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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
Daniel Lay

"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.


Challenge the conventional. Create the exceptional. No Limits.

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