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315-859-4272/4121
315-859-4079 (fax)
Adirondack Adventure

Schedule

Friday, August 14

8:30 - 3:30pm: Registration and move in to rooms, Dunham Quad
1:00-1:30pm: President's Welcome,
Wellin Hall
1:30-2:30pm: President's Reception, Beinecke Events Barn
3:00-3:45pm: Essential Campus Services, Your One Stop Shop, Kirner Johnson Commons

4:00pm Please note that at 4:00pm participants begin activities and will be attending mandatory events for the rest of the day. Please say your good-byes before the 4:00 program.

4:00-5:30pm: Navigating the Road Ahead: Orientation for Parents and Family Members (not students), Kirner Johnson Auditorium

Saturday, August 15

  • Full day on campus preparing for the trips

Sunday through Wednesday, August 16-19

  • Depart 8:00 am
  • Three-and-a-half-day wilderness trips

Wednesday, August 19

  • Arrive at Outdoor Education Centers around noon
  • Shower
  • Clean group gear
  • Relax and socialize with other AA trips

Thursday, August 20

  • High ropes challenge activities
  • Final campfire
  • Awards

Friday, August 21

  • Return to campus by approximately noon
  • Participants return to their school-year residence halls at this time
  • Program ends with a formal banquet in the evening

Saturday, August 22

  • New Student Orientation begins (parents may rejoin students for the day)

 

 

 

 

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