These prevention-based programs strengthen community and offer healthy choices. The River House Outdoor Program provides outdoor and environmental recreation and education in Eugene for people of all ages, income and ability levels. This service area is also the primary provider of outdoor and challenge course instruction and training. It provides trained leaders, equipment and transportation or consultation for all skill-based outdoor activities offered through the Recreation Division.
Activities range in duration from one-day trips to extended wilderness adventures.
The program also manages year-round garden activities. Our volunteers are required to have solid skills in one or more of the above listed activities along with authorization to drive 15-passenger vans, sometimes in winter conditions. Over time, a volunteer can be promoted into a leadership position once the appropriate experience and skills have been obtained.