Adventure Clinics
To register for available clinics visit Adventure Recreation Policies and Registration. Please register at least two (2) weeks prior to the clinic.
Fall 2008 Schedule
Climbing Belay Certification
$10 Members/$20 Non-Members
- Every Monday, 9 pm
- Every Tuesday and Wednesday, Noon
- Every Sunday, 9 pm
Kayak
Instruction includes boating safety, kayak and gear information, rescues, terminology, stroke technique and lots of practice.
- September 6, 11 am-12:30 pm
$10 Members/$20 Non-Members - September 10, 5:30-7 pm
$10 Members/$20 Non-Members - October 4, 11 am-12:30 pm
$10 Members/$20 Non-Members
Canoe
This clinic focuses on beginning techniques in flat water canoeing, as well as canoe safety. Instruction will cover components of the canoe, terminology, rescues, carries, launching and loading, and basic stroke techniques. Practicing different strokes will be a large part of the clinic.
- September 17, 5:30-7 pm
$10 Members/$20 Non-Members
Bike Repair
- September 17, 5:30-7 pm
$5 Members/$10 Non-Members - October 8, 5:30-7 pm
$5 Members/$10 Non-Members
Inline Skating
- September 24, 5:30-7 pm
$5 Members/$10 Non-Members
Horseback Riding
Initially this clinic will cover on-the-ground basics including grooming, saddling, bridling, and walking and controlling the horse. Next, the focus will be getting on and off the horse followed by riding techniques such as trotting, galloping and cantering. This clinic takes place at a stable near Lodge, IL (west of Champaign).
- September 26, 1-3 pm
$30 Members/$40 Non-Members - October 24, 1-3 pm
$30 Members/$40 Non-Members
Backpacking
- October 15, 5:30-7 pm
$5 Members/$10 Non-Members
Scuba Diving
Learn how to scuba dive! Instruction includes details about gear and equipment, water entries, surface dives, use of mask, fins, and snorkel, the science of scuba diving, and in-the-pool training with tanks. This class is the initial instructional phase to acquire your diving card.
- Starting October 27 and November 17, 6-8 pm
$225 Members/$235 Non-Members - View more information or call (217) 352-3118.
Advanced Climbing Techniques
- November 9, 5 pm
$20 Members/$30 Non-Members - December 7, 5 pm
$20 Members/$30 Non-Members