Trips & Clinics

Adventure trips are planned and facilitated by student staff, with the guidance from our experienced leadership team. The trips range from one day to several nights in Florida and out of state. Our trips have taken students Rock Climbing, Skydiving, White Water Rafting, Backpacking, Sea Kayaking, and much more.

Trip	date
Ice Skating	Friday, January 24
Naples Botanical Garden	Sunday, January 26
Manatee Paddle (Paddleboarding)	Saturday, February 1
Ropes Course & Zipline	Sunday, February 16
Sarasota Circus	Wednesday, February 19
Manatee Paddle (Kayaking)	Saturday, February 22
Manatee Paddle	Saturday, March 15
Goat Yoga	Saturday, March 22
Sunset Dolphin Cruise	Friday, March 28
Lovers Key Paddleboard	Saturday, April 5
Fishing Charter	Saturday, April 12

All on campus clinics are free for students and held at the Waterfront. Register through recstore.fgcu.edu

Trip	date	time
S'mores & Hot Chocolate	Friday, January 10	7:30pm - 9:00pm
Sailing Clinic	Wednesday, February 12	2:45pm - 4:00pm
Sweetheart S'mores	Friday, February 14	7:30pm - 9:00pm
Paddleboard Clinic	Friday, February 28	2:45pm - 4:00pm
Kayak Clinic	Wednesday, March 12	2:45pm - 4:00pm
S'mores	Friday, March 14	7:30pm - 9:00pm
Sailing Clinic	Friday, March 21	2:45pm - 4:00pm
S'mores	Friday, April 4	7:30pm - 9:00pm
Paddleboard Clinic	Wednesday, April 9	2:45pm - 4:00pm
Sailing Clinic	Wednesday, November 6	2:45pm - 4:00pm

frequently asked questions

Who can go?
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Only current FGCU Students/Faculty/Staff may attend RecVenture trips. All of our trips are meant to be available for all skill levels and abilities, unless otherwise detailed in trip descriptions. Trips are first come, first serve with priority to students.
What's Included?
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Each trip is different, but most include:
- All travel to and from the destination.
- All necessary outdoor equipment (if you don’t have your own) such as tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, etc.
- All activity, lodging and camping fees.
- RV Staff and/or contracted leaders to facilitate the adventure experience.
How do I register?
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You can register online through our website by clicking the Registration button at the top of this page, or in person at the Waterfront Building. Please note that registration is first come, first serve with priority given to current FGCU students. Payment can be made credit or debit card only. Attendance is required for virtual pre-trip meeting unless a make-up meeting is scheduled with Waterfront & Adventures Coordinator or RecVentures Program Assistant.
Cancellation Policies
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- Cancellation must be made 7 days in advance by contacting RecVentures Program Assistant through email or coming in person to Waterfront facility in order to receive a full refund. Otherwise, 75% of the total trip cost will be deducted from the refund.
- Cancellations after the pre-trip meeting will NOT receive a refund. Exceptions may apply.
- RecVentures staff reserves the right to cancel any trip or program at any time. Participants will receive a full refund for any trip cancelled by RecVentures.
Additional Information
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- For overnight trips, participants will be placed in tent/cook groups and will be required to purchase food to accommodate their group for the trip. Appropriate choices will be discussed at the pre-trip meeting.
- All trips will depart and return from the Waterfront Building.
- Trip departure times are listed with participant registration.

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