Activity Participation Fee Savings

(See below for membership fee)

Member quote:  "I think you guys are doing a GREAT job!  I like the quantity and variety of offerings, very impressive. I lean toward the inexpensive activities and happily there are plenty of them. Keep up the good work!"

Club members save an average of $39* on each outdoor adventure!

Adventure

Typical Participation Fee --

Outdoor Adventure

Social Club

All activities are priced at cost, (including a contribution to the trip leader for his/her planning efforts, leadership, and expertise)

Participation Fee--

Other

Local Businesses

(with some of the same extras included, and some not)

AVERAGE SAVINGS

with the Outdoor Adventure Social Club*

Horseback Trail Riding

$35.

Extras included:  carpool gas money

$90 Save $55
Kayaking

$30.

Extras included:  instruction, gear, and carpool gas money

$90 Save $60
Canoeing

$27.

Extras included:  instruction, gear, and carpool gas money

$70 Save $43
Hiking

$0 to $7.

Extras included:  carpool gas money.

$15 Save $11.50
Backpacking

$25.

Extras included:  instruction, gear, dinner, s'mores, breakfast, and carpool gas money

$45 Save $20
Outdoor Rock Climbing

$30 to $40.

Extras included:  instruction, gear, and carpool gas money

$75 Save $40
Caving

$20.

Extras included:  instruction, gear, and carpool gas money

$62.50 Save $42.50
Biking

$0.

Extras included:  instruction

n/a n/a
Other Outdoor Adventures listed in the table below

Priced at cost

plus $0 to $3 for the trip leader.

Members often get group discounts.

varies Value of OASC group discount
Social Activities

Free or priced at cost.

Members often get group discounts.

varies Value of OASC group discount

* The overall average savings for UVa students, faculty, staff, and spouses is $30

due to special pricing they are eligible to receive at a UVa department.

 

All activities are priced at cost, and group discounts are passed on directly to activity participants.  In addition, there is a membership fee to cover the thousands of dollars of equipment purchase, club social space rent, club library book purchase, and office, website, advertising, and management expenses.

This page was last updated on July 8, 2008.

 

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