Outdoor Adventures
Does Texas A&M University-Kingsville Recreational Sports offer outdoor adventure trips?
While Texas A&M- Kingsville Recreational Sports doesn't directly offer outdoor adventure trips, we've partnered with Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Outdoor Adventures to allow TAMUK students the opportunity to participate on the Texas A&M- Corpus Christi Outdoor Adventure Trips. TAMUK Students can get more information on Texas A&M-Corpus Christi trips, clinic and outdoor equipment rentals here.
How much do trips cost? Do I need to have my own camping gear?
Cost of the trips vary. Cost covers transportation, dinners, and camping gear needed for the trip. TAMUK Recreational Sports can help provide financial assistance to help cover the cost. Complete the Outdoor Adventure Interest Form at the top of this page for more information on financial assistance.
Where do the trips depart from?
All trips depart from the Dugan Wellness Center on the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi campus. TAMUK students will need to get transportation to the Dugan Wellness Center. If a TAMUK student needs transportation to the Dugan Wellness Center email recsports@tamuk.edu.
Can TAMUK Students rent outdoor equipment for personal use from Texas A&M- Corpus Christi Outdoor Adventures?
Yes! Part of the partnership allows TAMUK students to rent equipment from Texas A&M- Corpus Christi. For equipment available for rent and prices please visit https://www.tamucc.edu/rec-sports/equipment.php.
Backpacking Lost Maples
Date: November 13th-15th
Cost: $75 per person
Cost covers gear, transportation, dinner, reservations, etc.
Think you know Texas? Try coming out with us as we backpack through one of the hidden gems in Hill Country, Lost Maples State Natural Area.
Skydiving
Date: October 3rd
Cost: $160 per person
Join us on an opportunity to scratch skydiving off the old bucket list. If you are brave enough, you will get to experience about a minute of free fall followed by a gentle descent back to solid ground. Guaranteed to be a trip not easily forgotten.
Arkansas Backpacking
Date: December 13th-20th
Cost: TBD
Cost covers gear, transportation, dinner, reservations.
Come with us as we take on Arkansas Backpacking! We'll be camping, seeing waterfalls and historic towns and sites across one of the most popular National Parks in the East US. Sunrises and sunsets as the fog rolls in... what better way to spend your last month of the year?
Kayaking Clinic 1
Date: September 20th
Cost: $20 per person
Cost covers gear and services
Come and learn paddling techniques with fun people at local locations.
Surfing Clinic 1
Date: September 19th
Cost: $20 per person
Cost covers gear and services
Have you ever wanted to learn how to surf, or just wanted to improve your skills? Come out to the beach with us for the day to give it a shot.
Colorado Bend
Date: October 9th-11th
Cost: $85 per person
Cost covers gear, transportation, dinner, reservations, etc.
Join us as we paddle down the Colorado Bend! We'll be camping at night and working our way to the pick up spot. Just a bunch of bend rats for the weekend!
Windsurfing Clinic
Date: October 25th
Cost: $40 per person
The Southern Gulf Coast of Texas is revered for its windsurfing potential. Come try your hand at the invigorating sport of windsurfing in waters of the stunning Padre Island National Seashore.
Inks Lake and Longhorn Cavern
Date: September 25th-27th
Cost: $85 per person
Cost covers gear, transportation, dinner, reservations etc.
Come with us as we explore Inks Lake and Longhorn Cavern! We'll hike out to our campsites and enjoy the area, and then take a day trip to explore the Longhorn Caverns! A great way to enjoy parts of central Texas and spend a weekend hitting two state parks.
Surfing Clinic 2
Date: October 17th
Cost: $20 per person
Cost covers gear and services.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to surf, or just wanted to improve your skills? Come out to the beach with us for the day to give it a shot.
Kayaking Clinic 2
Date: September 20th
Cost: $20 per person
Cost covers gear and services
Come and learn paddling techniques with fun people at local locations.
Clinic Offerings
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi offers clinics in skydiving, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking and surfing. Click here to get dates and pricing for all the clinic offerings.