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Urban Service Experience

Dates and Logistics


August 15
Participants arrive on campus and register between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Belongings for the school year may be placed in residence hall rooms at that time, or on August 23. Activities begin at 4 p.m.

August 16
Full day on campus preparing for the trip.

August 17-20
3 day service trip

August 20-22
Outdoor education center; ropes course.

August 22
Return to campus. Closing evening banquet.

August 23
New Student Orientation begins. (Family members may rejoin students for the day).

WHAT TO BRING

  • Sleeping bag and pad (we'll do a lot of sleeping on the floor) 
  • Towel
  • Work clothes (we may do some painting)
  • Cash for any personal purchases (not required)
  • Ideas for group games, camera (if you have one), recipes for cooking together

Urban Service Experience

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