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Venture Center Fall 2008 SOAR Trip Programs

For PSU Students Only

To register for these trips come down to the Venture Center office in the PE Center, rm 103 to pay the fee (if there is one) and sign up.

 

Solo Whitewater Canoe (OC1) Workshop (Tandem paddlers welcome) – September 5 – 7, 2008

This weekend workshop will focus on OC1 whitewater maneuvers. Participants will camp together during the workshop.
Location: Deerfield River, VT
Mandatory Pre-trip Meeting: Wednesday; Sept. 3, 2008 @ 3:30PM in HUB 123
Costs: $20
Transportation: students provide transportation (carpool)
Maximum Enrollment: 2

Beginning Surfing – September 13, 2008

This day course is open to any PSU student who is interested in learning how to surf. The course is targeted toward participants who have limited to no surfing experience; however, experienced surfers are welcome to join.
Location: Jenness Beach; Hampton, NH
Mandatory Pre-trip Meeting: Wednesday; Sept. 10, 2008 @ 5:30PM in HUB Tower Room
Cost: $10
Transportation: students provide transportation (carpool)
Maximum Enrollment: 8

Surfboarding / Intro to Ocean Sea Kayaking – September 19-21, 2008

This trip includes 2 days of Ocean Sea Kayaking and Surfboarding and 2 nights of camping in the Hampton, NH area. This course is open to any PSU student who wants to learn the basics of Ocean Sea Kayaking and Surfboarding.
Location: Jenness Beach; Hampton, NH
Mandatory Pre-trip Meeting: Wednesday; September 17th, 2008 @ 5:30PM HUB Tower Rm
Cost: $35
Transportation: students provide transportation (carpool)
Maximum Enrolment: 8

Surfing Weekend on Cape Cod– September 26-28, 2008

This weekend trip is open to any PSU student who is interested in learning how to surf. The trip includes 2 days of surfing in the Cod National Seashore and 2 nights tent camping at Nickerson State Park. The course is targeted toward participants who have limited to no surfing experience; however, experienced surfers are welcome.
Location: Cod National Seashore; Wellfleet, MA & Cape Cod; Brewster, MA
Mandatory Pre-trip Meeting: Wednesday; Sept. 24, 2008 @ 5:30PM in HUB 123
Cost: $20
Transportation: students provide transportation (carpool)
Maximum Enrollment: 8

Homecoming/Family Celebration –October 3, 2008

Participate in Homecoming/Family Celebration fun by participating in PSU’s challenge course. Initiatives, games, and high/low rope activities only add to the laughs and memories of this community focused weekend. Come by yourself, with friends, or bring the whole family. Activities are geared toward all ages and abilities. This program is free to all PSU alumni, students, and their families. In case of inclement weather, the program will be canceled.
Time: Saturday (1:00-4:30PM)
Location: PSU Challenge Course located beyond PSU’s football field
Cost: FREE
Maximum Enrollment: Unlimited

Paddle/Camp/Fishing Weekend –September 26 - 28, 2008

This weekend trip is open to any PSU student who is interested in learning how to paddle, fish, and/or camp. The trip includes 2 days camping on Sqaum lake, camping equipment, and boats.
Location: Squam Lake, NH
Mandatory Pre-trip Meeting: Wednesday; Sept. 24, 2008 @ 6PM in HUB Tower Rm
Cost: $20
Transportation: students provide transportation (carpool)
Maximum Enrollment: 9

Hike Katahdin – October 10 - 13, 2008

This is a 3 night/4day trip to the beautiful unseen northern backcountry of Maine. This trip is targeted for experienced hikers only who wish to seek a unique and historical prospective of northern Maine. We will be climbing Mt. Katahdin, which is well known throughout the country as the end of the Application Trail and has a reputation to be challenging. This is open to all students who have hiking experience. Personal camping/hiking equipment will be needed.
Location: Rumney Rocks, NH
Mandatory Pre-trip Meeting: Wednesday; October 8th, 2008 @ 6pm in the HUB’s Tower Room
Cost: $20
Transportation: students provide transportation (carpool)
Maximum Enrollment: 10

Beginning Rock Climbing – October 25, 2008

Beginning Rock Climbing is open to any PSU students who are interested in learning the basics of rock climbing. No experience is necessary, and all climbing abilities are encouraged to participate.
Location: Rumney Rocks, NH
Mandatory Pre-trip Meeting: Wednesday; October 22th, 2008 @ 6pm in the HUB’s Tower Room
Cost: FREE
Transportation: students provide transportation (carpool)
Maximum Enrollment: 7

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