Fall 2024 Outdoor Adventure Trips
Canoe/Kayak at UIS Field Station
Join Campus Recreation for a canoe and kayak trip on Lake Springfield! No experience is necessary, and all equipment and transportation is provided.
- Saturday, September 7th
- Registration open: Monday, August 26th
Hiking at Lick Creek
Join Campus Recreation for a hike at nearby Lick Creek! No experience is necessary, and transportation is provided.
- Friday, September 13th
- Registration open: Monday, August 26th
Moonlight Canoe/Kayak at Field Station
Join Campus Recreation for a moonlight canoe and kayak trip on Lake Springfield! No experience is necessary, and all equipment and transportation is provided.
- Tuesday, September 17th
- Registration open: Tuesday, September 3rd
Canoe/Kayak at UIS Field Station
Join Campus Recreation for a canoe and kayak trip on Lake Springfield! No experience is necessary, and all equipment and transportation is provided.
- Saturday, September 21st
- Registration open: Thursday, August 26th
Candlelight Walk at New Salem
Join Campus Recreation for a candlelight walk at New Salem! Transportation is provided.
- Saturday, October 5th
- Registration open: Monday, September 16th
Hiking
Join Campus Recreation for a hike! No experience is necessary, and transportation is provided.
- Saturday, October 12th
- Registration open: Monday, September 23rd
Canoe/Kayak at Sugar Creek
Join Campus Recreation for a canoe and kayak trip on Sugar Creek just south of Springfield! No experience is necessary, and all equipment and transportation is provided.
- Saturday, October 26th
- Registration open: Monday, October 7th
Indoor Rock Climbing at Upper Limits in Bloomington
Join Campus Recreation for an Indoor Rock Climb in Bloomington! No experience is necessary, and all equipment and transportation is provided. Cost is $25 per person.
- Saturday, November 16th
- Registration open: Monday, October 21st
*A UIS Student is defined as a currently enrolled student being assessed the Rec Center portion of the General Fee.
If you have any questions concerning Outdoor Adventures trips please contact the office of Campus Recreation at 217-206-7103.
Outdoor Adventures Equipment Rental
If you would like to plan your own adventure you can rent the equipment you need from Campus Rec. Click the following link to see a list of the equipment available for rent. Outdoor Adventures Equipment Rental Price (pdf)
*Please note that you do not need to rent equipment if you are participating in an Outdoor Adventures trip offered by Campus Rec
Equipment Rental Policies and Procedures
- Any Campus Rec or UIS Community Member may rent equipment from Campus Recreation. All individuals must have a valid UIS icard to rent Outdoor Adventures equipment. Payment is due at the time of the rental.
- Reservations for equipment are required to ensure the equipment desired is available for rent. Reservations are made on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Please contact Campus Recreation 2-3 business days before your trip to check out equipment.
- It is the responsibility of the renter to inspect equipment and be sure it is all there and in good condition. If something is missing or in need of repair, a Campus Rec staff member must be notified immediately so it can be recorded before equipment is checked out. If for some reason the renter fails to inspect the equipment, he/she is held responsible for damaged or missing equipment upon its return.
- Each renter must sign a Campus Rec waiver at time of rental. The renter will be held financially responsible for any damages or loss of equipment.
- Times to return equipment will be established when the equipment is checked out. Returned equipment will be inspected by a Campus Rec staff member. Fines for dirty, lost or damaged equipment may be assessed.
- Fines: The fee for late returns will be the cost of one day’s rental for each day past the due date. Renters will incur all costs for repair/replacement of any damaged or lost items.
To make a reservation contact Campus Recreation at 217.206.7103 or by email campusrec@uis.edu. To ensure your equipment is available, please contact Campus Recreation 2-3 business days in advance.