5 Star Outdoor Adventure Program

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August Events

Aug 2
American River White Water Rafting Day Trip
Cost: $49
Begins at: 7:30am       Ends at: 7pm
Sign Up Dead Line: Jul 31

The American River runs right through our own backyard, and has some of the greatest class III and IV rafting west of the Mississippi. This trip will get your adrenaline pumping. Join our experienced guides for a day of river running through rapids such as Satan’s Cesspool and Bouncing Rock. These trips fill up quick, so sign up soon!
Aug 3
Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking
Cost: $39
Begins: 9am      Ends: 4pm
Sign up by: Jul 31

Take your skills to the next level as we hit the American River. This course will detail the skills required to maneuver successfully on moving water.  This is a great class to get you comfortable in a boat before you move on to dealing with rapids. You must successfully complete the Kayak Roll Class or have equivalent knowledge to participate in this course. Class will include all equipment, transportation, and professional instruction. If you are have already taken the course or have equivalent knowledge and would like to join us, feel free to use this as a Whitewater Kayaking trip.
Aug 4
Teen Belay Clinic
Cost: $5
Begins: 2pm      Ends: 3pm
Sign up by: Jul 31

This clinic teaches thet basics of climbing including equipment usage, commands, knots, and safety. Participants will be belay qualified for one full year. Class ends at 3pm but you can stay to climb as long as you like! Signups will be taken through the Teen Zone or call 424-3131.
Aug 5
Beginning Sea Kayaking
Cost: $19
Begins: 5pm      Ends: 8pm
Sign up by: Aug 1

Sea Kayaking is a great way to experience nature and get some great exercise. We will teach you all the necessary skills in the controlled environment of the Travis Aquatic Center. Course skills will include wet-exit, strokes, getting back into your boat and more. Don’t let this awesome opportunity drift away! If you are have already taken the course or have equivalent knowledge and would like to join us, feel free to use this as an Open Pool Kayaking Session.
Aug 6
Teen Climbing
Cost: $39
Begins: 10am      Ends: 3pm
Sign up by: Aug 1

Join Outdoor Adventure as we head over to Davis to do some rock climbing.  One of the earliest climbing gyms in the country, the Rocknasium boasts 8,000 square feet of climbable terrain.  Their facility has climbs ranging in difficulty from the super easy to the super hard.  Trip includes transportation and rental if necessary. Teens should be belay qualified prior to trip. Signups will be taken through the Teen Zone or call 424-3131.
Aug 7
Kayak Roll Class
Cost: $19
Begins: 5pm      Ends: 8pm
Sign up by: Aug 6

Being able to roll a kayak is the gateway to enjoying your kayaking experience.  In the warm and safe water of the Travis Aquatic Center, our experienced adventure staff will teach you all you need to know to roll a kayak.  This class is ideal if you want to try sea kayaking or become a whitewater boater!  Successful completion of our Beginning Sea Kayaking, Beginning Whitewater Kayaking, or equivalent knowledge is a prerequisite to this class. If you are have already taken the course or have equivalent knowledge and would like to join us, feel free to use this as an Open Pool Kayaking Session.
Aug 9
American River White Water Rafting Day Trip
Cost: $49
Begins at: 7:30am       Ends at: 7pm
Sign Up Dead Line: Aug 7

The American River runs right through our own backyard, and has some of the greatest class III and IV rafting west of the Mississippi. This trip will get your adrenaline pumping. Join our experienced guides for a day of river running through rapids such as Satan’s Cesspool and Bouncing Rock. These trips fill up quick, so sign up soon!
Aug 10
Advanced Whitewater Kayaking
Cost: $39
Begins: 9am      Ends: 6pm
Sign up by: Aug 7

This is what it’s all about, WHITEWATER! This course will help to fine tune the skills you need to negotiate and evaluate rapids. You must successfully complete the Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking Class or have equivalent knowledge to participate in this class. Class will include all equipment, transportation, and professional instruction.  If you are have already taken the course or have equivalent knowledge and would like to join us, feel free to use this as a Whitewater Kayaking trip.
Aug 12
Beginning Whitewater Kayaking
Cost: $19
Begins at: 5pm      Ends at: 8pm
Sign Up Dead Line: Aug 8

This is the perfect course to get you started in the awesome sport of whitewater kayaking. We will teach you all the necessary skills in the controlled environment of the Travis Aquatic Center. Course skills will include wet-exit, turning and propulsion strokes, and more. Don’t let this sport pass you by! If you are have already taken the course or have equivalent knowledge and would like to join us, feel free to use this as an Open Pool Kayaking Session.
Aug 13
Teen White Water Rafting Day Trip
Cost: $49
Begins: 7:30am       Ends: 7pm
Sign up by: Aug 8

The American River runs right through our own backyard, and has some of the greatest class III and IV rafting west of the Mississippi. This trip will get your adrenaline pumping. Join our experienced guides for a day of river running through rapids such as Satan’s Cesspool and Bouncing Rock. These trips fill up quick, so sign up now!  Signups will be taken through the Teen Zone or call 424-3131.
Aug 14
Kayak Roll Class
Cost: $19
Begins: 5pm      Ends: 8pm
Sign up by: Aug 13

Being able to roll a kayak is the gateway to enjoying your kayaking experience.  In the warm and safe water of the Travis Aquatic Center, our experienced adventure staff will teach you all you need to know to roll a kayak.  This class is ideal if you want to try sea kayaking or become a whitewater boater!  Successful completion of our Beginning Sea Kayaking, Beginning Whitewater Kayaking, or equivalent knowledge is a prerequisite to this class. If you are have already taken the course or have equivalent knowledge and would like to join us, feel free to use this as an Open Pool Kayaking Session.
Aug 16-17
American River White Water Rafting Overnighter
Cost: $89
Begins: Sat, 7:30am    Ends: Sun, 7pm
Sign up by: Aug 14

Join Outdoor Recreation as we head towards the Sierra Nevada Mountains into the heart of Gold Country. We will whitewater raft for two days while enjoying great weather, good people and good food. These overnight trips are a blast! Come and join us for a day of river running through rapids such as Triple Threat and Trouble Maker.  Once we are off the river, we will set up camp, cook a delicious dinner and enjoy good conversation under the stars.  The next morning after breakfast, we will hop back onto the river and ride through the gorge in such rapids as Satan’s Cesspool and Fowler’s Rock.
** There will be a pre-trip meeting Aug 14 at 4:30pm, everyone must attend. **
Aug 23
San Francisco Self Guided Bike Tour/ Treasure Hunt
Cost: $39
Begins: 8am   Ends: 7pm
Sign up by: Aug 21

We will be headed to the city to do some site seeing, but in a whole new way. Join the OAP as we take bikes through downtown San Francisco to really get to know the city. Everyone on the trip will be divided into groups and given a GPS unit so they can find the “Hidden Treasures” of San Francisco. Take pictures of what makes San Francisco the city it is. Then ride across the Golden Gate Bridge to meet the rest of the group and driver at the Presidio Yacht Club for dinner.
Aug 23
Intro to Surfing
Cost: $49
Begins: 7am      Ends: 7pm
Sign up by: Aug 21

We are going to Monterey to meet up with our instructors and hit the water.  Surfing is a fun and exciting sport and you couldn’t ask for a better location than the Monterey Bay.  If you have already taken this course or have equivalent knowledge and would like to join us, feel free to use this as a surfing trip.
Aug 24
American River White Water Rafting Day Trip
Cost: $49
Begins at: 7:30am       Ends at: 7pm
Sign Up Dead Line: Aug 21

The American River runs right through our own backyard, and has some of the greatest class III and IV rafting west of the Mississippi. This trip will get your adrenaline pumping. Join our experienced guides for a day of river running through rapids such as Satan’s Cesspool and Bouncing Rock. These trips fill up quick, so sign up soon!
Aug 26
Beginning Whitewater Kayaking
Cost: $19
Begins at: 5pm      Ends at: 8pm
Sign Up Dead Line: Aug 22

This is the perfect course to get you started in the awesome sport of whitewater kayaking. We will teach you all the necessary skills in the controlled environment of the Travis Aquatic Center. Course skills will include wet-exit, turning and propulsion strokes, and more. Don’t let this sport pass you by! If you are have already taken the course or have equivalent knowledge and would like to join us, feel free to use this as an Open Pool Kayaking Session.
Aug 27
Basic Bike Maintenance
Cost: $14
Begins: 5pm      Ends: 7pm
Sign up by: Aug 22

We all know that cycling is a great way to keep you looking your best.  This is the way to give something back to what has given you so much. Join The Work’s bike techs and learn how to tinker with your bike. Lean how to change a tire, adjust your breaks, adjust your derailleurs, and more.  This class will teach you how to get that old bike back on the road and keep it in good working order.  Don’t forget to bring your bike!  Price does not include parts.
Aug 28
Kayak Roll Class
Cost: $19
Begins: 5pm      Ends: 8pm
Sign up by: Aug 27

Being able to roll a kayak is the gateway to enjoying your kayaking experience.  In the warm and safe water of the Travis Aquatic Center, our experienced adventure staff will teach you all you need to know to roll a kayak.  This class is ideal if you want to try sea kayaking or become a whitewater boater!  Successful completion of our Beginning Sea Kayaking, Beginning Whitewater Kayaking, or equivalent knowledge is a prerequisite to this class. If you are have already taken the course or have equivalent knowledge and would like to join us, feel free to use this as an Open Pool Kayaking Session.



Contact Us
Hours of Operation
Outdoor Recreation
273 Ellis Dr. Bldg. 863
Travis AFB, CA 94535
707.424.5659
Fax: 707.424.0500 Directions

Summer Hours
April-September
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri: 8am-6pm
Wednesday: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 9am-1pm
*We are closed on Sundays*

Winter Hours
October-March
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Sat: 9am-1pm
*We are closed on Sundays*