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Summer 2024 Trips & Events

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By Month:

Click on the links listed by date under each Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) activity to get more information and to register.

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May 2024

Two people paddle a canoe at sunset with a darkening sky.

May 7, Tuesday - Senior Week Sunset Kayaking - Merrimack River, Lowell, Mass.

  • We are kayaking out of the spring semester! This trip is open to anyone on campus during senior week! We will celebrate any graduating seniors on the trip. We'll meet at the Boathouse, do some instruction, get everyone set up with safety gear (wet suits), and head out to enjoy a late afternoon sunset paddle.
  • Cost: $15 UMass Lowell (UML) only (including recent graduates). Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 5
  • Meets at 4 p.m. at the Bellegarde Boathouse (500 Pawtucket Blvd., Lowell, MA 01854). Expected finish by 8 p.m.
  • No experience or gear needed. Transportation provided.
  • Physical Exertion: Low to medium, depending on river conditions.
  • See our Paddling webpage for more information on the activity and location
  • Register online - May 7, 2024 Senior Week Kayaking (UMass Lowell only. No public, sorry.)
  • Group size minimum of 8 people, maximum 14. A waitlist is maintained once the trip is filled. Encourage your friends to join!
  • Fill out your Required OAP waiver and read our Cancellation Policy
A woman smiling, lying on her surf board, in the middle of a small wave.

May 15, Wednesday - Surfing Trip - Rye, N.H.

  • This summer OAP experience is open to any UMass Lowell (UML) student, including recent graduates! Have a great time with friends learning to surf for one hour with a professional instructor, followed by surfing as a group for as long as you want.
  • Cost: $80 UML only (including recent graduates). Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 12
  • Meets at 8:30 a.m. at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, MA 01854). Expected finish by 3 p.m.
  • Surfboard and wetsuits rentals and lesson included in cost. No experience or gear needed. Transportation provided.
  • Physical Exertion: Medium, but varies with ocean conditions.
  • See our Surfing webpage for more information on the activity and location
  • Register online - May 15, 2024 Summer Surfing Day Trip (UML only. No public, sorry)
  • Group size minimum of 5 people, maximum 10. A waitlist is maintained once the trip is filled. Encourage your friends to join!
  • Fill out your Required OAP waiver and read our Cancellation Policy

June 2024

A group of people in kayaks smile gathered together on the water.

Summer at UMass Lowell (UML) Kayak Center

The UML Kayak Center opens on June 13, 2024! Join us for regular kayaking by yourself or with friends! More information can be found on the UML Kayak Center website.

We offer rentals to paddle on your own, and we give you all the gear and instruction. Or, you can join us for guided tours and classes!

Woman filling out work order in bike shop.

June 13, Thursday - Bike Maintenance Basics Class - Lowell, Mass.

  • Learn how to maintain your own bike! Knowledgeable and friendly staff will provide tools and lead you through maintenance steps.
  • 6-8 p.m. Free UML / $20 Public.
  • See more info and register online at our Bike Programs webpage
Cyclists posing for group photo with bikes

June 14, Friday - Beginner Mountain Bike Series - near Lowell, Mass.

  • Come mountain bike with us! Beginners are welcome, intermediate riders will also have fun! Come to one or all of the series.
  • 3-7 p.m. $30 UML only (including recent graduates)
  • We have a bike for you! See more info and register online at our Bike Programs webpage.
A woman wearing a helmet and harness climbs a rock and reaches up for a hold.

June 18, Wednesday - Evening Climbing Trip - Den Rock Park - Lawrence, Mass.

  • Come rock climb outside with us! Beginner to advanced welcome - there's something for everyone!
  • $30 UML only (including recent graduates). Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 15
  • 4 p.m. Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, MA 01854). Expected return 9 p.m.
  • No experience or gear needed. Transportation provided.
  • Physical Exertion: Low to Medium.
  • See our Climbing webpage for more information on the activity and location
  • Register online - June 18, 2024 Evening Climbing Trip (UML only. No public, sorry)
  • Group size minimum of 5 people, maximum 10. A waitlist is maintained once the trip is filled. Encourage your friends to join!
  • Fill out your Required OAP waiver and read our Cancellation Policy.
three people ride a bike in the warm sunset glow with the Aiken St bridge behind

June 20, Thursday - Learn to Ride a Bike - Lowell, Mass.

  • Biking is a great activity and useful transportation, so why not learn to ride?! This class is intended specifically for beginners.
  • 6-8 p.m. Free UML / $20 Public
  • See more info and register online at our Bike Programs webpage.
Two people wearing bike helmets and a backpack and riding bikes down a road with a guardrail and woods.

June 21, Friday - Friendly Friday Local Bike Ride - in or near Lowell, Mass.

  • Become more comfortable on the trail with us & meet some new riding friends!
  • 3-5 p.m. Free UML or Public
  • We have a bike for you! See more info and register online at our Bike Programs webpage.
a tandem kayak floats in the river watching the sunset with upward rays

June 21, Friday - Sunset Kayak Tour (Rain Date Saturday) - Lowell, Mass.

  • Bring your friends and enjoy the Merrimack River from a new vantage point at sunset!
  • 7-9 p.m. $30 UML or Public
  • See more info and register at our Sunset Paddle Tours webpage.
Enthusiastic Kayaker Gives Two Thumbs Up. At the UMass Lowell Kayak Center you can rent kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards or sign up for kayaking instructional programs, tours and events!

June 23, Saturday - Kayak Basics Class - Lowell, Mass.

  • Become more comfortable on the water with us & meet some new paddling friends!
  • 2-4 p.m. $35 UML or Public
  • See more info and register at our Kayak Basics Class webpage

June 28, Friday - Beginner Mountain Bike Series - near Lowell, Mass.

  • Come mountain bike with us! Beginners are welcome, intermediate riders will also have fun! Come to one or all of the series.
  • 3-7 p.m. $30 UML only (including recent graduates)
  • We have a bike for you! ;See more info and register online at our Bike Programs webpage.

June 28, Friday - Sunset Kayak Tour (Rain Date Saturday) - Lowell, Mass.

  • Bring your friends and enjoy the Merrimack River from a new vantage point at sunset!
  • 7-9 p.m. $30 UML or Public
  • See more info and register at our Sunset Paddle Tours webpage.

July 2024

July 5, Friday Friendly Local Bike Ride - near Lowell, Mass.

  • Become more comfortable on the trail with us and meet some new riding friends!
  • 3-5 p.m. Free UMass Lowell (UML) or Public.
  • We have a bike for you! See more info and register online at our Bike Programs webpage.

July 5, Friday - Sunset Kayak Tour (Rain Date Saturday) - Lowell, Mass.

  • Bring your friends and enjoy the Merrimack River from a new vantage point at sunset!
  • 7-9 p.m. $30 UML or Public
  • See more info and register at our Sunset Paddle Tours webpage.

July 7, Saturday - Kayak Basics Class - Lowell, Mass.

  • Become more comfortable on the water with us & meet some new paddling friends!
  • 2-4 p.m. $35 UML or Public
  • See more info and register at our Kayak Basics Class webpage.

July 12, Friday - Beginner Mountain Bike Series - near Lowell, Mass.

  • Come mountain bike with us! Beginners are welcome, intermediate riders will also have fun! Come to one or all of the series.
  • 3-7 p.m. $30 UML only (including recent graduates)
  • We have a bike for you! See more info and register online at our Bike Programs webpage.

July 12, Friday - Sunset Kayak Tour (Rain Date Saturday) - Lowell, Mass.

  • Bring your friends and enjoy the Merrimack River from a new vantage point at sunset!
  • 7-9 p.m. $30 UML or Public
  • See more info and register at our Sunset Paddle Tours webpage.
7 childen in kayaks linking hands as an adult in a kayak paddles past in a large body of water.

July 13, Saturday - Introduction to Kayaking Class - Lowell, Mass.

  • Our Intro to Kayaking class is appropriate for intermediate paddlers or strong beginners.
  • 2-6 p.m.
  • See more and register online at our Intro to Kayaking website.

July 18, Thursday - Bike Maintenance Basics Class - Lowell, Mass.

  • Learn how to maintain your own bike! Knowledgeable and friendly staff will provide tools and lead you through maintenance steps.
  • 6-8 p.m. Free UML / $20 Public
  • See more info and register online at our Bike Programs webpage

July 19, Friday Friendly Local Bike Ride - near Lowell, Mass.

  • Become more comfortable on the trail with us & meet some new riding friends!
  • 3-5 p.m. Free UML or Public
  • We have a bike for you! See more info and register online at our Bike Programs webpage.

July 19, Friday - Sunset Kayak Tour (Rain Date Saturday) - Lowell, Mass.

  • Bring your friends and enjoy the Merrimack River from a new vantage point at sunset!
  • 7-9 p.m. $30 UML or Public.
  • See more info and register at our Sunset Paddle Tours webpage.

July 25, Thursday - Learn to Ride a Bike Class - Lowell, Mass.

  • Biking is a great activity and useful transportation, so why not learn to ride?! This class is intended specifically for beginners.
  • 6-8 p.m. Free UML / $20 Public
  • See more info and register online at our Bike Programs webpage.

July 26, Friday - Beginner Mountain Bike Series - Lowell, Mass.

  • Come mountain bike with us! Beginners are welcome, intermediate riders will also have fun! Come to one or all of the series.
  • 3-7 p.m. $30 UML only (including recent graduates)
  • We have a bike for you! See more info and register online at our Bike Programs webpage.

July 26, Friday - Sunset Kayak Tour (Rain Date Saturday) - Lowell, Mass.

  • Bring your friends and enjoy the Merrimack River from a new vantage point at sunset!
  • 7-9 p.m. $30 UML or Public
  • See more info and register at our Sunset Paddle Tours webpage.
Wachusett pond in summer with Washusett hill in the background. Image by Bethany Bourgault

July 27, Saturday - Summer Day Hike - Mount Wachusett, Mass.

  • Join us for a summer day hike! Route is relatively easy, beginners welcome!
  • Cost: $25 UML only. Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 25
  • Meets 10 a.m. Meets at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, MA 01854). Expected return by 5 p.m.
  • No experience or gear needed. Transportation provided.
  • Physical Exertion: Low to Medium.
  • See our Hiking webpage for more information on the activity and location
  • Register online - July 27, 2024 Summer Day Hike (UML only. No public, sorry)
  • Group size minimum of 5 people, maximum 10. A waitlist is maintained once the trip is filled. Encourage your friends to join!
  • Fill out your Required OAP waiver and read our Cancellation Policy

July 28, Saturday - Kayak Basics Class - Lowell, Mass.

  • Become more comfortable on the water with us & meet some new paddling friends!
  • 2-4 p.m. $35 UML or Public
  • See more info and register at our Kayak Basics Class webpage.

August 2024

August 2, 2024 - Friday Friendly Local Bike Ride - near Lowell, Mass.

  • Become more comfortable on the trail with us & meet some new riding friends!
  • 3-5 p.m. Free UML or Public
  • We have a bike for you! See more info and register online at our Bike Programs webpage.

August 2, Friday - Sunset Kayak Tour (Rain Date Saturday) - Lowell, Mass.

  • Bring your friends and enjoy the Merrimack River from a new vantage point at sunset!
  • 7-9 p.m. $30 UML or Public
  • See more info and register at our Sunset Paddle Tours webpage.

August 3, Saturday - Intro to Kayaking Class - Lowell, Mass.

  • Our Intro to Kayaking class is appropriate for intermediate paddlers or strong beginners.
  • 2-6 p.m. $65 UML or Public
  • See more and register online at our Intro to Kayaking website.
2 people in wetsuits stand on the beach with surfboards in hand.

August 6, Tuesday - Surfing Afternoon Trip - Rye, N.H.

  • Learn how to surf with the OAP! We'll head to the ocean, learn the basics, and have a great time!
  • Cost: $70 UML only (including recent graduates). Registration Deadline: Sunday, August 4
  • 3-8:30 p.m. Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr., Lowell, MA 01854).
  • Surfboard and wetsuits rentals and lessons included in cost. No experience or gear needed. Transportation provided.
  • Physical Exertion: Low to Medium.
  • See our Surfing webpage for more information on the activity and location
  • Register online - August 6, Surfing Afternoon Trip (UML only. No public, sorry.)
  • Group size minimum of 5 people, maximum 10. A waitlist is maintained once the trip is filled. Encourage your friends to join!
  • Fill out your Required OAP waiver and read our Cancellation Policy

August 9, Friday - Sunset Kayak Tour (Rain Date Saturday) - Lowell, Mass.

  • Bring your friends and enjoy the Merrimack River from a new vantage point at sunset!
  • 7-9 p.m. $30 UML or Public
  • See more info and register at our Sunset Paddle Tours webpage.

August 11, Saturday - Kayak Basics Class - Lowell, Mass.

  • Become more comfortable on the water with us & meet some new paddling friends!
  • 2-4 p.m. $35 UML or Public
  • See more info and register at our Kayak Basics Class webpage.

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Archived Trips

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Contact Us

Contact Kate Ford, Outdoor Programs Coordinator, with any questions, concerns, or ideas for fun new trips at kate_ford@uml.edu.

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