Recreation Programming

Ready to reach new heights? Join us for a fun, safe and accessible introduction to climbing. Learn the basics of climbing and elevate your skills with our instructors and other beginner climbers.

Date: August 26

Time: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Cost: FREE

Expand your climbing skill set and learn how to safely belay other climbers for top rope climbing. Classes will run throughout the semester.

Date: Mon, Tues, Wed

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Cost: FREE

No registration necessary.

Learn how to set a route from our amazing climbing wall staff!

Date: Sunday, September 20

Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Cost: $5

Registration opens August 22 and closes Sept 18.

Join us for a day of canoeing, kayaking, hiking and yard games! This trip will give students the opportunity to get out on the lake. Gear is provided, but students may bring their own.

Date: Saturday, Sept 12

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $15

Registration opens Aug 25 and closes Sept 15.

Join us at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area as we take the afternoon to hike, leaf peep, and find one of the famous Dambo trolls and the secret rabbit. Transportation provided. Cost covers transportation to and from Detroit Lakes.

Date: Saturday, October 17

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $10

Registration opens August 22 and closes October 5.

Bring your best balance and come skate under the Lights with us!

Date: Sunday, December 6

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $5 for transportation, skating is free (skates are available to rent at the Lights and at the Outdoor Adventures desk)

Registration (for transportation only) opens August 22 and closes December 2

Participate in our annual climbing and bouldering competition! Open to NDSU students and community members.

Date: Saturday, October 10

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Student Cost: $35

Non-Student Cost: $45

Registration opens August 22 and closes October 10