Campus Recreation
Our Staff
Daniel Lay
Title: | Outdoor Recreation Coordinator |
Department: | Student Health & Well-Being Campus Recreation |
Email: | dlay@mailbox.sc.edu |
Phone: | 803-777-0387 |
Office: | STWFC Room 120 |

"There's old boaters and bold boaters — it's hard to be both."
Contact for
Questions regarding our climbing wall and adventure trips, paddlesport programs, risk management, and student leadership development.
Background
Daniel has previous experience working with non-profits, residential outdoor science education, wilderness leadership instruction, challenge course management and facilitation, and ecological research.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
Texas A&M University, Texas
Master of Natural Resources (M.N.R.) in Science Communication and Environmental Education
University of Idaho, McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS), Idaho
Certifications & Licenses
Swiftwater Rescue Instructor (Level 4)
American Canoe Association
Wilderness First Responder
NOLS Wilderness Medicine
Whitewater Kayaking Instructor (Level 4)
American Canoe Association
Standup Paddleboard Instructor (Level 1)
American Canoe Association
Master Educator
Leave No Trace
Hometown
San Antonio, TX
Personal
Daniel carries his passion for the outdoors into his personal life through paddling, backpacking, climbing, and photography. He enjoys gardening and cooking meals from his own produce, exploring rivers and surfing, and sharing these activities with his wife and dog.