Custom Group Experience
Campus Recreation's Custom Group Experience programs strive to create opportunities for engagement of student and community groups that foster a sense of empowerment and community. Programs and trips are designed to meet the goals and vision of the group. We provide custom group experiences that:
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Engage participants in adventure and fun
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Empower collaborative individuals to positively impact their communities around the world
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Incorporate outcome–based learning experiences that follow a "challenge of choice" philosophy for achieving individual and collective goals
Program Requests:
Interested groups should fill out an Initial Intake Form. Forms should be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to their desired program date. Based on the group's request, an agreement will be made to accommodate that participant count. If the group increases the amount of participants, they will be charged according to the per person rate for each additional participant. There is no guarantee that an increase will be possible once the agreement has been signed.
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Custom Group Fitness Experience
Custom Group Fitness Experience may include private fitness classes from any of the formats listed below. Classes can be designed to focus on muscular endurance, power, agility, flexibility, or mindfulness. Format options will depend on instructor availability.
Available formats for Custom Group Fitness Experiences Class Format Cost Mind/Body: Yoga, Pilates, Barre $60 for 60 minute class Dance Fitness $60 for 60 minute class Strength/Cardio: HIIT, Total Body Strength $60 for 60 minute class Cycling $60 for 60 minute class up to 35 people F45 Training $75 for 45 minute class up to 27 people There is an additional $10 minimum fee for hosting fitness classes outside of Campus Recreation facility spaces.
Other class formats may be available upon request.
For more information about everything Fitness & Wellness has to offer, visit the Fitness and Wellness website.
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Custom Well-Being Experience
Group well-being activities are designed to provide wellness opportunities. Focused on strengthening or nurturing the 8 dimensions of well-being, including: physical, emotional, social, occupational, intellectual, environmental, and spiritual. Participants will engage in activities that enhance the 8 dimensions of well-being. Sessions provide groups of 10-20 individuals with the opportunity to experience well-being together.
Program fees are determined based on program duration, equipment used, space, and group size. Program fees may be assessed per participant for some programs.
Custom well-being experiences are available by request only. Please email Bill Dunn to organize your experience today!
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Custom Aquatics & CPR Certification Experiences
Custom CPR Courses
Custom CPR courses are available to groups of 5 or more that need to be certified together. Groups of 10 or more may require more than one course date.
- Requests must be submitted at least 30 days before the desired certification course date.
- Dates, times, and course capacities for custom First Aid/CPR/AED courses are limited based on facility space and instructor availability.
- All courses utilize a blended learning format in which online course content must be completed before the start of the in-person session. Online learning content will take approximately 1-4 hours to complete.
- Due to the amount of equipment involved in teaching a course, we cannot travel to you to.
- All courses will take place at Fike Recreation Center.
- Course fees are assessed per participant in the course.
Custom Lifeguard Courses
Custom lifeguard courses are available to groups of 5 or more that need to be certified together. Groups larger than 10 cannot be accommodated.
- Requests must be submitted at least 30 days before the desired certification course date.
- Dates, times, and course capacities for custom lifeguard courses are limited based on facility space and instructor availability.
- All courses utilize a blended learning format in which online course content must be completed before the start of the in-person session. Online learning content will take approximately 7 hours to complete.
- In-person instruction is taught over the course of several days (20 hours).
- All courses will take place at Fike Recreation Center.
- Course fees are assessed per participant in the course.
Custom Group Swim Lessons
Bring your group or organization to learn water safety with us! Custom group lessons provide groups of 20 individuals the opportunity to come learn together. Groups will partner with our Aquatics Specialists to learn skills such as: front swimming, back floats, treading water, and more.
- Requests must be submitted at least 30 days before the desired swim lesson date.
- Dates, times, and course capacities for custom group swim lessons are limited based on facility space and instructor availability.
- All swim lessons will take place at the pool in McHugh Natatorium within Fike Recreation Center.
- Course fees are assessed per participant.
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Custom CORE Trips
Get outside as a team! CORE offers a variety of adventure trips and programs for groups that are looking to get outside and explore the beauty of the Upstate. CORE offers the following trips and programs to choose from:
- Whitewater Rafting on the Nantahala River: $60 per person*
- Hike in the Upstate: $20 per person*
- SUP and S’mores on Lake Hartwell: $15 per person*
*Minimum group size is 8. Prices are subject to change based on availability and group size.
Forms should be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to their desired program date. Based on the group's request, an agreement will be made to accommodate that participant count. If the group increases the amount of participants, they will be charged according to the per person rate for each additional participant. There is no guarantee that an increase will be possible once the agreement has been signed.
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Custom Group Events on Lake Hartwell
Looking to adventure close to campus? Groups can request to reserve the firepit next to Lake Hartwell or reserve kayaks and paddleboards! Additional staffing may be required for some eventsRates are as followed:
- Firepit: $50 per hour
- Paddleboard Group Rate: $25 per boat
- Kayak Group Rate: $20 per boat
- Staffing Fee: $15 per hour
*A minimum rental of 6 kayaks and/or paddleboards is required for a group rental*
*Prices are subject to change based on availability and group size.
Forms should be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to their desired program date. Based on the group's request, an agreement will be made to accommodate that participant count. If the group increases the amount of participants, they will be charged according to the per person rate for each additional participant. There is no guarantee that an increase will be possible once the agreement has been signed.
