IU Outdoor Adventures will be closed on April 8.
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IU Outdoor Adventures
Your guide to outdoor recreation in Bloomington and beyond
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.
Stay Connected
Eigenmann HallRoom 020
1900 E. Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47406
- Phone: 812-855-2231
- Email: oadesk@indiana.edu
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Banff Mountain Film Festival
Join us for the annual Banff Mountain Film Festival at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on March 30–31, 2024! Watch films celebrating adventure, exploration, and the great outdoors.
Learn MoreGroup Adventure Programs
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 ProgramOur History
For 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.
Our Mission
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.