You must complete all steps of the registration process. Begin by emailing the instructor listed under the course description.
- Mondays, 2:30pm - 5:15pm
- 2 Credits
- Authorization to register- email David Sperry
This course is an introduction to whitewater canoeing with an emphasis on boat control, safety, the rolling/ self-rescue, river reading, and paddling strokes. Students must be comfortable being immersed in turbulent water. Special fee assessed to cover the cost of weekend trips.
- Wednesdays, 2:30pm - 5:15pm
- 2 Credits
- Authorization to register - email Kristin Coffey
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.
- Tuesdays, 2:30pm - 5:15pm
- 2 Credits
- Authorization to register - email David Sperry
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.
- Thursdays, 2:30pm - 5:15pm
- 2 Credits
- Authorization to register - email Callie Auman
Students will have a small group team experience using a wide variety of challenge course activities (i.e., ropes course, trust exercises, group initiatives). The focus of this course is on expanding students’ self knowledge and understanding of how to work effectively with and to lead others.
- Fridays, 2:30pm - 5:15pm
- 2 Credits
- Authorization to register- email David Sperry
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.
- Fridays, 2:30pm - 5:15pm
- 2 Credits
- Authorization to register: email John Talaber
This advanced course will help students develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to lead backpacking trips for groups. The course will include: lecture-style classroom instruction and weekend trips. A special fee will be charged to cover the costs of trips.
- T/Th, 10am - 11:15am
- 3 Credits
- Authorization to register- email David Sperry
This course will explore the history, philosophical foundations, proposed outcomes, and operational theories common in outdoor adventure education. This course will include lecture-style classroom instruction and interactive outcome-based activities.