EXPLORE AND ENGAGE WITH HONORS in ACTION & Adventure WV
- Length: 6 Days | May 9th - 14th, 2026
- Cost: $300.00 - payment plans are available
- Benefits: Students who participate in this program will receive a White Service badge and can track their hours via iServe.
Community Service is meaningful and Outdoor Adventure is unforgettable
Join Honors in Action and Adventure WV for a week of service, exploration and adventure in North Central West Virginia. This trip features volunteer opportunities with local organizations tackling issues like animal welfare and food security followed by afternoons and evenings hiking, biking and white-water rafting.
Along the way, you’ll reflect on your experiences, connect with fellow Honors students, and earn your White Service Badge.
As a land-grant university, service is central to WVU’s mission. This trip introduces you to organizations making a real difference in our communities and encourages you to give back throughout your time in the Honors College and beyond.
Come explore, engage and put Honors in Action.
Food, lodging, activities, and transportation are included in the cost!
Please Note: This trip is for any outdoor experience level, and all Adventure WV trips require that students meet the Essential Eligibility Criteria.
Trip Itinerary
| Day | Date | What's Happening? |
| 1 | 5/9 | Introduction & team building at the Outdoor Education Center |
| 2 | 5/10 | Volunteering at a local organization and hiking at Cooper's Rock |
| 3 | 5/11 | Volunteering at a local organization and biking or water-based activities at Morgantown Adventure Outfitters |
| 4 | 5/12 | Volunteering at a local organization and High Ropes Course at the Outdoor Education Center |
| 5 | 5/13 | Whitewater rafting and dinner at Black Bear Burritos
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| 6 | 5/14 | End of trip |
payment options
- To help provide more flexiblity, students can now elect to pay a $95.00 initial deposit to secure their spot on the trip. This fee becomes non-refundable 30 days before our departure date.
- The remaining balance can then be paid over time, alleviating the need to pay the full amount upfront.
- Students will have the option to post their remaining balances to either their student account via a STAR Charge or opt into a periodic payment plan through our WVUGo platform.
- Both these options are subject to payment deadlines and other criteria.
- Payment deadline for this program is May 1st, 2026.
- Visit our Guided Trip Policy and Details page for additional information on registration and cancellation procedures.
Questions
Have questions or would like to talk through the program details? Email Kurtis Dennison to get connected to our team of staff and faculty coordinating this trip.