Family Fun on Lake Mendota - Outdoor UW Special Event - OPEN TO ALL - No membership required

Bring your family to the Memorial Union Terrace for a fun afternoon on and off the lake! 

Join our Outdoor UW paddling instructors for some fungames, sightseeing, and paddling on Lake Mendota. After the paddle, relax on the terrace, grab some dinner, or enjoy a refershing drink while taking in the sights and enjoying the fall weather :)

Sign Up Instructions:
Please sign up for the event below. We will also be accepting sign ups the day of if space permits. 

Participants under 18: 
A parent or guardian must create the account. If you are signing your child up for this event, please click "add additional family member" on the next screen and enter your child's name and emergency contact. On the next screen, select your child's name and click the green button. Follow the remainder of the prompts until you are directed back to the event page and your child is listed as a participant.  All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
 

Participants over 18: 
After you create an account, select your name on the next screen and click the green button. You will be prompted to enter your information and agree to our waiver and behavioral standards. Follow the prompts until you are directed back to the event page and you are listed as a participant. 
  
Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Meet at the Outdoor UW desk in Memorial Union.  
Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat/sunglasses. Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet! Key lockers and bathrooms are available. Union policy prohibits the operation of paddle crafts under the influence of alcohol. If you have consumed any alcohol before your paddle, you will not be permitted to participate. 

**** If you have any questions or concerns, or if you are a person with a disability needing reasonable accommodation, please contact our manager, ouwmanager@union.wisc.edu ****

Cancellation, Reschedule, and Refund Information

Participant Cancellation: When canceling at least 1 week before the event, a full refund will be possible (if the participant submits a refund request form). Within a week of the event, Outdoor UW staff reserves the right to give full, partial or no refund on a case by case basis.

Outdoor UW Cancellation:The event will be cancelled 24 hours in advance if inclement weather or poor lake conditions exist. In the event of a cancellation, full refunds will be issued. Refunds will not be issued if participants cancel within 24 hours of event.

Food and Equipment Information:

Some food may be provided for some these events (if indicated above), please let staff know before the event if you need us to make a reasonable food sensitivity or allergy accommodation for you.

Equipment/ Gear Required by Participant:

Equipment will be provided. Participants must dress accordingly and be prepared for variables seasonal weather conditions.