Past Trips
Below is a list of events from previous semesters.
September 2018
Florida Keys Snorkeling & Kayaking Trip
DATES: September 15, 2018
NSU DEPARTURE: 6:15 a.m. meet in the Shark Circle
NSU ARRIVAL: Approximately 5:00 p.m.
TRIP INCLUDES: guided experience, lunch and snacks, boat trip, snorkel gear, kayak rental and tips.
LENGTH OF TRIP: 1 day
PARTICIPANTS: Max 30
DETAILS: Spend the day in the keys exploring above and below the water! The first half of the day will be spent underwater exploring coral reefs. After lunch, we will discover life in the mangroves on a guided kayak tour. On the way home we'll stop for smoothies at Robert Is Here!
COST: $90 for NSU Students (currently not open to Faculty/Staff/Alumni)
October 2018
Florida Spring Camping & Canoeing Trip
DATES: September 29-30, 2018
NSU DEPARTURE: 6:00 a.m.
TRIP INCLUDES: guided experience, coach bus transportation, camping supplies, all meals, snacks, guides, canoe rentals, tube rentals, tips and entrance fees.
LENGTH OF TRIP: 2 day / 1 night
PARTICIPANTS: Max 30
DETAILS: Canoe the Wekiwa River. Tube down the turquoise Rock Springs, camp beneath the stars and enjoy a crackling campfire.
COST: $140 for NSU Students (currently not open to Faculty/Staff/Alumni)
Saturday, September 16
Day Trip: Snorkeling and Kayaking in Key Largo
Cost: $18 (Includes guided experience, lunch and snacks, boat trip, snorkel gear, kayak rental and tips)
Location:
Rainbow Reef Dive Center
100 Ocean Drive
Mile Marker 100
Key Largo, FL 33037
Sat. - Sun., September 30 - October 1
Overnight Trip: Camping in Florida Springs
Cost: $80 (Includes guided experience, coach bus transportation, camping supplies, all meals and snacks, guides, canoe rentals, tube rentals, tips and entrance fee)
Location:
Florida Springs
Saturday, October 15
Day Trip: Canoe Excursion at Trapper Nelson's Loxahatchee River
Cost: $75 (Includes guided experience, lunch and snacks, canoe rental, entrance fees and tips)
Location:
Trapper Nelson State Park
Thanksgiving, November 21 - 25
Thanksgiving Break Trip: North Carolina Mountains
Cost: $170 (Includes guided experience, 4 nights in mountain cabins, spelunking/caving, waterfall hike, sunset hike, night hike, Asheville tour, park entrance fee, all meals (excluding travel), and gear)
Location:
North Carolina Mountains
Saturday, January 27
Day Trip: Horseback Riding at American Horse Trails
Cost: $39 (Includes lunch, guides, park entrance, paddle board + life jacket rental )
Location:
American Horse Trails
4928 SW 198th Terrace
Southwest Ranches, FL 33332
Sat. - Sun., February 10 - 11
Overnight Trip: Canoeing at Bone Valley Peace River
Cost: $75 (Includes guided experience, cabins, all meals, coach bus transportation, snacks, canoe rentals, tips and entrance fees)
Location:
Peace River
Spring Break, March 5 - 9
Spring Break Trip: Costa Rica Jungle and Beaches
Cost: $375 (Includes guided experience, accommodations in eco-lodge and hidden camping location, all means in country, white water rafting, jungle hike, night hike, waterfall hike, waterfall rappelling, park entrance fee and gear)
Location:
Costa Rica Jungle and Beaches
Sat.–Sun., Jan. 28–29
Overnight Trip: Camping & Kayaking at Cayo Costa Island
Cost: $75 (Includes: ferry shuttle, transportation, guides, camp fee, park entrance fee, 1 breakfast/lunch/ dinner, most camping supplies, kayak rental, night hike)
Location:
Cayo Costa State Park
Friday , February 10
Day Trip: Full Moon Kayaking Trip at Anne Kolb Park
Cost: $30 (Includes: guides, park entrance, kayak + life jacket rental, and transportation)
Location:
West Lake/Anne Kolb Park
751 Sheridan St. Hollywood, FL 33019
Saturday, February 18
Day Trip: Hiking at Jonathan Dickenson State Park
Cost: $38 (Includes: guides, park entrance, lunch and transportation)
Location:
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
16450 SE Federal Highway
Hobesound, FL 33455
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Day Trip: Horseback Riding at American Horse Trails
Cost: $39 (Includes: lunch, guides, park entrance, paddle board + life jacket rental )
Location:
American Horse Trails
4928 SW 198th Terrace
Southwest Ranches, FL 33332
Saturday, April 22
Day Trip: Beach Day & Paddle Boarding at Matheson Hammock State Park
Cost: $39 (Includes: lunch, guides, park entrance, paddle board + life jacket rental )
Location:
Matheson Hammock State Park
9610 Old Cutler Rd
Coral Gables, FL 33756
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Day Trip: Full Moon Kayaking and Snorkeling at Whiskey Creek
Cost: $20 (Includes kayaking, dinner, s'mores and transportation)
Location:
Whiskey Creek in John U Lloyd State Park
6503N Ocean Dr.
Dania Beach, FL 33004
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Day Trip: Snorkeling in Key Largo
Cost: $18 (Includes snorkel equipment, lunch and transportation)
Location:
Rainbow Reef Dive Center
100 Ocean Drive
Mile Marker 100
Key Largo, FL 33037
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Day Trip: Paintballing at Extreme Rage Paintball Park
Ticket Price: $20 (Includes all equipment, paint balls, lunch and transportation)
Location:
Extreme Rage Paintball Park
6401 Sheridan Street
Hollywood, FL
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Day Trip: Snorkeling in Fort Lauderdale
Cost: $15 (Includes snorkel equipment, lunch and transportation)
Location:
Sea Experience
801 Seabreeze Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Day Trip: Snorkeling in Key Largo
Cost: $24 (Includes snorkeling equipment, lunch and transportation)
Location:
Ocean Divers
522 Caribbean Drive
Key Largo, FL 33037
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Day Trip: Full Moon Kayaking at Oleta State Park
Cost: $30 (Includes full moon kayak tour, bon- fire, s’mores, dinner, and transportation)
Location:
Oleta State Park
3400 NE 163rd St,
North Miami Beach, FL 33160
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
Day Trip: Biking and Paddle Boarding at Oleta State Park
Cost: $24 (Includes bike, helmet, paddle board rental, boxed lunch, and transportation)
Location:
Oleta State Park
3400 NE 163rd St,
North Miami Beach, FL 33160
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22
Day Service Trip: Beach Clean Up at John U Lloyd State Park
Cost: FREE (Includes snorkel equipment, helmet, boxed lunch, and transportation) participants receive 3 serve hours.
Location:
John U Lloyd State Park (Renamed to Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park)
6503 North Ocean Drive
Dania Beach, FL 33004
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Day Trip: Night Paintballing at Extreme Rage Paintball Park
Cost: $22 (Includes all paintball equipment, paintballs, chest-protector, mask, and transportation)
Location:
Extreme Rage Paintball Park
6401 Sheridan Street
Hollywood, FL 33024
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Day Trip: Bike Tour at Shark Valley Loop
Cost: $19 (Includes helmet and bike rental, boxed lunch, and transportation)
Location:
Shark Valley Loop Rd.
Miami, FL 33194
Saturday, September 12
Day Trip: Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Blue Heron Bridge
Cost: $10 (includes snorkeling, scuba, equipment and lunch)
Location:
Blue Heron Bridge in Phil Foster State Park
900 E. Blue Heron Boulevard
Riviera Beach, Florida 33404
Saturday, September 26
Day Trip: Rapids Water Park
Cost: $15 (includes park entry and meal ticket)
Location:
Rapids Water Park
6566 N. Military Trail
Riviera Beach, FL 33407
Saturday, October 17
Day Trip: Fishing Charter at Sea Legs Marina
Cost: $20 (includes fishing equipment and lunch)
Location:
Sea Legs Marina
5398 North Ocean Drive
Hollywood FL, 33019
Saturday, October 24
Day Trip: Mountain Biking at Blue Mood Outdoor Center
Cost: $15 (includes bike rental, guided tour and lunch)
Location:
Blue Moon Outdoor Center
3400 NE 163rd St.
North Miami Beach, FL 33160
Saturday, October 31
Day Trip: Paintballing at Extreme Rage Paintball Park
Cost: $20 (includes entry fee, paintball equipment and lunch)
Location:
Extreme Rage Paintball Park
6401 Sheridan St.
Hollywood, FL 33024
Saturday, November 14
Day Trip: Horseback Riding at American Horse Trails
Cost: $20 (includes ride and lunch)
Location:
American Horse Trails
4928 SW 198th Terrace
Southwest Ranches, FL 33332