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, skiing, snowshoeing, and more! 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

Add us on Instagram: @westernoutdoorsclub 

About the President

Renayla is incredibly excited to lead the Outdoors Club for the 2026–2027 season. Her love for the outdoors began in high school through Pursuits, where she took a camping-focused course that sparked her passion for exploring, learning new outdoor skills, and spending time in nature. Since then, that passion has only grown through hiking, camping, kayaking, and seeking out new outdoor adventures wherever she goes. Renayla is especially excited to share the love for the outdoors that has become such an important part of her life and to help others discover their own connection to nature. As President, she hopes to create welcoming opportunities for students to get outside, try something new, explore the incredible landscapes Ontario has to offer, and build lasting memories with a great community along the way.

Past Events

  • Fanshawe Conservation area: Enjoy a day hike in the local area, with a day filled with chatting and some views.
  • Pinery Provincial Park: An introductory overnight camping trip, which allows members of all skill level to enjoy the outdoors and scenery. Learning how to build fires, set up tents and more!
  • 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.
  • 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: $40.00 + HST

Fall Term Membership: $25.00 + HST

Winter Term Membership: $25.00 + HST

Schedule

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Registration

Registrations for Recreational Sport Clubs will be available online only starting on Monday, September 21. 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.