Outdoor Education


Outdoor Education
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Outdoor Education at RIT provides experiential and adventure-based programs and services that promote personal development, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.


Wellness Courses
Outdoor Education offers a wide variety of outdoor and adventure-related Wellness Education courses. You may find yourself on the water, in the woods, in the mountains, or even right here on campus. Whitewater kayaking, bike maintenance, rock climbing, maple sugaring, bee keeping, wilderness medicine, and much more! Search “WINT” in SIS for a list of courses.
Red Barn Climbing

Red Barn Climbing is RIT’s very own indoor rock climbing gym located in the Red Barn at the west end of campus. Boasting over 5,000 feet of bouldering terrain, and offering day-passes, semester memberships, and climbing shoe rentals are nominally priced for RIT students.
Red Barn Climbing is a bouldering-only gym, where climbs are shorter and falls are protected with padding. Climbing routes are set and maintained to accommodate all skill levels, from beginner to expert.
Student Outdoor Leaders
Interested in becoming an Outdoor Leader with Outdoor Education? Contact us to learn how you can apply to our Student Outdoor Leaders (SOL) program and develop practical competencies in outdoor leadership, backcountry navigation, and wilderness risk management!
Faculty and Staff

Did you know...
Faculty and staff members can also participate in student wellness classes offered each semester? Registration for faculty/staff occurs after all students have registered.
How to register:
- If you have taken classes at RIT previously, register at Student Information System.
- If you have never taken a course at RIT, please complete a registration form.
Contact Us
Outdoor Education
outdoored@rit.edu
585-475-7050