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Trips & Program Schedule
Fall 2026
- Before you register, please check out our cancellation policy.
- Would you like to lead these kinds of trips?
- NOW Accepting TAP Trip Leader Applications.
- Deadline 9/9/2026
- Applicants must be a W&M student with at least 3 semester left on Campus.
- NOW Accepting TAP Trip Leader Applications.
- TAP Trips Travel Policy Update: All transportation from W&M to the trip site and the return is provided. Participants may not provide their own transportation. Participants may not arrive to a trip late or leave early.
- Session I (Aug. - Sept.) Trip Registration will Open Aug. 26
- Session II (Oct) Trip Registration will Open Sept. 16
- Session III (Nov.-Dec) Trip Registration will Open Oct. 14
| Trip Date | Program | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/26 | Registration Opens for Session I |
Trip Specific (See below) |
| 8/29-30/26 | Welcome to the Wall | No Reg. Required |
| 9/5/26 | York River SP Day Hike | 9/1/26 |
| 9/6/26 | Powhatan Creek Day Paddle | 9/1/26 |
| 9/9/26 | Sunset Paddle - Lake Matoaka | 9/6/26 |
| 9/11/26 | Zipline - Lake Matoaka | 9/9/26 |
| 9/12-13/26 | Camping and Paddling (Local River) | 9/3/26 |
| 9/16/26 | Registration for Session II Opens | Trip Specific (See below) |
| 9/18-20/26 | Family Weekend - Wall & Boathouse | No Reg. Required |
| 9/19-20/26 | Kiptopeke SP Camping and Paddling | 9/9/26 |
| 9/25/26 | Zipline - Lake Matoaka | 9/23/26 |
| 9/25-27/26 | Outer Banks NC (OBX) Beach Camping | 9/15/26 |
| 9/26/26 | Blue Ridge Mountains Day Hike |
9/16/26 |
| 10/3-4/26 |
Intro. to Whitewater Kayaking- James River |
TBA |
| 10/3/26 | Skydiving | TBA |
| 10/8-11/26 | Fall Break Backpacking | TBA |
| 10/14/26 | Registration for Session III Opens | Trip Specific (See below) |
| 10/17-18 | Sky Meadows SP Star Gazing | TBA |
| 10/17/26 | TAP Day - Ziplining and More! | TBA |
| 10/18/26 | Day Hike Mary's Rock | TBA |
| 10/21/26 | Sunset Paddle - Lake Matoaka | TBA |
| 10/22-25/26 | Homecoming Week | NA |
| 10/23/26 | Zipline - Lake Matoaka | TBA |
| 10/25/26 | York River SP Day Hike | TBA |
| 10/31-11/1/26 | Merchants Millpond SP NC - Canoe Camping (Halloween Edition) | TBA |
| 10/31-11/1/26 | Rock Climbing Halloween Weekend | TBA |
| 10/31/26 | Zipline- Lake Matoaka | TBA |
| 11/7-8/26 | Fall Colors Backpacking | TBA |
| 11/7-8/26 | Pathways Reunion (Day and Camping Options) |
TBA |
| 11/7/26 | Final Fall Matoaka Paddle |
TBA |
| 11/12/26 | Canoe Battleship | Reg. IM Leagues |
| 11/13-15/26 | Outdoor Wellness Weekend at Bears Den |
TBA |
| 11/14-15/26 | Appalachian Trail Backpacking | TBA |
| 11/25-29/26 | Thanksgiving Break | NA |
| 12/3/26 | Campfires and Cocoa Social | TBA |
Programs are open to ALL W&M students, faculty, and staff!
*Program offerings are subject to change.
Questions? Email us at [[tap]]