Off-Campus Events & Partnerships
UBCycles Social Ride
Enjoy a social bike ride with our UBCycles leaders and other cycling lovers! Whether you are new to cycling or want a casual ride with friends, this 25km roundtrip route from UBCO to Downtown Kelowna and back is perfect for everyone!
Date: July 24
Time: 9:00 – 10:30am
Location: Meeting at the parking lot M near the gymnasium on campus
Cost: $15
learn to rock climb
Learn to climb with 4 fun-filled nights at Beyond The Crux Climbing Gym – each night is a 1.5 hour session on Monday or Friday. At the conclusion of this course you will feel comfortable and confident at the climbing gym and be able to top rope climb without instruction/supervision. The class includes rental equipment and instruction by certified climbing instructors. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the climbing gym.
Dates: Mondays, July 4 – July 25; or Thursdays, July 8 – July 29
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Location: Beyond the Crux
Cost: $50
disc golf lessons
Join us Thursdays for a 4-week session of Disc Golf. UBCO Recreation is partnering with the Kelowna Disc Golf Association (KDGA) to offer lessons on Thursdays from June 2 to June 23 from 5:30-6:30pm.
Registration is just $40 for 4 weekly classes. Your registration will include your membership to the KDGA for the year. This will allow you to participate in any of the KDGA events throughout the year.
Dates: Thursdays, June 2 to 30
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Location: UBCO Nonis Field (first 2 sessions) & Knox Mountain Disc Golf Course (final 2 sessions)
Cost: $40
golf lessons (Okanagan golf club)
Golf lessons at the Okanagan Golf Club starting this spring! Group lessons are a great way to learn all aspects of the game with your friends in a fun and relaxing environment.
Lessons include 4, 1-hour sessions on Monday nights.
Dates available:
- Mondays, July 11 – August 1
- Mondays, August 8 – 29
- Mondays, September 5 – 26
Location: Okanagan Golf Club – 3200 Via Centrale
Time: 6:00-7:00pm or 7:15-8:15pm
Cost: $79 for Students; $99 for Staff
stand up paddle board lessons
Get out on the water this spring with the Kelowna Paddle Centre!
Recreation has partnered with the Kelowna Paddle Centre to offer this unique experience for UBCO students, staff & faculty.
Sessions include a paddle board lesson and rentals, including a paddle board, life jacket, and paddle.
Dates:
- Sundays, June 12, 19 & 26
- Sundays, July 10, 17 & 24
- Sundays, August 7, 14 & 21
Time: 1:00-2:30pm
Location: 3020 Abbott Street
Cost: $70 ($50 for students)
Rock climbing drop ins
ALL SUMMER LONG
Student, staff & faculty drop-in Tuesdays and Fridays until the end of August. Climb anytime during the day for $12.00 drop-in which is a $3.00 savings. Shoe and harness rental for $2.25.
No registration is required, just show your student card or UBC ID!
Dates: Tuesdays & Fridays
Time: Anytime during open hours
Cost: $12
Location: Beyond the Crux