to belay your friends at the Climbing Tower and continue to grow your climbing skills.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.Spring 2024 Belay Class Dates:* Friday, January 26 - 1-3 p.m. * Sunday, February 4 - 4:30-6:30 p.m. * Friday, February 23 - 1-3 p.m. * Sunday, March 3 - 4:30-6:30 p.m. * Friday, March 15 - 1-3 p.m. * Sunday, April 7 - 4:30-6:30 p.m. * Friday, April 26 - 1-3 p.m.

AboutOutdoor Adventure is proud to partner with Ranger Rick's SCUBA Adventure, one of the most experienced scuba dive outfitters, for our entry-level NAUI SCUBA certification course. This course is available for students who are currently enrolled and taking classes at UCF.Upon successful completion of this course and check-out dives, graduates are considered competent to engage in open water diving activities without supervision, provided the diving activities and the areas dived approximate those of training. No previous SCUBA experience is required; however, basic swimming skills are necessary to complete the course.Cost The total cost of the certification is $320 with $40 due at the time of registration. The rest of the price is due the first weekend of the certification paid to Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures.ScheduleIn order for the participant to receive the SCUBA certification, they must complete two consecutive weekends of training. The first weekend encompasses classroom work and practice dives in the pool. The first weekend includes Friday night, all day Saturday, and all day Sunday. For the second weekend, Ranger Rick will pick either Saturday or Sunday to complete the Open Water Dives. There will be some adjustments to this schedule in Summer 2023, as you can see below.Current Certification Dates:* June Certification * June 16-18 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * June 25 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * July Certification * July 14-15 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session * July 22-23 - 1st and 2nd Check-Out Dives (option to camp at dive site!) * September Certification * September 8-9 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session * September 16-17 - 1st and 2nd Check-Out Dives (option to camp at dive site!) * October Certification * October 13-15 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * October 22 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * November Certification * November 17-19 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * November 26 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * January Certification * January 26-28 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * February 4 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * February Certification * February 16-19 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * February 25 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * April Certification * April 12-14 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * April 21 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * May Certification * May 10-12 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * May 19 - 2nd Check-Out DiveOpen Water DivesThe second weekend of the certification will be when the students can complete their open water dives. These dives take place either at Devil's Den, Blue Grotto, KP Hole, or Blue Heron Bridge. This is a full-day commitment. Transportation is not included.EquipmentA SCUBA-quality mask, snorkel, wetsuit, fins, and SCUBA booties are the student's responsibility to bring to all dive sessions. These pieces can be rented through the Outdoor Adventure Center and is included in the course fee. This equipment is subject to availability. All other equipment and materials are provided by Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures.RegistrationYou may submit an [online registration form](http://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ePB6PtWiVyA2kiG) and pay over the phone, or come into the Outdoor Adventure Center to sign up for the certification. To be fully registered, you must pay the deposit ($40) by the registration deadline, which is the Wednesday before the first weekend.* [Ranger Rick SCUBA](http://www.rangerrickscuba.com/) * [Outdoor Adventure Center](../2319548/facilities/outdoor-adventure-center)Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=b447c8fc-c048-4a21-9aae-bc6fa4de4aba&semesterId=e779d5c4-726f-488e-b1f4-2f72e53e3d8e Registration Info: To register, you will pay a $40.00 deposit. The remaining $280 will be due on the first day of the certification.