The Campus Recreation Center offers a variety of outdoor adventures for everyone. For those who would like to gain more in-depth knowledge about such things as maintaining your own bike, planning a fun and safe outdoor adventure for yourself, friends, or family, we offer the following courses:
Outdoor Adventure Trip Leader Training
Those interested in a paid trip leader position with the Outdoor Adventure Program we ask that you first successfully complete a Trip Leader Training Course held during the Fall 2015 semester. More information on this course and how to sign up is below. We hope you join us!
This course includes:
- 8, 2-hour workshops (Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m., Sept. 6 - Nov. 4, 2015)
- 1 weekend overnight training trip (Oct. 24-25, 2015 at Long, Trail VT)
- Access to OAP trip equipment throughout course
Course Content:
This course will cover the following skills.
- Human skills: Leadership, Group Management, Decision-Making, Risk Management, Communication, Expedition Behavior, & Challenge by Choice.
- Teaching skills: Teaching & Learning, Giving & Receiving Feedback, Coaching, Lesson Planning.
- Wilderness Living Skills: Trip Planning, Food Planning and Packing, Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics, Clothing and Layering, Packing a Backpack, Campsite Set-up (including tent and tarp set up), Securing Food (use of a bear hang), Stove Use, Cooking, Sanitation in the backcountry, Water Treatment, Sleeping Systems, Campfire set-up, Navigation/Orientation, First aid and Evacuation.
Register online
Fees: $50
Download the syllabus
Expectations:
- Students must come ready to learn and lead.
- Students must attend all workshops and trips
- No previous outdoor experience is required.
- Students must acquire a personal set of hiking boots (at least mid-weight) before the first overnight trip (more information will provided at first workshop).
Upon successful completion, staff may be hired to assist or lead trips staring in the spring semester and beyond. Additional skill-specific trainings (rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, xc skiing, snowshoeing, SUP boarding,etc) will be provided in the late fall and spring.
Trip Leader benefits:
- Get paid to do what you love
- Great staff community
- Fun work environment
- Develop skills that are transferable to any professional work environment
- Special access to outdoor equipment and resources
Learn to Ride
Cost: $10 Includes Bicycle, Helmet, and Instruction, those with their own bike are encouraged to bring it to the workshop.
To Register: Visit the Bike Shop in the Campus Recreation Center or select the date and time below to register online.
Dates: Contact the bike shop to schedule a time that works for you 978-934-6797.
This workshop is for beginners, and we mean Beginners. If you want to learn how to ride a bike, or haven't been on a bike for 10 years, join us for this interactive workshop. We believe everyone can learn the joy of riding a bike. Our patient mechanics will work with participants at their level to get comfortable and have fun riding.
How To Change A Tire
Cost: $15 Includes set of new tire levers and bike tube for each person, and instruction. Bring your own bike if you have one, or let us know if you need one.
To Register: Visit the Bike Shop in the Campus Recreation Center
Dates: Contact the bike shop to schedule a time that works for you 978-934-6797.
Knowing how to fix your flat tire is an essential skill for anyone who travels by bike. If you have ever been caught away from home with a flat, you know it is not fun. Participants are asked to bring in their own bike, and will be provided with a spare tube and tire levers both to practice with during the workshop, and to take with them when they leave. Contact us in advance if you need to borrow a bike for the workshop.
Basic Bike Maintenance
Cost: $20 Includes multi-tool for practice and take-home, instruction, and use of shop tools.
To Register: Visit the Bike Shop in the Campus Recreation Center
Dates: Contact the bike shop to schedule a time that works for you 978-934-6797.
This workshop lasts 2 hours and teaches participants how to assess the condition of all parts of their bike, how to keep it clean and lubricated, and will provide an overview of basic tune up skills. Each skill will be reviewed by a mechanic, then participants will practice on their own bike with feedback. No previous experience in bike repair or maintenance required
This workshop is not intended as a repair service bikes that are broken or in poor condition. Please contact us if we need to provide a bike for your practice during the workshop.
Women's Only Bike Repair & Maintenance
Cost: $20 Includes multi-tool for practice and take-home, instruction, and use of shop tools.
To Register: Visit the Bike Shop in the Campus Recreation Center
Dates: Contact the bike shop to schedule a time that works for you 978-934-6797.
This is our Basic Bicycle Maintenance class offered exclusively for women! With the guidance of our mechanics, you will get your hands dirty learning all the ins and outs of keeping your bike cleaned and lubricated, as well as addressing common maintenance such as shifting and gear adjustments, brake adjustments, flat tires, and troubleshooting. No experience necessary.
Biking 102
Cost: $10 Includes Bicycle, Helmet, and Instruction, those with their own bike are encouraged to bring it.
To Register: Visit the Bike Shop in the Campus Recreation Center
Dates: Contact the bike shop to schedule a time that works for you 978-934-6797.
This workshop is for those who know how to ride but would like to improve their skills and learn safe riding in a city environment. We will review and practice techniques for sharing the road while enjoying a ride around the city. Our patient mechanics will work with participants at their level to get comfortable and have fun riding.