ORAC trips and events will be open for sign up the first day of the semester. Each event is filled on a first come first serve basis. To sign up you need to stop by the ORAC office, fill out all paperwork, and make appropriate payments. Pre trip meetings are mandatory unless you have made alternate arrangements with the Event coordinator. To view brief descriptions of each event click on the Trip/Event title located below or grab a semester brochure from the ORAC office. If you would like additional information about any event contact ORAC at 270.745.6545 or email us at orac@wku.edu.
Kayak Roll
11/11
University: $10
Guest: $15
Learn the basics of kayaking and the kayak roll in the pool. This instructional clinic will provide hands on experience with personal attention. Geared to make sure you feel comfortable and safe on your next kayaking adventure. Kayaks and instructors included. Swimming skills are a prerequisite.
Pre-Trip Meeting: 11/11 @ 6:00 pm
Paddling Okefenokee
11/20 - 11/29
University: $225
Guest: $250
Spend three nights and four days paddling through Georgia’s famous Okefenokee Swamp. Experience the thrill of paddling with alligators, sleeping with bears and navigating through Cyprus forests. This is a canoe trip of a lifetime and it takes place this winter break. Join WKU’s own crodile hunters Luke and Amanda as WKU explores the wildlife treasure. No experience necessary.
Pre-Trip Meeting: 11/12 @ 6:00 pm
Caving
12/05
University: $5
Guest: $10
Enter Night, Exit Light. ORAC
will be heading underground in
southern Kentucky for an afternoon of caving. We will provide transportation and all caving gear; you come prepared for crawling and gettin’ dirty!
Pre-Trip Meeting: 12/02 @ 5:00 pm
WFR
01/06 - 01/13
University: $500
Guest: $500
ORAC is hosting an eight day, 80 hour, Wilderness First Responder course through SOLO, Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities. This course takes a comprehensive in-depth look at the standards of wilderness medicine. Participants can expect hands-on learning with field experience, spanning topics from simple first aid to anaphylactic shock. If all assessments and exams are passed, participants will receive a three year wilderness first responder certification. For additional information about the course and optional university credit, contact Amanda Even at 270 745 6060 for more details.
Pre-Trip Meeting: 01/06 @ TBA
