Need to get away from the urban lifestyle for a weekend or even a day? UIC’s Outdoor Adventure Program provides students with outdoor experiences that are educational, inspiring, and fun.  Join us on our next adventure as we climb, hike, kayak, paddle, camp, ski, cook, and learn in a beautiful and natural environment.

outdoors group photo

I love the Outdoor Program because it allowed me to step out of my comfort zone, from hiking and enjoying nature to discovering new places and meeting new people. I got to try skiing and snowboarding for the first time, and the best one yet: skydiving! The adrenaline of jumping out of a plane was incredible. It had always been on my bucket list, and now I can’t wait to do it again. The program offers so many opportunities, I’ve met incredible people, and the national and state parks we visit are absolutely amazing. Definitely one of the things I’ll miss the most now that I’ve graduated.

-Katherine Barrios Carrillo  |  Class of 2025

Climbing and Outdoor Adventure Coordinator

737 S. Halsted St., Chicago, Illinois 60607