outdoor adventure student packet
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Student Information Packet
Enclosed in this packet you will find the following sections of information; • Fall activity schedule • HP 1112 Syllabus and course information • Room assignments • Room floorplan and pictures • Tips and pointers page • Tentative move-in schedule • Local & National resources
As you think about your outdoor equipment you want to bring to campus, keep in mind that the HHPR departmen will be able to provide you with most of the equipment you will need. It is not imperative that you buy new gear before the semester begins. However, we will not supply bicycles for our trip in October. You will need to have a bike for that trip or make arrangements to borrow or rent. As a member of the OA LLC, you may have an opportunity to purchase certain outdoor equipment and clothing at a discounted rate during the semester.
As you prepare for the fall semester, it is vitally important that you come with a full commitment to the OA LLC, ready to engage in community activities, educational clinics and weekend trips. Be ready to step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. You will see the benefits for years to come.
We are looking forward to a great year of adventure!
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welcome
Jeremy Yarbrough Program Director
I hope your summer is going well and you are enthused about next year in the Outdoor Adventure LLC! We are very excited about what the year will hold and having you as a part of it.
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Sept 13-15Galveston Island State Park
November 1-2Great Brazos Relay
October 10-13Fall Break Camping Trip (TBD)
November 22-24Colorado Bend State Natural AreaHP1112 Requried Trip *
December TBDOA LLC Christmas Party
August 30-31Challenge Weekend *
* required trip
Setpember 18: Austin, TXBackpacker MagazineGear & Go Tour
November 2Stepin Out Service day
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TENTATIVE SPRING TRIPS
Caving in AustinPaddling the BrazosRock Climbing at Enchanted RockMountain Biking at Lake Waco
mission statementTo provide like-minded students
an opportunity for personal growth, intellectual stimulation and
leadership skills through outdoor adventure experiences.
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commitment an agreement or pledge to do something in the future
Your decision to join or return to the OA LLC comes with responsibilities as outlined in the OA covenant. I would like to expound on this commitment so everyone has the same understanding and the cost of failure to meet these requirements.The bulleted points below are a recap of the covenant you agreed to.
• Remainingoodacademicstandingwithinyourprogramormajor• AttendtheOALLCclassfortheFallandSpring• Attendthemonthlyworkshops/clinics• Meetthetriprequirementseachsemester• LiveintheNorthVillage• CommitthetimeandenergyneededtomaketheOA-LLCasuccessfulexperience
It is important to remember that should you not meet the requirements above, your space in the OALLCcouldbeinjeopardy.YouwouldhavetomoveoutoftheNorthVillagetootheron-campushousing and would no longer be able to take trips with the OA. ThereisneverashortageofthingstodoatBaylorsoasyoubegintheFallsemester,forsomeofyouyourfirst,rememberthattherestillareonly24hoursintheday.Betweenyourclasstime,studying,working, sleeping, playing and the OA LLC your schedule may already be getting full. As you con-sider getting involved with groups and organizations on campus keep in mind that the OA LLC takes a monthly weekend trip. It is vitally important to plan ahead.
Required TripsThe major time commitment of the OA LLC is the weekend trips. Each semester you will be required toattend2specifictrips,theonlyexceptionbeingasignificantacademicconflict.Anacademiccon-flictinonethatputsascholarshiporclassgradeindanger.Forexample,achoirconcertorhonorsretreat. These trips are an essential way to deepen relationships within the OA. Without each mem-ber of the community present, the OA trips will not be complete.
Fallrequiredtrips:Aug30th-31st ChallengeWeekendNov22nd-24th ColoradoBendStateNaturalAreaBackpacking
TentativeSpringrequiredtrips:Austin rock climbingPaddling the Brazos
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texana house roomfirstname lastname classification baines rooms 2401-A Valerie Briell Sophomore2401-B Kelly McClain Senior2401-C Becca Parker Senior2401-D Amy Magruder Freshman
2402-A Cayla Weber Junior2402-B Courtney Penland Freshman2402-C Hannah Forrester Freshman2402-D Tara Brynell Sophomore
crane room2404-A Ellen Hefner Sophomore2404-B Amanda Lindsey Sophomore2404-Ca Miranda Beard Freshman2404-Cb Hannah Sutton Freshman2404-Da Brianna Lesack Freshman2404-Db Katie Cross-Powers Freshman
HallCL Devan Mayer SophomoreCLMentor Hannah Baley Senior
room assignments & layoutsNorth Village Staff:JoeOliver-ResidentHallDirectorElizabeth Leslie -TexanaGraduateDirectorSeanRollolazo-UniversityGraduateDirector
Faculty in ResidenceDr.BrennanDavis-TexanaHouseDr.RobertCreech-UniversityHouse
Chaplin in Residence - Joanna Sowardsl i v ing/din ing l iv ing/din ing/entry
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university house room firstname lastname classification
baines rooms 1201-A Austin Scott Sophomore1201-B Cary McMahon Sophomore1201-C Greg Nicholls Senior1201-D Christopher Potts Freshman
1202-A Nick Shirley Junior1202-B Rob Fuller Sophomore1202-C Michael Chuang Freshman1202-D Zachary Brynell Freshman
crane room1203-A Ross Sinicropi Senior1203-B Nick Scanlan Sophomore1203-Ca Alex Hoeft Junior1203-Cb Brennan Smith Freshman1203-Da 1203-Db
HallCL Jimmy Britven Senior
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O A L L C m o v e - i n s c h e d u l ewednesday & thursday . august 21-22, 2013(t imes and act iv i tes are tentat ive)
on campus: Student Union Building Food Court and Chili’s Toooff campus: Take 5th Street exit off of I-35 for fast food options (Sonic, Fazoli’s, Taco Bell,
McDonald’s, McAllister’s, Taco Cabana, Whataburger, Wendi’s, etc)
t i m e s t u d e n t p a r e n t
W E D N E S D A Y 8-10am move-in move-in
10am-12pm unpack and get settled unpack and get settled
12-1pm lunch is on your own lunch is on your own
1-3pm continue room set-up continue room set-up parents can say goodbye at this time or the following day
3:30-8:30pm activities and dinner dinner and evening on your own - get-to-know-you activies nearby restaurants: Ninfa’s, Buzzard Billy’s, - more details to come Cheddar’s, Texas Roadhouse
T H U R S D A Y
7:30-11am assist with campus move in morning on your own
12-1:30pm OA LLC lunch
2:00-6pm clean-up, rest, continue room set-up, etc. spend time with your student
6pm president’s picnic president’s picnic
burleson quadrangle burleson quadrangle
8pm small group roundup
founders mall
Definitionsweekend trip - spending at least two nights outside in a tent, tarp, or sleeping out. A cabin or RV does not count.overnight trip - one night in length.day trip - 4 consecutive hours in length and would qualify in one or more of the following areas: biking, hiking, rock climbing/bouldering, paddling.a found geocache - one that is found from official caches listed on www.geocaching.com. You must document with a picture and post your find on the website as well. You may not use caches found from the previous year.new cache - one you create and list the coordinates and description with www.geocaching.com. New caches must follow the guidelines listed on http://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspx.Campus Recreation and personal trips - must be documented with pictures and an OA LLC trip log which must be submitted within 3 days of returning to campus.Tiebreakers:
• Student with the most OA LLC Points• Student with the most Campus Rec Points• Student with the most Personal Points• Student with the most found geocaches• Student with the most new geocaches
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OA Campus RecreationWeekend Trip: 20 ptsOvernight Trip: 15 ptsDay Trip: 10 ptsClinic: 5 pts
Personal TripsWeekend Trip 35 pts Overnight Trip 25 ptsDay Trip 15 pts
Outdoor Adventure LLCWeekend Trip: 40 ptsOvernight Trip: 30 ptsDay Trip: 20 pts Clinics/Workshops: 10 pts
Geocaching Found 2 ptsNew cache 4 pts
PurposeTo encourage your involvement with the OA LLC as well as with Campus Recreation OA and local recreation areas. Get Out & Gear Up will allow you to gain experiences in the outdoors that will lead you towards making outdoor living a lifestyle.
PrizeScore some outdoor gear, like backpacks, stoves, tent, apparel, or other items to equip you for further adventures!
How It WorksBy participating in the activities below, you will accumulate points during your semester in the OA LLC. As you GET OUT, you will log in your points. And the ones with the most points will GEAR UP with great product!
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Instructor: Jeremy YarbroughOffice: Russell GymPhone: 254-710-4016 Cell: 254-366-9925 E-mail: [email protected]
Class location: North Village Classroom 4126Class time: Tuesday, 3:30-5:30pm
COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis course is designed to teach the value of wilderness experience and base level knowledge and skills necessary for enjoyable and safe wilderness trips. Topics receiving emphasis include: safety, ecology, clothing, equipment, food preparation, emergency care, survival, and navigation.
COURSE OBJECTIVES• Demonstrate the ability to plan and pack for a backpacking trip.• Exhibit an understanding of proper use and care of equipment –practically during the trip and cognitively
during the exams.• Demonstrate knowledge basic of backcountry skills (orienteering/ GPS, survival
strategies, campsite selection, knowledge of various environmental hazards, etc.).• Demonstrate knowledge of basic first aid.
TEXTCurtis, Rick (2005, updated). The Backpacker’s Field Manual. New York: Three Rivers Press
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION• University Policy States- One must attend 75% of the classes during the semester in order to receive
credit for the course. This starts the first day the class is held, regardless of whether or not you were registered for the class. 5 ABSENCES = F. An excused absence only allows you to make up any work missed; it still counts as an absence.
• Attitude/Participation: A poor attitude/lack of participation will result in a reduction in your attendance/participation grade.
• Each student must participate in the weekend backpacking trip, scheduled for TOPICS COVERED
• Clothing and Equipment• Leave No Trace• Stoves and Water Purification • Shelters• Backcountry Cooking• Trip Planning• Navigation• Knots • Survival• Wilderness First Aid
B A C K P A C K I N G A N D C A M P I N GFall Course: HP 1112
abbreviated syllabus
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questions you may have about the OA LLC...OA Q&AQ: What if I don’t have experience in the trip activity?A: There is no experience necessary for any of the OA trips. One of the goals of the OA is to teach skills and assist students to try new activities. Though there will be a variety of skill level among students in the OA, everyone will be challenged in some way. Don’t be afraid to step out and try something new.
Q: What happens when there is unexpected weather before a trip?A: We will always try to come up with an alternative activity, but it may not be what you were expecting. It is important to be flexible and keep a positive attitude.
Q: What gear do I need to have for the OA trips?A: The only gear required is personal clothes and toiletries. HHPR will provide your backpack, sleeping bag and pad, tent, rain gear, stoves, cookwear and utensils. However, you are certainly welcome to use any of your own personal gear. A few bikes are available for rent through campus recreation.
Q: How much money will be needed for OA trips?A: For most trips we will stop for 2 fast food meals and possibly snacks as we travel. You can assume that $20-25 will be enough, unless your own appetite requires more.
Q: I’m considering being involved in additional organizations. What is my monthy time commitment in the OA?A: The HP class is 2 hours a week which also requires out-of-class prep and work. There is one required OA workshop each month, lasting 1-2 hours in the evening. The weekend trips may extend as long as 2 nights (Friday-Sunday). Typically there is one trip a month, some required and others optional. See schedule. Therefore, when considering other organizations, rushing, or work, make sure that the OA schedule does not conflict with those expectations. Be sure to not overschedule your semesters.
Q: How can I best resolve roommate issues?A: Show each other respect. Talk out your conflicts in person (not using social media). Seek out the advice of your CL, your hall director, myself, or Brandi.
Q: What activities are provided on campus or in the Waco area?A: We strongly encourage you to participate in climbing and bouldering at The Rock, sailing/canoeing/kayaking at the Baylor marina, slacklining, hiking, biking, and disc golf in Cameron Park. Slacklining kits and disc golf gear can be checked out from my office. Waco’s Cameron Park extends over 400 acres and has some of the best mountain bike trails in Texas. The Park recently hosted the XTERRA (Off-road Triathlon) South Central Championships. We also hope you take advantage of central Texas’ lakes, rivers, and state parks.
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to help you navigate your way around this first week...map & directions
directions to Cameron Park from campus:• turn left onto University Parks Blvd towards
I-35• stay on University Parks Blvd for 2 miles, it
will turn into Cameron Park Drive• just under the Herring Street bridge, turn
right into the Pecan Bottoms parking lot (parking lot is under the bridge)
Cameron Park
Bison Peak: 12,479 ft
Lost Creek Wilderness
Colorado Outdoor Adventure Line Camp
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outdoor gear and apparel
4707WWacoDrWaco, TX 76710254-772-4327
Monday-Friday:10-6pmSaturday:10-5pmSunday:Closed
FromBaylor:HeadSouthonIH-35towardsAustin.ExitvalleyMillsandgoright.TurnLeftonWacoDrive.WeareontherightjustafterNewRoad.
bike sales, service, and rentals
4425WWacoDrWaco, TX 76710254-772-GEAR
Monday-Friday:10-6pmSaturday:10-5pmSunday:Closed
FromBaylor:HeadSouthonIH-35towardsAustin.ExitValleyMillsandgoright.TurnLeftonWacoDrive.WeareontherightjustafterTowneOaksDrive.
local outdoor gear shops
bike sales, service, and rentals
215S.UniverstiyParksDr.Waco, TX 76706
(CornerofSouthUniversityParksandFranklin)(254)300-4448
http://outdoorwaco.comMon-Sat:7am-9pm
Sunday:12-6pmFromBaylor:HeadWestonUnivParkstowardsI-35.DrivejustunderamileandtakemakeaUturnatFranklinandturnrightinto the parking lot.
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Central Texas• The Bear Mountain - http://www.thebearmountain.com• Bicycles Outback - http://www.bicyclesoutback.net• Outdoor Waco - http://www.outdoorwaco.com• Waco Bicycle Club - http://wacobicycleclub.com/• Cameron Park - http://www.waco-texas.com/cms-parksandrecreation/page.aspx?id=47• Central Texas Flyrodders - http://www.centraltexasflyrodders.org/• Texas Cave Conservancy - http://www.texascaves.org/
Professional Development and Training:
• American Camping Association - http://www.acacamps.org/ • American Canoeing Association - http://www.acanet.org/ • American Mountain Guides Association - http://www.amga.com/ • Association for Challenge Course Technology - http://www.acctinfo.org/ • Association for Experiential Education - http://www.aee.org/ • Association for Outdoor and Recreation Education - http://www.aore.org/ • Christian Adventure Association - http://www.caainfo.org/ • Christian Camp and Conference Association - http://www.ccca.org/ • Leave No Trace: Center for Outdoor Ethics - http://www.lnt.org/• National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification - http://www.nctrc.org/ • National Outdoor Leadership School - http://www.nols.edu/ • National Recreation and Parks Association - http://www.nrpa.org/ • National Speleological Society - http://www.caves.org/ • Outward Bound - http://www.outwardbound.com/ • Solid Rock Climbers for Christ - http://www.srcfc.org/ • Wilderness Education Association - http://www.weainfo.org/ • Wilderness Medical Associates - http://www.wildmed.com/ • Wilderness Medicine Institute - http://www.nols.edu/wmi/ • SOLO - http://www.soloschools.com/
Gear:• Chaco – http://www.chacousa.com • Gregory - http://www.gregorypacks.com/ • Marmot - http://marmot.com/ • Patagonia- http://www.patagonia.com • REI - www.rei.com• Sierra Trading Post – www.sierratradingpost.com
Trip Planning and Other Resources:• Backpacker Magazine - www.backpacker.com• National Park Service - http://www.nps.gov/index.htm • Texas Parks and Wildlife - http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/ • TopoZone - http://www.topozone.com/ • Trails.com – www.trails.com • USDA Forest Service - http://www.fs.fed.us/
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