IUOA serves as a gateway to outdoor involvement for students and the greater Bloomington community. Boost your academic schedule with
an outdoor course, rent gear for your personal adventure, join an IU Outdoors event on campus, or visit us in Eigenmann Hall for a Wednesday Workshop to learn more about outdoor wellness, leadership, and inclusive experiences.
Get your group outside, active, and climbing
this winter! Rental available for campus and non-campus entities.
Looking for a way to get your group involved and active this summer? Work with IUOA to design a facilitated on or off-campus outdoor event!
Design your ProgramFor 50 years, IU Outdoor Adventures (IUOA) has provided the best in outdoor recreation to Indiana University. Since its founding in 1972 as a Union Board committee, IUOA has helped members of the IU community lead active lifestyles by providing opportunities to participate in trips, workshops, and other activities that foster a love of the outdoors.
Indiana University Outdoor Adventures promotes purposeful recreation by providing diverse programs, products, and services for Indiana University and the surrounding communities. IUOA fosters personal growth and active lifestyle through experiential education, facilitated reflection, environmental stewardship, and leadership development.
