Instructional Workshops for the Outdoors
The Campus Recreation Center offers a variety of outdoor adventures for everyone. For those who would like to gain more in-depth knowledge about such things as maintaining your own bike, planning a fun and safe outdoor adventure for yourself, friends, or family, we offer the following courses:
Learn to Ride
Cost: $10 Includes Bicycle, Helmet, and Instruction, those with their own bike are encouraged to bring it to the workshop.
To Register: Visit the Bike Shop in the Campus Recreation Center or select the date and time below to register online.
Dates: March 29, 2014 9:30-11:30 a.m. or April 17, 2014 5:30-7:30 p.m.
This workshop is for beginners, and we mean Beginners. If you want to learn how to ride a bike, or haven't been on a bike for 10 years, join us for this interactive workshop. We believe everyone can learn the joy of riding a bike. Our patient mechanics will work with participants at their level to get comfortable and have fun riding.
How To Change A Tire
Cost: $15 Includes set of new tire levers and bike tube for each person, and instruction. Bring your own bike if you have one, or let us know if you need one.
To Register: Visit the Bike Shop in the Campus Recreation Center or select the date and time below to register online.
Dates: March 27, 2014 5:30-7:30 p.m., April 14 5:00-7:00 p.m., or April 26, 2014 Noon-2:00 p.m.
Knowing how to fix your flat tire is an essential skill for anyone who travels by bike. If you have ever been caught away from home with a flat, you know it is not fun. Participants are asked to bring in their own bike, and will be provided with a spare tube and tire levers both to practice with during the workshop, and to take with them when they leave. Contact us in advance if you need to borrow a bike for the workshop.
Basic Bike Maintenance
Cost: $20 Includes multi-tool for practice and take-home, instruction, and use of shop tools.
To Register: Visit the Bike Shop in the Campus Recreation Center or select the date and time below to register online.
Dates: March 29, 2014 3:00-5:00 p.m.
This workshop lasts 2 hours and teaches participants how to assess the condition of all parts of their bike, how to keep it clean and lubricated, and will provide an overview of basic tune up skills. Each skill will be reviewed by a mechanic, then participants will practice on their own bike with feedback. No previous experience in bike repair or maintenance required
This workshop is not intended as a repair service bikes that are broken or in poor condition. Please contact us if we need to provide a bike for your practice during the workshop.
Women's Only Bike Repair & Maintenance
Cost: $20 Includes multi-tool for practice and take-home, instruction, and use of shop tools.
To Register: Visit the Bike Shop in the Campus Recreation Center or select the date and time below to register online.
Dates: April 26, 2014 3:00-5:00 p.m., May 15, 2014 5:30-7:30 p.m.
This is our Basic Bicycle Maintenance class offered exclusively for women! With the guidance of our mechanics, you will get your hands dirty learning all the ins and outs of keeping your bike cleaned and lubricated, as well as addressing common maintenance such as shifting and gear adjustments, brake adjustments, flat tires, and troubleshooting. No experience necessary.
Biking 102
Cost: $10 Includes Bicycle, Helmet, and Instruction, those with their own bike are encouraged to bring it.
To Register: Visit the Bike Shop in the Campus Recreation Center or select the date and time below to register online.
Dates: March 29, 2014 Noon-2:00 p.m. or April 26, 2014 9:30-11:30 a.m.
This workshop is for those who know how to ride but would like to improve their skills and learn safe riding in a city environment. We will review and practice techniques for sharing the road while enjoying a ride around the city. Our patient mechanics will work with participants at their level to get comfortable and have fun riding.
Outdoor Leadership Training: (Oct. 4 - 6, 2013)
This experiential course is for those looking to not only gain information, but skills and experience in wilderness living and outdoor trip leading. This development will be facilitated through a 3-day overnight backpacking trip.
Skills Include:
- Trip Planning
- Food Planning and Packing
- Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics
- Clothing and Layering
- Packing a Pack
- Campsite Set-up (including tent and tarp set up)
- Securing Food (use of a bear hang)
- Stove Use, Cooking, and Sanitation in the backcountry
- Water Treatment
- Sleeping Systems
- Campfire set-up
- Navigation/Orientation
- Safety and Risk Management
- Leadership and Group Management
No experience is necessary.
Fees: Student - $45 / Non-Student - $55. Register at the CRC welcome desk or
register online.
Wilderness First Aid and First Responder Certification Classes
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Certification or WFR - Recert, Nov. 23 - 24, 2013
The WFA course is 2 days long and teaches a basic level of first aid training in the wilderness context. This course is for those who enjoy going on short wilderness trips and are seeking to gain a better understanding of how to manage and treat a variety of medical issues in the wilderness context. Those seeking to re-certify their Wilderness First Responder (WFR) may also enroll in the course. You must have an active CPR Certification to re-certify. CPR training is available on Friday, Nov. 22. Contact Rachel Iversen if you would like to enroll in the CPR certification.
Fees: WFA Student - $150 / Non-Student - $175 (WFR Re-Certs will need to pay an additional $15 re-cert fee to SOLO, this will be discussed at the beginning of the course).
Lodging: Lodging is available at nearby hotels that can be found through a simple google search.
Parking: Free street parking is available but not guaranteed. Fee parking in a nearby parking garage is also available.
Registration: Register at CRC welcome desk or
register online.
CPR for the Lay Responder available Nov 22 from 3-9 p.m. for $85.
Register Online separately for this course.
Instructed by
SOLO Wilderness Medicine.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) at the Campus Recreation Center, Jan. 2 - 10, 2014
The WFR course is 9-days long and takes an in-depth look at responding to medical issues and emergencies in the wilderness context. Instructors teach participants standards and skills in dealing with: Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies and Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies in the wilderness context. The course includes practical application scenarios. Take it to the next wilderness medical level and get certified. No medical experience required.
Fees: Student - $550 / Non-Student - $600.
Lodging: A number of hotels are available in the area and can be found through a simple google search. Housing in the Campus Recreation Center is available Jan 1 - 11 at a cost of $10 per night, or $100 for the duration of the course. Participants will be sleeping 'camp' style, on mats and sleeping bags in a fitness studio.
Food is not provided. There is a kitchenette in the facility with a refrigerator, dishes, cabinet storage, a microwave, and toaster that will be accessible to participants. A visit to a local grocery store will be arranged on 1/11/2014 for those staying overnight. Participants who choose this option will also have access to the recreation center facilities for the duration of their stay (including locker rooms, showers, sauna, gyms, weight room, racquetball court, and fitness equipment).
Parking: Free street parking is available but not guaranteed. Fee parking in a nearby parking garage is also available.
Instructed by
SOLO Wilderness Medicine.