Hamilton sponsors two programs in August prior to the official new student orientation. Adirondack Adventure and Urban Service Experience give incoming students the chance to spend a week getting to know their new classmates in an informal setting, interacting on an equal basis and learning something new. Participants choose their trip based on the type of activity and level of difficulty. There are trips for everyone from construction and painting projects, to hiking and canoeing; from working with kids to rock-climbing.
