Fall 2009 Workshops
General Workshop Information
Clinic/ |
Date/Time |
Location |
Aug. 27 6-9 pm |
Pool |
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Sept. 10 6-9 pm |
Pool |
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Sept. 11 5-8 pm |
Rock Wall |
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Sept. 18 5-8 pm |
Rock Wall |
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Oct. 15 6-9 pm |
Pool |
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Oct. 16 |
Rock Wall |
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Oct. 23 5-8 pm |
Rock Wall |
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Nov. 13 5-8 pm |
Rock Wall |
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Nov. 19 6-9 pm |
Pool |
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Dec. 3 6-9 pm |
Pool |
General Workshop/Clinic Information
Workshops
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Are FREE and led by our knowledgeable Outdoor Adventures staff. These workshops are intended to introduce and educate the campus community on a variety of outdoor activities and skills. These 2-3 hour sessions are a great way to try something new or further your current skill set.
Clinics
- These are similar to workshops, but due to the nature of the topic or activity (there may be transportation or materials involved) a $5 fee is charged to cover costs. These clinics are educational and experiential programs on a variety of outdoor activities and skills. These 2-3 hour sessions are a great way to try something new or further your current skill set.
Registration
- Is required for both workshops and clinics
- Workshop participants can register at Outdoor Adventures rental counter in the Carmichael Recreation Center Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Clinic participants must register in person at Outdoor Adventures rental counter in the Carmichael Recreation Center Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Full payment is due at time of registration - Cash or Check only (Make checks out to NCSU)
- No refunds will be issued
Open Pool Sessions
When: 8/27, 9/10, 10/15, and 12/3 from 6:00-9:00 pm
Where: Pool - Carmichael Gym
Never been in a kayak? Or are you trying to perfect your Eskimo roll? Join
us in the Carmichael pool where other aspiring paddlers will come to meet
and share their knowledge and skills. This is great way for you and your
friends to learn the basic skills essential to comfortably kayak on your
own as well as meet other paddlers. The Outdoor Adventures staff will introduce
you to kayaking equipment, the parts of the boat, paddle strokes, wet exists,
and help you perfect your roll. Participants will have adequate time to
paddle around the pool working on their newly acquired skills. These
open pool sessions are free with all equipment and instruction provided.
All kayakers are welcome.
Women on Rocks I
When: Friday, September 11 from 5:00-8:00 pm
Where: Climbing Wall (3rd floor - Carmichael Gym)
Is rock climbing that “manly” sport you’ve always wanted to try but you never thought you had the strength to do it. Well think again! are women and they were once just like you. Come learn to climb with other women in a safe, comfortable and supportive atmosphere with Outdoor Adventures’ female instructors.
This workshop is geared toward novices and will cover equipment, knots, safety commands, and climbing technique in addition to the opportunity to climb multiple routes on the Carmichael Gym climbing wall. All equipment is provided and this workshop is offered free of charge.Women on Rocks II
When: Friday, October 23 from 5:00-8:00 pm
Where: Climbing Wall (3rd floor - Carmichael Gym)
The Women on Rocks series is back by popular demand. This workshop covers the same topics as the first one, but gives those who could make the first one another chance. Maybe your hooked from the first workshop and you want to get some more climbing in! Sign up at Outdoor Adventures today……this fills fast!
Women on Rocks III
When: Friday, November 13 from 5:00-8:00 pm
Where: Climbing Wall (3rd floor - Carmichael Gym)
Ladies this is your last chance of the semester to take over the climbing wall. The last Women on Rocks of the semester will be more geared to intermediate climbers. We know women like climbing without guys around, so this will give you a chance to come practice your skills and learn some new ones, without all the instruction at the beginning.
*Please note that none of the Women on Rocks workshops provide belay instruction, so check out our belay clinics if interested.
Rock Climbing Basics I
When: Friday, September 18 from 5:00-8:00 pm
Where: Climbing Wall (3rd floor - Carmichael Gym)
Do you want to be a rock star? Well, the rock climbing basics workshop is the
first step. This introductory workshop is great way for you and your friends
to learn the basics of indoor rock climbing. The Outdoor Adventures staff will
introduce you to rock climbing equipment, knots, climbing techniques, and safety
issues. Ample time will be allotted to get your climb on at the Carmichael Gym
climbing wall. This workshop is free with all equipment and instruction provided.
All first time climbers and beginners are welcome.
Rock Climbing Basics II
When: Friday, October 16 from 5:00-8:00 pm
Where: Climbing wall (3rd floor - Carmichael Gym)
Rock Climbing Basics II provides you a second opportunity to clear up your busy schedules and get on the climbing wall. The same instruction and equipment will be provided as the first workshop. This is a great opportunity to try out rock climbing and see if it is the sport for you.
*Please note that this workshop does not provide belay instruction or heck out our belay clinics if you are interested.
Water Divas Pool Session
When: Thursday, November 19 from 6:00-9:00 pm
Where: Pool - Carmichael Gym
If learning to roll a kayak in mixed company seems intimidating, then you’re in luck, we now offer a women’s pool session called “Water Divas.” Come out and practice your kayaking skills, or if you have never kayaked before, try it out! Our own water divas will be there to help you with your skills and teach you new ones. Participants will have adequate time to paddle around the pool working on their newly acquired skills. This workshop is free with all equipment and instruction provided. All kayakers are welcome.