Outdoors Club

                

Description

The Western Outdoors Club consists of a fun group of people who love spending time in the outdoors! The club runs activities for all levels of outdoors enthusiasts whether it be a scenic stroll on hiking trails or overnight backpacking adventures. Throughout the year, we offer hiking, camping, snowshoeing, and even dogsledding trips. In the fall, winter, and spring, the clubs offers a mix of both overnight and day trip adventures to appeal to a wide variety of members! Your membership fee allows you to participate in trips and borrow equipment during our activities (eg. tents, hiking packs, sleeping bags, stoves, first aid kits, etc.). Each trip will have a set trip fee, which will be paid by those attending the trip to cover costs like trip activities, campsite rentals, and bus transportation where applicable. Registration for each trip will be announced throughout the year and trip spots are obtained on a first-come-first-served basis.

For club information, contact outdoorsclub@groups.uwo.ca 

Find more info on our website: https://sites.google.com/view/westernoutdoors

A link to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/westernoutdoorsclub

About the President

Scott is incredibly excited to lead the club after two years of limited travel and trips. Born and raised in Mississauga Scott’s passion for the outdoors was ignited by camping trips with his dad when he was young and early involvement in Scouts Canada. Scott has a variety of outdoor experience ranging from backcountry canoeing in Algonquin Park to backpacking through the Canadian Rockies. He’s honored to provide the opportunity for people to reconnect with nature, experience the beauty Ontario has to offer, and enjoy unique quality time with a great group of people.

Past Events

  • AppleLand Station: A fun day on the farm with apple picking, farm animals, a corn maze, and more!
  • Frotenac Camping Trip: This trip truly captures the beauty of fall colours in Ontario as you hike through colourful forests and past glistening lakes in Frontenac Provincial Park.
  • Tobermory Camping Trip: Explore the wonders of Ontario’s best national park and the beauty of the Georgian Bay waters. On this hiking trip, get a chance to rock climb around the world-famous Grotto on this challenging yet rewarding hiking trip through North Bruce Peninsula National Park.
  • Point Pelee: Spend the day exploring the southernmost part of Canada! This area is famous for the bird watching opportunities.
  • Niagara Falls: Get a chance to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the natural horseshoe-shaped falls. Winter viewing adds a charm to this opportunity.
  • Dog Sledding: Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go dogsledding in Haliburton! This is an indoor camping trip that includes other fun winter activities such as snowshoeing and Cross-country skiing. See animals up close like dogs, horses, and a moose on the property!
  • Sugar Bush Maple Syrup Festival: Enjoy an authentic Canadian experience of learning where maple syrup comes from and how it’s made.
  • Social Events: Certain social events happen around the year like the Halloween social and the Holiday Social that involve food, fun, and great company!

**Prices & details for each of these trips will be known once the dates come closer

 

Fees

Full-Year Membership: $30.00 +HST

Fall Term Membership: $18.00 +HST

Winter Term Membership: $18.00 +HST

Schedule

Please contact the Club for more information about their schedule at outdoorsclub@groups.uwo.ca 

Registration

Registrations for Recreational Sport Clubs will be available online only starting on Monday, September 18th. You can visit Western Sports & Recreation (westernmustangs.ca) to register. Payment options are VISA and MasterCard credit cards (VISA Debit and other debit or credit cards are not accepted).

 

Refund Policy

All memberships can be refunded within 14 days of purchase, minus a 10% administration fee*. After this 14-day trial period, partial refunds will be issued for medical reasons only (with written documentation).

*The 10% administration fee may be waived if transferring to another program/Club.

 

On occasion, certain facilities may not be available due to maintenance, special events, etc. Campus Recreation will provide notice whenever possible, but memberships will not be extended.