Adventure Trips
From beginner friendly day trips to extended overnight trips, whatever type of adventure you're looking for - CORE has you covered! All trips include transportation, group gear, certified TRiP Leaders, and any park entry fee. For Day Adventures you'll need to bring a lunch. Overnight trips include all meals! All experience levels are welcome.
Adventure Trip Registration Early Bird Special
Join us for our semesterly Early Bird Event on January 22nd, 2025, from 7-8 PM at CORE! This is your chance to dive into the world of outdoor adventure. Explore our upcoming trips, chat with the team, and snag an exclusive 10% off adventure trips code to use that night!
 Why Attend?
- Discover exciting trips tailored for every explorer.
- Learn tips for making the most of your outdoor experiences.
- Score savings with our one-night-only discount!
The event is quick, fun, and the perfect way to plan your next adventure. Don’t miss this opportunity—swing by and take the first step toward your next great escape!
Open to UF students and RecSports members.
| Date | Trip Name | Member Price |
| 1/15/2025 | Full Moon Paddle & Stargazing at Lake Wauburg | 20.00 |
| 1/17-1/20/25 | Hike & Help on the Florida Trail | 220.00 |
| 1/18 - 1/19/25 | Honors: Canoe & Camp on the Suwanee | 125.00 |
| 1/18/2025 | Hiking & Spelunking in the Withlacoochee Forest | 50.00 |
| 1/19/2025 | Canoe with Manatees on the Chassahowitzka | 50.00 |
| 1/25/2025 | Kayak Silver River | 50.00 |
| 1/26/2025 | Bike & Birdwatch: San Felasco State Parktional Forest, NC | 40.00 |
| 2/8-2/9/25 | Intro to Backpacking: Providence Canyon, GA | 120.00 |
| 2/7-2/9/25 | Paddling & Mindfulness at Canaveral Seashore, FL | 250.00 |
| 2/8/2025 | Intro to Mountain Biking at Santos Park | 50.00 |
| 2/9/2025 | Bike Gainesville's Hawthorne Trail
| 20.00 |
| 2/12/2025 |
Full Moon Paddle & Stargazing at Lake Wauburg | 20.00 |
| 2/15-2/16 | Birdwatchin' & Stargazin' in Kissimee, FL | 150.00 |
| 2/15/2025 | Sea Kayak & Explore Cedar Key | 50.00 |
| 2/16/2025 | Honors: Hiking & Spelunking at Withlacoochee | 50.00 |
| 2/19/2025 | Sunset Hike and Paint | 20.00 |
| 2/22-2/23/25 | Camping & Stargazing at Lake Wauburg | 125.00 |
| 2/22/2025 | Canoe with Manatees on the Chassahowitzka | 50.00 |
| 2/23/2025 | Intro to Surfing: St. Augustine
| 60.00 |
| 2/23/2025 | Kayak Silver River | 50.00 |
| 2/28-3/2/25 | Intro to Backpacking: Providence Canyon, GA | 150.00 |
| 3/1/2025 | Kayak & Snorkel Blue Springs | 40.00 |
| 3/2/2025 | Hiking & Spelunking in the Withlacoochee Forest | 50.00 |
| 3/2/2025 | Real Florida: Paddle Historic Cross Creek | 20.00 |
| 3/7 - 3/9/25 | Honors: Beaches & Ponies at Cumberland Island | 350.00 |
| 3/8/2025 | Off-Campus Life Kayak with Manatees on the Silver River | |
| 3/8/2025 | Intro to Mountain Biking at Santos Park | 50.00 |
| 3/9/2025 | Sea Kayak & Explore Cedar Key | 50.00 |
| 3/12/2025 | Full Moon Paddle & Stargazing at Lake Wauburg | 20.00 |
| 3/16-3/20/25 | Ski the Blue Ridge Mountains, NC | 980.00 |
| 3/16-3/22/25 | MBA - Primitive Leadership & Decision Making ELO | 600.00 |
| 3/22-3/23/25 | Surf Camp! with CORE | 175.00 |
| 3/28 - 3/30/25 | Hiking & Mindfulness at Linville Gorge, NC | 300.00 |
| 3/30/2025 | Honors Intro to Surfing: St. Augustine | 50.00 |
| 4/2/2025 |
Sunset Hike and Paint | 20.00 |
| 4/4 - 4/6/25 | Honors: Hike & Help Pisgah National Forest | 145.00 |
| 4/5/2025 | SUP & Snorkel Rainbow River | 60.00 |
| 4/6/2025 |
Intro to Surfing: St. Augustine | 60.00 |
| 4/11 - 4/13/25 | Backpackin' & Waterfallin' at Black Balsam, NC | 280.00 |
| 4/12/2025 | Sunset Surf & Explore St. Augustine | 50.00 |
| 4/12/2025 | Kayak & Snorkel Blue Springs | 40.00 |
| 4/13/2025 |
Sea Kayak & Explore Cedar Key | 50.00 |
| 4/18- 4/20/25 | Backpack & Summit Mt. Mitchell, NC | 250.00 |
| 4/19/2025 | Honors SUP & Snorkel Rainbow River | 60.00 |
| 4/20/2025 | Intro to Surfing: St. Augustine | 50.00 |
| 4/26/2025 | Tubing Ichetucknee Springs | 40.00 |
| 5/3-5/9/2025 | Sea Kayak & Explore the Bahamas | TBD |
| May Break | Backpack Grayson Highlands | TBD |
| June | Canoe and Camp on the Buffalo River, AK | TBD |
| August 9 -16ish | Backpack and Explore the Swiss Alps | TBD |
If interested in scheduling a custom trip with your friends or your organization, please fill out our Custom Trip Form. Feel free to email Braja Smith b.smith2@ufl.edu with additional questions.
Adventure Trip Eligibility Policies:
Eligibility
- To access CORE services, University of Florida community members must present their valid Gator 1 Card.
- RecSports reserves the right to refuse access to any participant.
Guests
- All guests must be sponsored and accompanied by a valid Gator 1 Card holder.
- Each Gator 1 Card holder may register 1 guest per trip.
- Sponsors are responsible for the conduct and actions of their guests.
- Guests must be at least 18 years old unless otherwise indicated.
- Individuals seeking access to CORE services may not solicit members to sponsor them as a guest.
Refund Policy:
Outdoor Recreation Policies
- Outdoor Recreation services are not eligible for transfers.
- Outdoor Recreation services are eligible for refunds under the following circumstances only:
- In case of service cancellation by RecSports, refunds will be given. RecSports has cancelled the service offering.
- A paid replacement has been found through the specific offering wait list or the registered participant finds someone to fill their spot.
- A $10 base processing charge or 15% of the registration price, whichever is greater, will be assessed to the participant requesting a replacement in the event that a paid replacement is found.
- Replacement requests must be made in writing, at least 2 weeks prior to the scheduled service offering start date. Requests made less than 2 weeks in advance will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
- Participant has documented medical circumstances that will not allow them to participate.
Call us at 352.294.1040 for inquiries.
