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Recreation Activity Pass
Customer Service (858) 534-3557 | recreation@ucsd.edu
ALL IN-PERSON CLASSES ARE CANCELLED due to COVID-19.
ONLINE & LIVE STREAM CLASSES: Please visit the RECREATION PLAYGROUND LIVE page for the daily schedule of our online and live stream Recreation classes and programs!
*NEW * Kayak Jousting Competition
Two people. One tandem kayak. One jousting pole. Explore the watery world of the future, where heraldry returns to an exceptionally watery planet. You and a partner will compete for the crown at San Diego’s premier (and only) Kayak Jousting event. One of you will paddle while the other balances upright on a kayak, with pillow padded jousting pole in hand you will attempt to de-kayak your opponent.
*This adventure requires registration. Participation is free with the pass.
*NEW * Snorkel La Jolla Cove
Explore the amazing world beneath the ocean’s surface. The diversity of sea creatures in the cove is astounding! From Garibaldi (the California state fish) to Leopard Sharks (harmless to humans), this marine preserve is teeming with wildlife. What better way to meet this new world than to grab a snorkel and become part of it. Come join Outback Adventures for an experience you won’t soon forget. Participants must be able to swim.
*This adventure requires registration. Participation is free with the pass.
*NEW * Challenge Course Zipline
Experience the excitement of our Zip Lines at our home in the eucalyptus forest. Everyone is welcome.
*This adventure requires registration. Participation is free with the pass.
Moonlight Kayak Mission Bay
Join your friends for a day paddle on the big bay. It is sure to be a blast. After a quick drive to the bay we will have a short skills session, launch into Mission Bay to be surrounded by views of San Diego.
*This adventure requires registration. Participation is free with the pass.
International Kayak Coronado Island
Join your friends and make some new ones on this day paddle on the big bay. It is sure to be a blast. After a quick drive to the bay we will have a short skills session. We will launch at Glorietta Bay and paddle next to Coronado Island, under the bridge and by the moored sailboats. We will have a great view of downtown San Diego from the water.
*This adventure requires registration. Participation is free with the pass.
Hike Los Penasquitos Canyon
This beginner friendly trail is about 6 and a half miles with just 300 feet of elevation gain. This is a great get away hike for anyone looking for some relaxing nature experiences. The Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve is dominated by a year round creek, making for a lush wilderness unlike anything elese in San Diego. With dense woodland, waterfalls and deer you will forget that you are so close to campus. We will meet at Outback adventures at 8am and should be back on Campus around 1pm.
*This adventure requires registration. Participation is free with the pass.
Moonlight Hike Cowles Mountain
You will be amazed at just how much the moon lights up the mountain on this great local adventure. Cowles Mountain is just 20 minutes from campus in Mission Trails Park. Hiking three miles in the moonlight and taking in the panoramic views of the skyline are a great way to spend a few hours away from campus.
*This adventure requires registration. Participation is free with the pass.
Rock Climb Mission Gorge
Mission Trails Regional Park is a local hot spot for rock climbing only 20 minutes from campus. The climbing is excellent with routes for both first time and experienced climbers. Our experienced and supportive guides will lead you through a fun and challenging progression of climbs throughout the day. Knots, rope handling, belaying, safety, and climbing technique will be covered. All climbing equipment is provided. Come spend the day with us on the rocks!
*This adventure requires registration. Participation is free with the pass.
*NEW * Sketch Sessions
Join us once a week for an hour and a half and set aside time for some artistic studies, or just a good time to doodle. Preferred materials: any size paper or sketchbook, and any writing utensil or other drawing materials. Instructor will be Spencer Christensen.
*This class requires registration. Participation is free with the pass.
*NEW * Underwater Basketweaving
Learn how to make a basket underwater while sitting in the spa at Canyonview and receive a diploma for your efforts. Lots of fun plus you take away a real basket.
*This class requires registration. Participation is free with the pass.
*NEW * Dance Lifts
Have you ever seen partners dance and see one get lifted off the ground in a flurry of amazing tricks and wanted to learn how they do that? Or watched Dirty Dancing and thought “I want to fly through the air, too” This class focuses on the foundations of standing partner lifts. We will be exploring dance lifts that take our flyers off the ground and through inversions. Our primary focus will be on shape and control. Throughout the semester we will gradually add height, complexity and rotation to our movements. Feel free to come with a partner or come on your own and make new friends! The instructors will be Alison Pin and Scott Cooper.
*This class requires registration. Participation is free with the pass.
AfroBeat
Afrobeats dance class fusses modern dance movements with cultural African energy and music. You will learn fundamental African movements in addition to modern dance steps from around the African continent and Diaspora (Gwara Gwara, Pilolo, Shoki, Zanku, Kupe, Shaku Shaku and much more). You will have the opportunity to learn a fun and simple choreography conditioning your whole body..All levels are welcome!
*This class requires registration. Participation is free with the pass.
Aoinagi Karate
Appropriate for all levels-from beginner to advanced. Includes a mix of traditional Japanese-Okinawan karate, aiki-jitsu (hand-arts) and self-defense. The class covers fundamentals (blocks, kicks, punches and strikes), kata (pre-arranged moves), and partner work and application. Classes emphasize developing strength, coordination, flexibility, concentration and overall physical fitness. Our goal is to teach you to be physically energized, mentally focused and resilient.
*This class requires registration. Participation is free with the pass.
Beginning Archery
A vigorous and fun workout designed to increase strength, flexibility and endurance through footwork and swordplay.
*This class requires registration. Participation is free with the pass.
Intro to Fencing
A vigorous and fun workout designed to increase strength, flexibility and endurance through footwork and swordplay.
*This class requires registration. Participation is free with the pass.
Beginning Guitar
Be your own musical luminary. Develop the skills to learn your favorite songs and compose your own material. The class focuses on practical skills to get you playing music fast with rock solid fundamentals. Must bring your own guitar. Instructor will be Aaron Seener.
*This class requires registration. Participation is free with the pass.
Gymnastics Bootcamp
Want to improve your strength and flexibility in a fun yet challenging new way? Want a great, well rounded workout? Exercises will be taken from gymnastics emphasizing total body strength, flexibility, and endurance. Perfect cross training for any sport or good for just getting in shape! Be prepared to work hard!
*This class requires registration. Participation is free with the pass.
Beginning Gymnastics
This class is for those with little or no gymnastics experience. Workouts begin with a group warm-up/stretch and will focus on familiarizing students with basic concepts; movements; and skills such as rolling, handstands and cartwheels.
*This class requires registration. Participation is free with the pass.
Beginning Hip Hop
This class focuses on getting novice dancers to be more familiar with hip hop dance techniques. Based on fun and challenging choreography, students will learn the basis of body control, memory and pick up. Sunday's and Monday's instructor will be Madden Walikis. Tuesday's instructor will be Prince Graham.
*This class requires registration. Participation is free with the pass.
Rec Activity Pass and Premium Members can attend all Fitness and Yoga classes listed on the schedule with the exception of Strength and Small Group Training.
- Classes on the live calendar that have the ‘Sign Up’ link will require a reservation.
- Clients can begin making reservations 3 days prior up to the start of class.
- Each class will have a 5 person waitlist.
- Clients with a reservation have priority over waitlisted or drop-in clients for the first 5 minutes of class. After 5 minutes, waitlisted and drop-in clients can take the available spots.
- Please bring your own yoga mat to Yoga and Pilates classes.
- Please bring a water bottle and towel to all Cycle classes.
- Use of mobile phones, head phones and other devices is not allowed in Fitness & Yoga classes.
| COMPLEXITY | INTENSITY |
| L = LOW | 1 = LOW |
| M = MEDIUM | 2 = MEDIUM |
| H = HIGH | 3 = HIGH |
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