You must complete all steps of the registration process. Begin by emailing the instructor listed under the course description.
- Section 1 - Tuesdays, 2:30pm - 5:15pm
- Section 2 - Wednesdays, 2:30pm - 5:15pm
- 2 Credits
- Pre-requisites - None
- Authorization to register - email Kristin Coffey at kristin.coffey@charlotte.edu
This course provides an introduction to adventure education through active participation in various adventure activities and self-reflection. Students can use this course as an entry point to employment with Venture Outdoor Leadership and to the Outdoor Adventure Leadership minor. A special fee is assessed.
- Fridays, 2:30pm - 5:15pm
- 2 credits
- Prerequisites: None
- Authorization to register - email John Talaber (jtalaber@charlotte.edu)
This course will introduce you to camping, and wilderness travel (e.g. backpacking, expedition canoeing, and/or camping). We will use an experiential learning model to help you grow your leadership skills. The course goals are two-fold:
- To gain deeper understanding of yourself and relationships through participation in in-depth group experiences.
- To gain the skills and knowledge necessary for conducting your own wilderness trips.
The course includes at least 2 weekend backpacking trips in addition to lecture/ class time. A special fee will be charged to cover the costs of the trips.
- Tuesdays, 2:30pm - 5:15pm
- 2 Credits
- Pre-requisites - None
- Authorization to register - email David Sperry at david.sperry@charlotte.edu
This course introduces students to the sport of rock climbing, including belaying and safety systems, climbing techniques, and the mental aspects of climbing. Students can expect a combination of lecture-style classroom sessions, time at our indoor climbing wall, and weekend trips to outdoor climbing sites. A special fee will be charged to cover the costs of the weekend trips.
- Fridays, 2:30pm - 5:15pm
- 2 Credits
- Pre-requisites - Current Venture Outdoor Leadership minor or permission of the instructor
- Authorization to register- email David Sperry at david.sperry@charlotte.edu
This advanced course will introduce students to knowledge, skills, and abilities to manage top-rope climbing sites. The course will emphasize setting anchors, managing a rock climbing site, safety systems and rescues, and climbing techniques. The course will include:
- Lecture-style classroom instruction
- Use of our indoor climbing wall
- Weekend trips to outdoor climbing sites.
A special fee will be charged to cover the costs of the weekend trips.
- Thursdays, 2:30pm - 5:15pm
- 3 credits
Prerequisites: Outdoor Adventure Leadership minor or permission of the instructor.
Exceptions may be made for students training for a job on a ropes course (e.g. summer camp or National Whitewater Center).
- Authorization to register - email Callie Auman at cauman1@charlotte.edu.
This advanced course will focus on the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely and effectively facilitate team building groups, including on high and low challenge courses. The course will include: lecture-style classroom instruction and weekend days at the Team Challenge Course and High Team Challenge Course. Students will also observe actual Venture Outdoor Leadership team building programs in addition to classroom time.