Recreation
OUTDOOR EDVENTURE
OUTDOOR CLASSES
We have a breadth of outdoor excursions and classes offered each semester. Check out a summary of our class offerings and information below!
For schedules of our classes, please see Class Schedules.
To register for a class, please see How to Register.
All water-based classes require a swim test. Find our swim test policy below.
SCUBA
$310 UHM Student & WRC Members, $350 Faculty, Staff, & Guest (must be a guest of UH participant)
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.
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
$27 UH Student, $32 Faculty, Staff, & Guest
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.
Body Boarding
$27 UH students, $32 Faculty, Staff, & Guest
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.
Hiking
$7 UHM Student & WRC Members, $12 Faculty, Staff, & Guest
Explore the island of Oahu. Join organized hikes to scenic locations. Transportation provided.
Kayaking Excursions
$27 UH Student, $32 Community/Guest
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.
Sailing
$140 UH Student, $200 Community/Guest
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.
Classes conducted at the Honolulu Community College METC #10 Sand Island Parkway
Snorkeling
$27 UH Student, $32 Community/Guest
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!
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.