Northern Arizona University

NAU Challenge Course 
(928) 523-5010 
nicholas.hagemann@nau.edu

NAU Outdoors
(928) 523-3229
nauodr@nau.edu

PO Box 5773
Flagstaff, AZ 86011

   

 

WILD VENTURES

 

Due to a lack of enrollment the WILD Ventures, the program will not run summer 2008.  Sorry for the inconvience.

This program is a series of 3 weeklong day camp experiences and a JR NAU Outdoor Rafting Guide Trip for campers aged 13-15 to enable them to develop social, leadership, environmental awareness and technical skills through adventure programming in a fun and supportive environment.  The individual weeks and the river trip are highlighted below:

 

Backpacking/Cooking        July 16-20, 2007

NAU Student- $200              NAU Faculty- $225                Community- $250

Participants will be hiking various trails around the Flagstaff area and in doing so learn and practice the skills associated with Leave No Trace backpacking, and have the opportunity to use camping stoves to cook food while on the trail.

Outdoor Living/Survival Skills        July 23-27, 2007

NAU Student- $200              NAU Faculty- $225                Community- $250

The participants will learn and practice the skills required to survive in the wilderness— fire and shelter building, basic first aid, emergency procedures, orienteering and water safety.

Mountain Biking       July 30- Aug 3, 2007

NAU Student- $200              NAU Faculty- $225                Community- $250

Through hands-on experience and daily trail rides the participants will learn about the maintenance and repair of the basic equipment associated with mountain biking; trail riding skills, etiquette, hazards and Leave No Trace principles.

JR NAU Outdoor Rafting Guide Trip         August 9-12, 2007

NAU Student- $450              NAU Faculty- $475                Community-          $500

From rigging to rowing campers will be able to experience all aspects of a river trip on the beautiful San Juan River.  This trip is the culmination of the program and will provide students an introduction to being a river guide.

 

For More Information on Registration Click Here.

 

· Enrollment is limited to 18 participants each week and is on a first come-first serve basis.

· To register contact NAU Outdoors, 523-3229, or stop by the Recreation Center

 

This program is presented by NAU Outdoors.  If you have any questions regarding the logistics of this program please call 523-3229.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by calling the Coordinator at 523-9526 as soon as possible

   

Meet The Instructors

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