Each session will be comprised of some basic information presented in lecture, demo, and hands on.  Upon participation, clinic attendees will be able to:

• Describe the characteristics of a white water kayak
• Explain the different equipment used in white water kayaking
• Perform a wet exit
• Demonstrate the common strokes used in white water kayaking: forward, back, sweep, draw and brace.
• Practice the fundamental maneuvers used in a kayak roll.

Great opportunity to try a "life-changing" experience.  SMU OA and Skydive Dallas have teamed up to offer a tandem, skydiving day trip.  Tandem jumps means that all participants will be strapped to an experienced instructor.  Jumps are made from 10000 ft up to 13500 ft.  We arrange everything and provide transportation to and from. Still photos and/or video of your jump can be purchased for an additional charge.  The day will start with an hour+ for ground school and then 2-4 hours to have the group complete their first jumps.  Second jumps that day or coupons for a second jump available upon arrival at a discounted rate.  Please note that those who are interested and able to take their second jump that day may extend the time of the activity beyond the 2-4 hours.

Skydive Dallas limits participants to less than 200 lbs.  Between 200-210 lbs, additional charge of $20 (participant responsibility).  Pictures and video options are available upon check-in at Skydive Dallas (participant responsibility).

PLEASE NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS VERY WEATHER DEPENDENT.  PLAN TO STAY ENTIRE DAY.  RESCHEDULES OR REFUNDS AT DISCRETION OF SKYDIVE DALLAS.  WEATHER RELATED DELAYS OR CANCELLATIONS WILL NOT CONSTITUTE A REFUND.  INDIVIDUALS MAY RESCHEDULE THEIR JUMPS WITH SKYDIVE DALLAS.

Winter is the perfect time to explore the outdoors...cool, crisp wind; enjoyable nights made possible by a toasty sleeping bag. We will leave SMU late Friday afternoon and head up to the hills of western Arkansas, weather permitting, to explore some trails and return on Sunday evening after learning a thing or two about backpacking. Trip includes transportation, food-upon-arrival, camping fees/permits, and necessary equipment such as backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, etc.  You just need to bring the right kind of clothing and the right kind of attitude and you will be in business!

A  popular annual event for us here at OA. We will depart on a Friday in the wee-hours of the morning to arrive in the San Luis Valley and San Juan National Forest of Colorado that evening.  Saturday and Sunday will be waking early, ice climbing all day and heading back to our lodging in the evening for group dinners.  On Monday, we will hop back into the passenger van and head back to SMU to return that evening/night.

Our outfitters/guides will provide the ice climbing equipment including but not limited to: plastic boots, crampons, gaiters', ice axe, helmets, ropes and hardware.  Participants are responsible for their own clothing and food in transit.  Because this activity takes place in rather extreme conditions (altitude, temperatures, mountains, snow), we will be very vigilant about participant personal clothing and gear (see list above).    Belay certification from the SMU Climbing Center is highly recommended.

WATCH YOUR AXE!

Tuition payment in full is required to reserve your spot in the course. Tuition is non-transferable. Tuition is payable by:

• Visa/MasterCard/Discover (no American Express)

Online registration is open!

The tuition fee covers textbooks, syllabus, equipment, and certification cards. A full refund will be given if we are forced to cancel the course for any reason. 

See WFA 2013 Info Sheet for more information.

Please download the following forms and read them very carefully as it affects your legal rights.  Bring both documents, completed and signed, to the first day of the course

WMI Participant Agreement

SMU Outdoor Adventures WFA Release of Liability

Canoeing began to meet the simple needs of transportation across and along waterways.   Canoeing was the primary mode of long-distance transportation at one time throughout much of North America, the Amazon Basin, and Polynesia, among other locations. As a method of transportation, canoes have generally been replaced by motorized boats, etc., although they remain popular as recreational or sporting watercraft. Come and experience these watercraft through the OA as you enjoy the outdoors and camping.