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Greetings from USD!
Thank you for your interest in the Outdoor Adventures Residential Learning Community (RLC). We have an amazing year ahead and are thrilled that you will be part of our journey!
The Outdoor Adventures RLC is unique in that it offers residents many opportunities to get outside and off campus to explore the beautiful natural areas around San Diego. Learn to surf, kayak, hike, snorkel, rock climb and more!
Discover yourself and build healthy relationships with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. Connect with students, faculty, staff and guest speakers. In addition to developing a strong community on campus, the Outdoor Adventures RLC will connect with off campus groups through community service and outings.
As an added benefit, members will receive a 15% discount on trips, equipment rentals and retail items in the Experiential Learning and Adventure Center.
To sign up, you must complete these two steps in the following order:
Step 1: Indicate your Residential Learning Community preference to the Office of Residence Life. (You are receiving this email because you already completed this step).
Step 2: Complete and return the following items:
- Health Form & Assumption of Risks Release
- $200 outing fee ($100 per semester)
The quickest and easiest way to sign up is by visiting our website:
http://www.sandiego.edu/explore/trips/register/
If choosing to pay by check, please make checks payable to:
USD- Experiential Learning & Adventure Center
Be certain to include the student's name participating in the residential learning community and mail to:
University of San Diego
Experiential Learning & Adventure Center
5998 Alcala Park, UC 136
San Diego, CA 92110-2492 |
Outdoor Adventures RLC Schedule
Most RLC outings will take place on Tuesday evenings between 7pm and 10pm. Some events will take start at 5pm and one or two outings may take place on a Saturday or Sunday (to be decided by the learning community members). A sampling of potential outings include:
Additional on-campus and off-campus gatherings and outings will be offered as well. Movie screenings, speakers, outdoor cooking events as well as a bonfire at the beach will complement our schedule.
Top 5 Outdoor Escapes within 10 Miles
1. Torrey Pines State Reserve (10 miles)
2000 acres of wild coastal lands within the city limits of San Diego.
It is a wilderness island in an urban sea. Our nation's rarest pine tree - Pinus torreyana can be found here and within the Channel Islands National Park on Santa Rosa Island. Great hiking, beautiful cliffs and beaches make this reserve unique.
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2. La Jolla Cove (8.5 miles)
La Jolla Shores is a mile long sand beach popular with families and beach goers of all interests. One of San Diego's most sheltered beaches, it is a great spot for surfing lessons. The south side of the beach is used by scuba divers, kayakers and snorkelers. The caves are a popular destination and an encounter with the harmless Leopard Sharks that congregate in the shallows in front of the Marine Room Restaurant offers a memorable experience.
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| 3. Coronado (8 miles)
Coronado's flat white sand beach is consistently rated one of the best beaches in the world. With the Hotel Del, the Point Loma headland on the west side of the island, and the San Diego skyline across the "big bay" to the east, there are many breath-taking views to enhance your experience on Coronado.
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| 4. Cabrillo National Monument (8 miles)
At the tip of Point Loma, Cabrillo National Monument is a very popular destination. A two-mile walk through coastal sage scrub begins near the lighthouse. This trail offers beautiful views of the city and is spectacular in the spring when wildflowers are in bloom. The Whale Overlook offers a views of the Pacific Ocean and is a great spot to observe migrating whales in January and February. At low tide on the west side of the park, tide-pools emerge in the intertidal zone.
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| 5. Cowles Mountain (9 miles)
At 1,592ft above sea level, the summit of Cowles Mountain is the highest point in the city of San Diego. The hike to the top is 1.5 miles long with an elevation change of about 950ft that leads to breath-taking 360 degree panoramic views of San Diego County.
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Questions
Please contact Mark Ceder in the Experiential Learning & Adventure Center with any questions regarding the Outdoor Adventures Residential Learning Community.
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