Student Life Center (SLC)

Outdoor edVenture

The Outdoor edVenture program was established in 2008 to provide a wide range of outdoor activities and programs at a variety of skill levels for the UH Hilo community. Participants have the opportunity to explore the Big Island by participating in diverse adventure trips. Ultimately, participants will gain an appreciation and concern for the natural environment, meet new people, and have a great time!

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Upcoming Outdoor EdVenture Activities

Spring 2023

Outdoor Edventure schedule spring 2023

January

Saturday 21th
Hapuna Beach Day $5
Saturday 28th
Volcano Hike $5

February

Saturday 4th
Waterfalls and Farmers market $5
Saturday 11th
Greensands Hike
Saturday 25th
Volcano Long Hike $5

March

Saturday 4th
Hapuna Beach $5
Saturday 25th
Allʻi Drive (Kona Day)

April

Saturday 1st
Anaehoʻomalu Beach
Saturday 15th
Mauna Kea Sunset
Saturday 29th
Volcano Hike

Sign-ups open the Monday before the trip!

Sign-up!

Trips that have vehicle entrance or parking fees will charge participants $5 upon check-in (Cash only please) All trips are subjct to change due to weather safety concerns. Any special accomidation requests need to be made 10 business days in advance.

UH Hilo students enjoy the outdoors

SCUBA underwaterSCUBA divers underwater

Two students stand next to a sailboat in HiloSailing in Hilo Bay

A group of students kayaking in Hilo bayKayaking adventure

A group of students standing on MaunakeaMaunakea summit trip

several UH Hilo students on a boat trip in KonaOut on the Water

Campus Recreation and Wellness is here for you.

We have the following programs to help you on your journey to being the best you.

  • The virtual fitness classes like Yoga, Zumba and more.
  • Learn about social distancing activities with our outdoor Zoom info sessions such as which beaches are open, basics of backcountry trails at volcano!
  • Thinking about training for a big race or getting in better shape, we have a online classes in health/wellness and where you can train around the island!
  • Come in and rent a bike, kayak or paddleboard for social distant Activities

Check out our Boating Programs

Check-out Campus Recreation and Wellness’s Boating Programming

Photos of Previous Trips are all posted on Facebook

Our photos are posted in the Facebook albums.

Equipment Rental Program

To sign-up for outdoor trips you must come to the outdoor office inside the Student Life Center the week of trip. You must bring your student or SLC ID to sign up for the trips.

Hours for the outdoor office are

  • Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
  • If there is a holiday on Monday, we will be closed and open Tuesday at 8:00am
  • Requests for accommodations must be made at least 10 business days in advance.

Basic Outdoor EdVenture Trip Information