Recreation
EDVENTURE
Outdoor Classes
FALL 2025 Schedule – Dates and Times
Swim Test Policy
All SRS water based program participants must take a basic swimming test before signing up for classes and activities. This will include but not be limited to the following: Body Boarding Stand Up Paddling, Kayaking, Surfing, Sailing, Snorkeling, SCUBA (has its own test given on the 1st day of the class) The swim test will be given by the UH SRS Life Guard staff at the Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex during the SRS Rec Swim time. The test will include: 50 meter/Yard swim any stroke, 3 minutes treading water or survival float 1 surface dive under a lane line.
SCUBA
Discover the Underwater beauty of the Pacific. Receive a SCUBA Schools
International SSI Open Water Certification upon completion of the
course. Classes are taught at the Duke Kahanamoku Aquatics Complex on
campus. Participants MUST be able to swim and provide their own mask,
fins, snorkel, and transportation to the weekend dive spots. SCUBA Class
sign up only at the Lower Campus Office Athletics Building Rm 200.
$310 UHM Student & WRC Members, $350 Faculty, Staff, & Guest (must be a guest of UH participant).
Tuesday/Thursday Sessions: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday Sessions: 7:15 am – 11:00 am
Sunday Sessions: 7:15 am – 1:00 pm
Dates:
Session 1: Sept 9,11,16,18 (Tues/Thurs) Sept 20,21(Sat/Sun)
Session 2: Oct 7,9,14,16 (Tues/Thurs) Oct 18,19 (Sat/Sun)
Session 3: Oct 28,30,Nov 4,6 (Tues/Thurs) Nov 8,9(Sat/Sun)
Session 4: Nov 18,20,Dec 2,4(Tues/Thurs) Dec 6,7 (Sat/Sun)
Beginner Surfing
Learn the water sport of Hawai’i! Please stop by our lower campus office Rm 200 in the Athletic Complex for information or call 808 956 6468. You must be able to swim and provide your own transportation.
Stand-Up Paddling
Learn the basics of Stand-Up Paddling, one of the newest, fastest growing water sports.
Participants must be able to swim. Transportation and equipment are provided.
UH Students $27.00 Community/Guest $32.00
Sign up at the lower campus SUP office only.
Dates:
Sunday Sept 21, @ 2-5pm
Sunday Sept 28, @ 9-12pm
Saturday Nov. 1@ 2-5 pm
Body Boarding
Body Boarding is enjoyed at most beaches in the State of Hawai’i. Come learn the basics of body boarding and water safety at a beach with shore break. Transportation and equipment are provided. Participants must be able to swim. Body boarding is limited to $27 UH students, $32 faculty, staff, and their guests.
Dates:
Sept 6, 2pm Saturday
Sept 28 130pm Sunday
Sept 6 2pm Saturday
Hiking
Explore the island of Oahu. Join organized hikes to scenic locations.
Transportation provided.
$7 UHM Student & WRC Members, $12 Faculty, Staff, & Guest (must be a guest of UH participant).
Dates:
Manoa Falls – Aug 31 @ 9:00 am
Lanikai Ridge – Sept 14th @ 9:00 am
Kauhi’imakaokalani (Crouching Lion) Sept 21 @ 9am
Makapuu Tide Pools Oct 4th @ 9:00 am
Kuliʻouʻouʻ Ridge Trail Oct 18 @ 9:00am
Koko Head – Nov 1 @ 9:00 am
Waahila Ridge Nov 8 @ 9:00am
Keana pt @ Dec 7 @ 9:00 am
Kayaking Excursions
Excursions are lead to different parts of Oahu and are intended for the beginner kayaker. Learn kayaking and water safety skills while experiencing different scenic areas around the island. Participating in a kayak excursion or class will allow you to take the kayak safety test and receive UH kayaker certification card, enabling you to rent our kayaks. Excursions are limited to UH students, faculty, staff, and their guests. Transportation and equipment are provided. Participants must be able to swim.
UH Students $27.00 Community/Guest $32.00
Dates:
Saturday Sept 13 Kahana Bay @ 9am-12:30pm
Saturday Sept 27 Sand Island @ 9am
Saturday Oct 13 Hawaii Kai 830am
Saturday Oct 24 830am
Sailing
This is a great opportunity to learn a great lifetime sport. Classes are taught in 20′ keelboats and include both classroom and on-the-water sessions. Instruction will include basic sailing theory and concentrate on boat handling techniques at Keehi Lagoon. Transportation and equipment are provided. Participants must be able to swim.
UH Students $140.00 per session; Community/Guest $200.00
Classes conducted at the Honolulu Community College METC #10 Sand Island Parkway
Dates:
Session 1 (Beginner) Sept 5,12,19, 26 @ 2:30 – 6:30pm (Fridays)
Session 2 (Beginner) Sept 8,15, 22, 29 @ 2:30 – 6:30pm (Mondays)
Session 3 (Beginner) Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 8:30 am – 12:30pm (Sundays)
Session 4 (Intermediate) Oct 12,19,26,Nov 2 @ 1:30 – 5:30pm(Sundays)
Session 5 (Beginner): Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov 3@ 2:30 – 6:30pm (Mondays)
Session 6 (Intermediate) Oct 17,24,31,Nov 7@ 2:30 –6:30pm (Fridays)
Session 7 (Beg/Inter) Nov 9, 16,23, 30 @ 1:30-5:30pm (Sundays)
Session 8 (Beginner) Nov 22, 29,Dec 6, 13 8:30-1230pm (Saturdays)
Snorkeling
Explore the wonderful marine life that Hawai’i has to offer at Shark’s Cove (North Shore, Oahu). Equipment and transportation provided for the first ten people. Participants MUST be able to swim!
UH Students $27.00 Community/Guest $32.00
Dates:
Saturday, Aug 31 @ 130pm
Saturday Sept 6th @ 9am
Saturday Sept 20th @ 9am
Saturday Sept 27th @ 9am
To register for a class, please see How to Register.