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Learn moreLake Herrick Reopens
Enjoy all that this campus treasure offers!
You can now rent a canoe, kayak, paddleboard or hammock from the ORC to use in this area.
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Upcoming Events
Event Calendar$1 Body Composition Testing
$1 Body Composition- drop in, must have a valid $1 Body Comp pass (purchase online or at Ramsey Center Admissions Desk. Purchase a $1 Body Comp pass: https://shop.recsports.uga.edu/GuestPass/GetProducts
Intro to SUP Yoga 7/20/19
Enjoy a yoga class on a Stand Up Paddle Board on Lake Chapman in Sandy Creek Park. In this outdoor setting, participants will be taken through several basic yoga movement flows while floating on water. The added challenge of balancing in these poses on the board is sure to wake up and engage several new muscle groups. All fitness levels are welcome and no previous yoga experience is required. The ability to swim is recommended. Register here.
Ask a PT: Free Fitness Orientations
FREE Personalized Fitness Orientations are offered at the beginning of each semester at the “Ask A PT” table behind the admissions desk during drop in hours on specified days. Fall 2019 free orientations will take place on the following days/times:
- Thursday, August 15 from 5-7PM
- Monday, August 19 from 5-7PM
- Wednesday, August 21 from 5-7PM
- Tuesday, August 27 from 5-7PM
Pop Up Campsite 8/16/19
Meet Outdoor Recreation Trip Leaders and enjoy trail mix and a cool drink on the Ramsey Lawn! Come hear about the fall trips!
Ask a PT: Free Fitness Orientations
FREE Personalized Fitness Orientations are offered at the beginning of each semester at the “Ask A PT” table behind the admissions desk during drop in hours on specified days. Fall 2019 free orientations will take place on the following days/times:
- Thursday, August 15 from 5-7PM
- Monday, August 19 from 5-7PM
- Wednesday, August 21 from 5-7PM
- Tuesday, August 27 from 5-7PM
Fitness & Wellness Free Week
Find your fit! Join Fitness & Wellness during the first week of fitness classes! Attend any of our Group Fitness or Small Group Training classes for FREE! Visit https://recsports.uga.edu/content_page/group-fitness for more information.
Cardio Sport on the Quad
Join Fitness & Wellness instructors for the FREE launch of Cardio Sport at UGA on Myers Quad! Cardio Sport is designed for athletic minded people – a former athlete, a current athlete or a fan that loves sports but never had a chance to play. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMrmPlLsQ1o
Ask a PT: Free Fitness Orientations
FREE Personalized Fitness Orientations are offered at the beginning of each semester at the “Ask A PT” table behind the admissions desk during drop in hours on specified days. Fall 2019 free orientations will take place on the following days/times:
- Thursday, August 15 from 5-7PM
- Monday, August 19 from 5-7PM
- Wednesday, August 21 from 5-7PM
- Tuesday, August 27 from 5-7PM
Yonah Sun Salutations 8/24-8/25/19
Join UGA’s Outdoor Recreation Program for a weekend at Georgia’s Yonah Mountain, camping overnight under the stars followed by mountain- top coffee and yoga as the sun rises. Register here.
Ask a PT: Free Fitness Orientations
FREE Personalized Fitness Orientations are offered at the beginning of each semester at the “Ask A PT” table behind the admissions desk during drop in hours on specified days. Fall 2019 free orientations will take place on the following days/times:
- Thursday, August 15 from 5-7PM
- Monday, August 19 from 5-7PM
- Wednesday, August 21 from 5-7PM
- Tuesday, August 27 from 5-7PM
Try Climb/Night Heights 8/28/19
Come try out the climbing wall with no Belay Certification! Our wall staff will be there to belay you. The high ropes course in gym east will also be open to try out!
$1 Body Composition Testing
$1 Body Composition- drop in, must have a valid $1 Body Comp pass (purchase online or at Ramsey Center Admissions Desk. Purchase a $1 Body Comp pass: https://shop.recsports.uga.edu/GuestPass/GetProducts
Bioluminescent Sea Kayaking 8/31-9/2/19
Get ready to spend a magical weekend with the ORC near Orlando, Florida. Our first day will be spent on the beach, kayaking and stand up paddleboarding. That night, we will take a bioluminescent kayaking tour in Titusville. Register here.
Waterfall Wednesday 9/4/19
Watson Mill Bridge State Park, with little traffic but big attraction. Great spot to take a dip, drink our own filtered water, and enjoy the sunset and see Georgia’s longest covered bridge. Join us for a midweek short day hike to an attraction you don’t want to miss during your years in the Classic City. Register here.
Intro to SUP Yoga 9/8/19
Enjoy a yoga class on a Stand Up Paddle Board on Lake Chapman in Sandy Creek Park. In this outdoor setting, participants will be taken through several basic yoga movement flows while floating on water. Register here.
Scuba: Basic Open Water Course 9/11/19
Get your PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) SCUBA certification. If you’ve always wanted to learn how to SCUBA dive, discover new adventures or simply see the wondrous world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. Register here.
Climbing Wall Ladies Night 9/11/19
Ladies, come try out the climbing wall with no Belay Certification! Our female wall staff will be there to belay you.
Whitewater Rafting 9/13-9/14/19
Join UGA Outdoor Recreation for a weekend adventure as we raft the Upper and Middle Ocoee River. The upper section of the Ocoee is only open 34 days each year and includes exciting rapids like Godzilla, Humongous, and Slam Dunk! Register here.
Hurricane Falls Day Hike and Hammock 9/15/19
Join us for an afternoon day hike to Hurricane Falls in Tallulah Gorge! All levels are welcome. Register here.
Group Games and Facilitation Clinic 9/18/19
Knowledge of group games and facilitating groups of people is a really important skill for college students have! If you work a lot with kids or spend your summers working at a summer camp, this is a great clinic to help you learn some fun new games. Register here.
Arabia Mountain Hiking 9/22/19
Arabia Mountain is a moon-like landscape with a deep history of both natural and human origins. It is strange, unique and in Atlanta’s backyard. Come with us for a day and experience this rocky and alien-like world for yourself. Register here.
Intro to SUP Yoga 9/22/19
Enjoy a yoga class on a Stand Up Paddle Board on Lake Chapman in Sandy Creek Park. In this outdoor setting, participants will be taken through several basic yoga movement flows while floating on water. Register here.
Leave No Trace Clinic 9/25/19
This three-hour course will educate participants about the responsible enjoyment of the environment while engaging in outdoor activities. Learn about minimum impact techniques and understand the value of appropriate outdoor ethics. Register here.
Try Climb/Night Heights 9/25/19
Come try out the climbing wall with no Belay Certification! Our wall staff will be there to belay you. The high ropes course in gym east will also be open to try out!
$1 Body Composition Testing
$1 Body Composition- drop in, must have a valid $1 Body Comp pass (purchase online or at Ramsey Center Admissions Desk. Purchase a $1 Body Comp pass: https://shop.recsports.uga.edu/GuestPass/GetProducts
Lake Conasauga Hiking 9/27-9/29/19
We are taking you to the beautiful mountains of North Georgia for a simple, fun 5-mile hike up to a fire tower. The views from the fire tower ought to be breathtaking. We get to follow up our hike with some camp games like frisbee in a big field we will camp in. Register here.
Fontana Lake Island Escape 9/27-9/29/19
Fontana Lake is a scenic lake in Western North Carolina, surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains. The sweeping views and calm water makes Fontana Lake a popular place for kayaks and canoes. This is a great overnight trip for beginner paddlers to build up some experience. Register here.
Intro to Caving 9/28-9/29/19
Come explore the rooms of the cave with UGA Outdoor Recreation! We will be exploring Tumbling Rock in Scottsboro, Alabama. No experience necessary—get ready to get muddy! Register here.
Sleuthing for Salamanders 10/4-10/6/19
Come learn about the world of our amphibious friends at Crockford-Pigeon Mountain Wilderness Management Area!! Hike, cave, camp and explore over a three day period in some of the most unique environments in Georgia. Register here.
Unplug and Recharge Day 10/6/19
Take a day to relax and refresh before midterms week starts! Join UGA Outdoor Rec on a peaceful day of hammocking and yoga at Ben Burton, a local wildlife preserve. The park is on the Oconee River and provides a peaceful setting to slow down and unwind. Register here.
Midterm De-stress: Yoga & Meditation
De-stress during midterms with free yoga and meditation sessions! Yoga & Meditation focuses on a calming, quite atmosphere to center the body and mind. Emphasis will be placed on lengthened meditation time to improve serenity and focus as well as comfortably lengthening the muscles.
Midterm De-stress: Yoga & Meditation
De-stress during midterms with free yoga and meditation sessions! Yoga & Meditation focuses on a calming, quite atmosphere to center the body and mind. Emphasis will be placed on lengthened meditation time to improve serenity and focus as well as comfortably lengthening the muscles.
Diversity in the Outdoors Clinic 10/9/19
Join the ORC as we start the conversation about the underrepresentation of minorities in outdoor activities! This clinic will teach the essentials of the outdoors, such as the types of trips offered, safety in the outdoors, and how to get the most of what nature has to offer. Register here.
Climbing Wall Ladies Night 10/9/19
Ladies, come try out the climbing wall with no Belay Certification! Our female wall staff will be there to belay you.
Midterm De-stress: Yoga & Meditation
De-stress during midterms with free yoga and meditation sessions! Yoga & Meditation focuses on a calming, quite atmosphere to center the body and mind. Emphasis will be placed on lengthened meditation time to improve serenity and focus as well as comfortably lengthening the muscles.
Raven Cliff Falls Day Hike 10/13/19
Join the ORC as we venture through one of the most beautiful and popular hikes North Georgia has to offer! This five-mile hike outside of Helen is a great way to spend a fall day. Register here.
Paddle Lake Herrick 10/13/19
Join Outdoor Recreation at Lake Herrick for an afternoon of paddling. We will have canoes, sit-on-top kayaks, and SUPs available for use, free of charge! Register here.
Intro to Kayak Rolling 10/13/19
These clinics provide an opportunity to learn skills such as paddle strokes, rolling, and whitewater maneuvers. These clinics can be used to learn new skills or to hone and perfect existing skills so beginner and experienced paddlers are welcome. Register here.
Small Group Training Free Week
Join Fitness & Wellness for a free small group training class! No pre-registration required! More information can be found here: https://recsports.uga.edu/content_page/small-group-training
Wolf Laurel Day Hike 10/20/19
Embark on a short day hike to Wolf Laurel Top via the Appalachian Trail and enjoy the breezy, colorful outdoors with the ORC in mid-October. Bask in the beautiful scenery as we hike through four miles of wildflower-lined trails and arrive at Wolf Laurel Top for lunch overlooking rewarding views. Register here.
Intro to Disc Golf 10/20/19
Have you always wanted to try out the magical sport of Disc Golf? Have you ever wanted to improve your frisbee/disc throwing abilities? Do you enjoy Disc Golf and just haven’t had anyone to go and play with? Well… Now’s your chance!! Come join us for a day of fun at Sandy Creek and get your Disc Golf game on! Register here.
Try Climb/Night Heights 10/23/19
Come try out the climbing wall with no Belay Certification! Our wall staff will be there to belay you. The high ropes course in gym east will also be open to try out!
$1 Body Composition Testing
$1 Body Composition- drop in, must have a valid $1 Body Comp pass (purchase online or at Ramsey Center Admissions Desk. Purchase a $1 Body Comp pass: https://shop.recsports.uga.edu/GuestPass/GetProducts
Climbing in Foster Falls Tennessee 10/25-10/27/19
There are many students at UGA that enjoy climbing at the indoor rock wall at Ramsey but do not know how to take the next step to climb outside. This gym to crag trip to Foster Falls will reiterate basic climbing commands, skills, technique, and knots as well as introduce more factors that come with outdoor climbing such as reading routes. Register here.
Roan Highlands Backpacking 10/25-10/27/19
Hike through abundant high-elevation beauty at Roan Mountain, a series of five mountain summits on the Appalachian Trail near the NC / TN state line. With gorgeous views, lush forest and abundant wildflowers, the remarkable beauty of Roan’s highlands, knob and bluff make for an exceptional backpacking adventure. Register here.
Dutch Oven Cooking Clinic 10/30/19
When you think about cooking in the great outdoors, you probably don’t think about baking cakes, brewing stew, or perfecting a pot of chili. Learning to use a Dutch Oven increases your campsite cooking prowess. Register here.
Intro to Vertical Caving 11/2-11/3/19
Join the ORC and take advantage of the opportunity to explore a vertical cave right here in Georgia at Crockford-Pigeon Mountain! Learn how to rappel with us on campus the first day, so that you can descend into the depths of this amazing cave. Register here.
Backcountry Cooking Clinic 11/6/19
Join UGA Outdoor Recreation as we go over basics of backcountry cooking. We’ll show you how to use backcountry cooking equipment and prepare several easy backcountry recipes that the group can enjoy! Register here.
Snorkel with Manatees 11/8-11/10/19
Join the ORC as we embark on this unforgettable experience! Crystal River in Florida is a favorite habitat for manatees and what better way to spend your weekend than to snorkel among them! Register here.
Yonah Mountain Rappelling 11/10/19
Ever wanted to kick start a new phase of the school year? Now you can with UGA Outdoor Recreation! This November you can learn how to safely descend cliff sides with ropes and experienced instructors. Register here.
Advanced Scuba 11/13/19
Continue to develop your dive skills and experience more of the underwater world. This course is designed for those with PADI Open Water Certification. Register here.
Great Smoky Mountains Adventure 11/15-11/17/19
Come join us to explore the Smoky Mountains this fall! If you have never been, this is the perfect opportunity to see the National Park for the first time. We will be driving through much of the park to embark on a hike to Abrams Falls from Cades Cove. One night in a campground and one night in the backcountry! Register here.
Lowcountry Stargazing 11/16-11/17/19
Do you enjoy stargazing and want to kick it up a notch? Come join the ORC for an adventure-filled weekend as we geocache, hike, and end the day by setting up camp underneath one of the darkest skies in the southeast! Register here.
Intro to Disc Golf 11/17/19
Have you always wanted to try out the magical sport of Disc Golf? Have you ever wanted to improve your frisbee/disc throwing abilities? Do you enjoy Disc Golf and just haven’t had anyone to go and play with? Well… Now’s your chance!! Come join us for a day of fun at Sandy Creek and get your Disc Golf game on! Register here.
Map and Compass Skills with Orienteering Day Trip 11/20 and 11/24/19
Come join us at the ORC for an evening of learning how to never get lost in woods again! We’re going to teach you all the basics of navigation and orienteering to make you confident and proficient at getting around in the backcountry. Register here.
$1 Body Composition Testing
$1 Body Composition- drop in, must have a valid $1 Body Comp pass (purchase online or at Ramsey Center Admissions Desk. Purchase a $1 Body Comp pass: https://shop.recsports.uga.edu/GuestPass/GetProducts
Zip Line and High Course Adventure 11/24/19
Join us for a high adventure evening of zip-lining and maneuvering obstacles on the outdoor high adventure course in the Oconee Forest Park (behind the IM fields). Register here.
POUND Your Stress Away
Fitness & Wellness instructors will teach a free POUND fitness class to participants for stress relief during finals! Channel your inner rockstar with this full-body cardio jam session inspired by the infectious, sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted exercise drumsticks, torch calories and drum your way to a leaner, slimmer physique - all while rocking out to your favorite music!
Finals Free Week
Find your fit! Burn off the stress of finals by attending a group fitness class! Attend any of our Group Fitness classes for FREE! Visit https://recsports.uga.edu/content_page/group-fitness for more information.