Join the EROS team at Associated Students! Help us put on sexuality events and workshops, manage our library of resources and referral database, and give out free safer sex materials!  Ideal for those interested in sexuality, sex education, sexual and reproductive health, event planning and social equity. Last day to apply is September 29th at 5:00pm.  tinyurl.com/eros-fall24Hosted by: Associated Students Educational and Referral Organization for Sexuality (EROS) , Associated StudentsAdditional Information can be found at: https://sfsu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10482838

Register to rent a kayak at Lake Merced starting at 12pm on scheduled Friday's.  Pre-Registration is required, and participants must show up at noon to get a kayak.   Please note that all participants should be able to swim and will be required to complete the free paddling orientation (provided onsite) prior to paddling.    All Equipment is provided at no cost. It's recommended however that participants wear sunscreen, sun hat and clothes that you don't mind getting possibly wet in.  Wearing a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) is always required and paddling will be limited to set monitored boundaries on the waterHosted by: Campus Recreation- The Mashouf Wellness CenterAdditional Information can be found at: https://sfsu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10179553

Join us for a day of reconnecting with nature through kayaking and painting. Whether you are a seasoned painter or a first-time kayaker this event will have your inspiration flowing. Grab a paddle and paintbrush, and join us for paddle and paint!Hosted by: Campus Recreation- The Mashouf Wellness CenterAdditional Information can be found at: https://sfsu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10253707

Intro to Climbing 9/6 1pm-3pm Top Rope 9/6 1pm-3pm Anchor Building 9/13 1pm-3pm Lead Climbing 9/13 1pm-3pm Intro to Outdoor Climbing 9/19 3pm-4pm Rappel 9/20 1pm-3pm Top Rope 9/20 9am-11am Rescues 9/27 1pm-3pm Intro to Climbing 10/4 1pm-3pm Top Rope 10/4 1pm-3pm Anchor Building 10/11 1pm-3pm Intro to Outdoor Climbing 10/17 3pm-4pm Lead Climbing 10/18 9am-11am Rappel 10/18 1pm-3pm Rescues 10/25 1pm-3pm Intro to Climbing 11/1 1pm-3pm Top Rope 11/1 1pm-3pm Outdoor Climbing Clinic Day Trip Nov 2 9am-5pm Anchor Building 11/8 9am-11am Lead Climbing 11/8 1pm-3pm Top Rope 11/8 1pm-3pm Lead Climbing 11/15 9am-11am Rappel 11/15 1pm-3pm Intro to Outdoor Climbing 11/21 3pm-4pm Rescues 11/22 1pm-3pmIndoor Climbing Focused Clinics: Intro to Climbing Clinic: Join us for an Intro to Climbing Clinic, where climbers will learn more about climbing in a welcoming environment with other climbers who are new or as curious to know more about the sport.  Tope Rope Clinic:Join us for our Top Rope Clinic, where you will learn the ins and outs of top rope climbing and belaying.   The clinic covers how to belay as well as introduces safety checks and communication with your climbing partner before leaving the ground.  A Top Rope Clinic should set you up for success to pass the Top Rope Assessment after practice to earn your blue belt qualification at our climbing wall.  The clinic is open to climbers of all abilities from beginner (never climbed before) to advanced.  Come learn how to climb with us! Lead Climbing Clinic:Join us for a Lead Climbing Clinic where you will learn how to lead climb and lead belay.  The clinic goes over how to clip, how to position yourself when clipping, how to stack a rope, lead belaying with a grigri, additional climbing commands and much more.  Upon completion and practice, climbers should be set up to pass our lead climbing assessment where you would earn your pink belt membership at our wall.   Pink Belt membership allows you to lead climb.  This clinic is designed for climbers who are already top rope qualified at our wall. Outdoor Climbing Focused Clinics: Intro to Outdoor Climbing Clinic: Join us for an Outdoor Climbing Focused Clinic, where climbers will learn the in's and outs from transitioning from indoor to outdoor climbing. Will be taught indoors at the Climbing Wall.    Anchor Building Clinic:Join us to learn how to build outdoor climbing anchors.  Will be taught indoors at the Climbing Wall. Rappel Clinic:Join us to learn how to rappel.  Will be taught indoors at the Climbing Wall.   Rescues Clinic:Join us to learn how to perform basic rescues while top roping.  Will be taught indoors at the Climbing Wall.   Outdoor Climbing Clinic: This clinic will take place outside at a local crag.  *****Participants must have completed all Outdoor Focused Climbing Clinics listed above to be able to participate in this clinic.  The assumption is that all participants will have already learned the skills from the Intro to Outdoor Climbing, Anchor Building, Rappel and Rescues ClinicsHosted by: Campus Recreation- The Mashouf Wellness CenterAdditional Information can be found at: https://sfsu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10179563

The main goal of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies. It also aims to prepare them to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until Emergency Medical Services personnel take over. The program offers a choice of Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED courses to cater to the diverse training needs of different individuals. Instructor-Led: 28 hours, 35 minutes / Blended Learning: 7 hours eLearning and 19 hours 45 minutes in-personFriday, September 27, 2024, 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, September 29, 2024, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Candidates must:Be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course. Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface, then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.) Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs. Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.)Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 – 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.Hosted by: Campus Recreation- The Mashouf Wellness CenterAdditional Information can be found at: https://sfsu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10190715

The 18th Annual Robert Ferguson Camping Trip is happening September 27th to the 28th ! We'll have a barbecue and access to the Observatory so sign-up and join today !    Link to the forum: https://forms.gle/cDFfNsGnGqaDC5vR8Hosted by: SPACE: Students of Physics and Astronomy , a Community for EveryoneAdditional Information can be found at: https://sfsu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10429343