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Outdoor Adventures Program


Discover Scuba
March 24, 2012
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Plex

Ever wonder what it would be like to breath under water? Well, now is your chance to discover SCUBA! Certified instructors will give each participant the chance to try SCUBA in a relaxed, low pressure environment. Each person will get at least 15 minutes in the water and United Divers will provide all necessary equipment and instruction. Learn more at http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/ath/plex/aquatics/scuba.htm.

COST: $5 for members / $15 for non-members


Introduction to Fly Fishing
March 25, 2012
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Plex

Outdoor Adventures Coordinator Kyle Davidson will lead this course, covering a range of topics, including: anatomy of the fly rod and reel, the basic overhand fly cast, flies, fly tying, gear selection, and the difference between salt and freshwater fly fishing. Participants will also get to work on their casting technique with some hands-on instruction.

COST: FREE


Millers River Rafting Trip
April 21, 2012 (weather dependent)
7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Rafting on the Millers River will introduce participants to floating down a stretch of class III and IV rapids, waves and holes. These types of rapids are a lot of fun for newer rafters and will provide a challenging and wild ride. A picnic-style lunch will be served by the raft guides and a slideshow chronicling the trip will be shown at th end of the day. This trip may be rescheduled for 4/21/12 or 4/28/12 depending on the weather.

COST: $65 for members / $75 for non-members


Registration

To register for any of these trips, email campusrec@bc.edu or call Member Services at (617)552-0797.

Outdoor Adventures is a new program within Campus Recreation that offers several day-long recreational trips for students.  From the leisurely and relaxed all the way to the adventurous and thrill seeking, Outdoor Adventures has the right trip for you. These trips are designed to get students to explore beyond the BC campus and experience all that New England has to offer. All Outdoor Adventures trips are open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

Photos from Past Trips

Mt. Monadnock Hike - 11/5/11

Surfing - September 2011

White Water Rafting - 4/10/11

 

updated on:

03/28/2011

Campus Recreation Hotline: 617.552.3035
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