Equipment Rentals
Camping Equipment Rental Policies at the ARC Adventure Center
- Individuals Only. No groups (see Policies for Group Camping and Adventure Rec Equipment Rentals below for group information). Anyone may rent equipment from the ARC Adventure Center. University of Illinois Students and Campus Rec members must show the appropriate picture ID to rent equipment at the member rate. All other renters must have a driver's license or a credit card and a picture ID and will pay the non-member rate. Payment is due at the time of the rental.
- No Reservations can be made for camping equipment rental—equipment is rented only on a first-come-first served basis.
- Items for Camping Equipment Rental include tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, backpacks, coolers, mini-stoves, and cook kits.
- Allow 15-20 minutes for checking out equipment. It is the responsibility of the renter to check rented equipment to be sure it is all there and in good condition. If something is missing or in need of repair, the Customer Service Assistant must be notified so it can be recorded before taking the equipment out. If for some reason the renter fails to inspect the equipment, he/she is still held responsible for damaged or missing equipment upon its return.
- Each renter of equipment must sign a liability statement when checking out the equipment. The user agrees to pay for any damages or loss of equipment and also agrees not to hold the University, Campus Recreation and its employees, or the State of Illinois responsible for injuries, accidents, or other mishaps which may occur while using the equipment.
- A limit of two of each type of equipment may be checked out per person.
- Equipment must be returned on the due date at least 30 minutes before closing or late fines will be assessed. Returned equipment will be checked and inspected by the Customer Service Assistant when time permits. Fines for wet, dirty, lost or damaged equipment will also be assessed. Fines are steep in hope that equipment will be returned on time and in good condition. No equipment will be checked in after 20 minutes prior to closing time. It is the renter's responsibility to check the hours of the Adventure Center.
- Fines: The fee for the late return of equipment is $5 per day per item. Lost, damaged or wet/dirty fines are as follows: should equipment be lost or damaged beyond repair the renter will be charged the current replacement cost + 5%; fines will be assessed for damage to equipment at the cost of repair + 10%; the return of wet or dirty equipment fine will be $5-$20; the loss of equipment pieces and/or parts is the replacement cost + 5%. Fines not paid when equipment is returned will be charged to the renter's student account, member account or credit card.
Policies for Group Camping and Adventure Rec Equipment Rentals
- All group camping and Adventure Rec equipment rentals are by appointment only. To make an appointment e-mail adventurerecreation@illinois.edu. Equipment must be picked up at the set appointment time at the Campus Rec Outdoor Center (CROC) at 51 East Gregory Drive, Champaign. Return of the equipment will be at the same location at a specific set time. Payment for rentals must be made by cash or check at the time of equipment pick-up. The renter must sign an Equipment Liability Release Agreement and is responsible for the security of the rented item(s). Fines will be charged accordingly for late, wet, dirty, damaged, and/or lost items/parts.
- Items for Group Camping Rental include tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and/or backpacks. Group camping rental rates are the same as for individual camp rentals. Please plan ahead and e-mail ASAP.
- Adventure Rec Equipment for rent includes canoes, kayaks, mountain bikes, tandem bikes, inline skates, life jackets, paddles and snowshoes. Rental rates are listed below at Adventure Rec Equipment Rental Rates.
Camping / Adventure Rec Equipment Rental Rates at the ARC Adventure Center
Student and Campus Rec Member rates are listed in bold red with Non-Member rates listed below.
Rental rates above the one week rate will be the one (1) week rate times the corresponding multiplier for the number of additional days that the equipment is desired as follows:
- 12-18 days is the one (1) week rate times two (2);
- 19-25 days is the one (1) week rate times three (3);
- 26-33 days is the one (1) week rate times four (4);
- 34-40 days is the one (1) week rate times five (5);
- etc., etc.
Camping Equipment Rental Rates
Rent equipment at the ARC Adventure Center during posted open hours.
Individuals only may rent. No reservations. Limit of two (2) tents per person.
Please see rental policies above.
| Equipment | 1 Day | Weekend (2-4 Days) |
Week (5-11 Days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeping Bag | $7 $9 |
$9 $12 |
$11 $15 |
| Sleeping Pad (inflatable) |
$4 $6 |
$6 $8 |
$8 $10 |
| Sleeping Pad (foam) |
$2 $3 |
$3 $4 |
$4 $5 |
| Rain Tarp | $4 $5 |
$6 $8 |
$8 $10 |
| 2-Person Tent | $10 $12 |
$14 $25 |
$25 $35 |
| 4-Person Tent | $14 $17 |
$18 $30 |
$35 $45 |
| 6-Person Tent | $20 $24 |
$24 $35 |
$40 $60 |
| Backpack (internal and external) |
$8 $10 |
$15 $17 |
$18 $20 |
| Child Carrier (backpack) |
$5 $7 |
$7 $9 |
$10 $15 |
| Mini Stove | $6 $8 |
$8 $10 |
$10 $12 |
| Cook Kits - Small (2 people) |
$3 $4 |
$5 $7 |
$6 $8 |
| Cook Kits - Large (4+ people) |
$4 $5 |
$8 $10 |
$12 $15 |
| Cooler | $3 $4 |
$5 $7 |
$7 $9 |
| Water Cooler | $2 $3 |
$4 $6 |
$6 $8 |
Adventure Rec Equipment Rental Rates
Pick up ONLY at the Campus Rec Outdoor Center (51 East Gregory Drive, Champaign) by appointment ONLY.
Please see rental policies above.
| Equipment | 1 Day | Weekend (2-4 Days) |
Week (5-11 Days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canoe | $30 $35 |
$40 $50 |
$50 $70 |
| Kayak | $25 $30 |
$35 $45 |
$45 $65 |
| Paddle or Life Jacket | $5 $7 |
$7 $9 |
$10 $15 |
| Mountain Bike | $15 $20 |
$25 $35 |
$40 $60 |
| Tandem Bike | $8 $10 |
$12 $14 |
$22 $24 |
| Inline Skates | $12 $17 |
$18 $25 |
$25 $30 |
| Helmet or Skate Pads | $2 $3 |
$5 $7 |
$8 $10 |
| Snow Shoes | $12 $15 |
$20 $30 |
$24 $36 |
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