Adventure Rec Programs

Thanks to a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources! Learn how to kayak with American Canoe Association lessons offered this semester. Each date will focus on different on-land and on-water skill sessions. Feel free to attend one, some, or all programs! All sessions begin at 8:30 am the following Fridays:
ACA Pool Kayak Clinics
Date: February 5, February 19, March 12, April 16 (All-Fridays)
Time: 8:30am – 10:30am
Location: Beeghly Natatorium
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- Jan 15 - Basics
- Feb 5 - Turns and sideways motion
- Feb 19 - Turns continued and rescues
- March 12 - Rescues continued
- March 26- Skills perfection and practice with an instructor
- April 16- Skills perfection and practice with an instructor
PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED Andrews members / students: $5 per session or $17 for all 6 sessions at store.reccenter.ysu.edu
Registration Deadline: Thursday prior to the session at 4pm
Questions? Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu /330-941-1964 See ysu.edu/campus-recreation for more details
Minimum/Maximum: 1/5
Registration/Price: Andrews members / students: $5 per session or $17 for all 5 sessions at store.reccenter.ysu.edu
Registration Deadline: Thursday prior to the session at 4pm
Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu / 330-941-1964
April Programs
- Paddle Sports Tables
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Date: Friday April 9, 2021
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Time: 12pm – 2pm
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Location: Andrews Lobby
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Description: Learn safe and fun kayaking and SUP this summer. Kayak and SUP gear will be on display for quick lessons, selfies, and summer program previews.
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Registration/Price: FREE for Andrews Members
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Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu or 330-941-1964
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- American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED with First Aid Option
- Date: Monday, April 12, 2021
- Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm
- Location: Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center
- Description: Upon completion of the online portion, skills will be reviewed and checked in person. Participants who successfully complete the course will be certified in Adult CPR and AED for 2 years. A first aid option is also available for an additional $15 and an additional hour 30 minutes onto the course. Participants must complete blended learning portion online prior to training or they cannot be certified. *Please note this class is only available to YSU Faculty, Staff, Students and Affiliate Members of Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
- Registration/Price: https://store.reccenter.ysu.edu/Course/Search.aspx YSU Students $50, Faculty/Staff $55, Alumni Membership / Affiliate $60, Non-Andrews Member $70
- Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu or 330-941-1964
Climber Appreciation Day
- Date: Tuesday, April 13th 2021
- Time: 2pm-5pm
- Location: Rock Wall
- Description: We wanted to plan an afternoon to say THANK YOU to all of our awesome climbers. A day to play climbing games, mini-competitions, win prizes, and learn new tips and tricks with climbers of various skill ranks.
- Minimum/Maximum: N/A
- Registration/Price: Free for Andrews Members/students
- Registration Deadline: N/A
- Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu or 330-941-1964
- Amazing Adventure Rec Race
- Date: Friday April 23, 2021 (No Classes)
- Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
- Location: Mill Creek Park – Lake Glacier Area
- Description: Does your team have what it takes to take home the gold in the AMAZING Adventure Rec Race? Teams of 3-4 will compete in a series of 4-5 activities throughout the area including kayaking, slacklining, disc golf, puzzle challenges, relays and others.
- Minimum/Maximum: 4 teams / 12 teams (teams of 3-4 people max)
- Registration/Price: Free for YSU students at IMLeagues.com
- Contact: R.J. Markowitz ramarkowitz@ysu.edu or 330-941-1964
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Climbing Wall is Open
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