VCU Outdoor Adventure Program

VCU Outdoor Adventure Program The Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) has been incorporating outdoor trips, equipment rental, teambuilding and more into the VCU community since 1982.

Since 1984 the Outdoor Adventure Program has offered student lead trips, clinics and gear rentals. Trips have included rafting, kayaking, climbing, canoeing, caving and hiking. In 2010 the OAP began operating the Cary Street Gym's Rock Wall and in 2012 the OAP opened a bike shop and invested in a fleet of road and mountain bikes. The Rock Wall and Outdoor Rental Center are located at 101 and 130 S

outh Linden Street. Check out our website for information on trips and rentals. http://www.recsports.vcu.edu/outdoor_adventure.html
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Hey Rams! Want to have some outdoor fun for free? Join the VCU OAP on our weekly trips! Each trip is completely free to ...
08/19/2026

Hey Rams! Want to have some outdoor fun for free? Join the VCU OAP on our weekly trips! Each trip is completely free to recwell members with gear and experienced trip leaders provided. Click the link in our bio to sign up and learn more about individual trips.


We have programs every week from now until November!

Test your climbing endurance! From tomorrow (August 18th) until September 1st, climb as many vertical feet as you can as...
08/17/2026

Test your climbing endurance! From tomorrow (August 18th) until September 1st, climb as many vertical feet as you can as a team or solo to win an OAP prize. Stop by the Climbing Wall Desk for more details.

ROCK out with us this summer! Cliffside climbing by the ocean, hopping between tidal pools, sleeping under the stars… it...
06/01/2026

ROCK out with us this summer! Cliffside climbing by the ocean, hopping between tidal pools, sleeping under the stars… it’s going be amazing!
Interest meeting next week (Wednesday, 6/10) at 6pm at 130 S Linden St.
DM or email us with questions!

Join us to honor our dear friend on Monday, May 18th at 7pm at the 3rd drop Pipeline on the James River in Richmond, VA....
05/14/2026

Join us to honor our dear friend on Monday, May 18th at 7pm at the 3rd drop Pipeline on the James River in Richmond, VA.

Tam’s radiant energy deserves to live on forever. This space is for anyone who has been inspired by Tam’s joyful spirit.
People are welcome to paddle or walk in to the 3rd drop rapid- the memorial will start at 7pm, so plan paddle accordingly. is offering some space in rafts for those who want to paddle but need assistance- see slide 2 for more info, and sign up at link in bio.
If you need directions, parking info or have other questions, PM us.

AND THATS A WRAP!! Thank you to everyone who joined us and made all of our trips so special and epic!!😎 Take a peek at a...
04/30/2026

AND THATS A WRAP!! Thank you to everyone who joined us and made all of our trips so special and epic!!😎 Take a peek at all these awesome trips we had go out & had fun on!! 💃🥾🌳

Stay tuned for our summer trips that are going out and even MORE this fall!☀️

Want to take your lead climbing to the next level? Whether you’re learning or leading hard already, join us on THIS Sund...
04/08/2026

Want to take your lead climbing to the next level? Whether you’re learning or leading hard already, join us on THIS Sunday to climb new routes set for lead only! Push yourself to stick the move or take a whip, and sharpen your skills on the sharp end with your friends from 4-8pm on Sunday 4/12

⭐️Lead instructors will be present to help you practice or learn more about lead climbing!⭐️

Trips, trips, and even more trips!🤪 So much is happening in April and YOU🫵 could be apart of it! See if you can collect ...
04/01/2026

Trips, trips, and even more trips!🤪 So much is happening in April and YOU🫵 could be apart of it! See if you can collect all the stickers! Learn how to camp with our Intro to Camping 🏕️ weekend, spend a day on the water at our Day Canoe 🛶 or spend a day in the air on a Day Climb! 🧗 So much to do and so much fun to be had 😏

When the student becomes the teacher….. invite your professor to climb THIS FRIDAY from 2-7. Registered non-member facul...
03/30/2026

When the student becomes the teacher….. invite your professor to climb THIS FRIDAY from 2-7. Registered non-member faculty can get free admission to the Cary St Gym for this event, so don’t miss your chance for a night of climbing and bonding.

Get in the van, we’re going to Maine! Reach new heights this summer on our Climbing Adventure to Acadia National Park! I...
03/19/2026

Get in the van, we’re going to Maine! Reach new heights this summer on our Climbing Adventure to Acadia National Park! If you have more questions there are interest meetings on 3/24 and 4/21 at the Outing Rental Center. Make your summer ROCK!

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130 S Linden Street
Richmond, VA
23220

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+18048286004

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