Northern Arizona University

Accepting Learning Community applicants for the 2010-2011 Academic year

The Outdoor Recreation LC links freshmen of various majors who share an interest in learning about the outdoors and connecting with the natural environment. LC residents will live together in Wilson Hall. LC residents will develop a sense of place in northern Arizona through outdoor recreation and experiential education. This sense of place is not only visiting beautiful landscapes of the southwest, but also studying the concepts of "Leave No Trace (LNT) Outdoor Ethics and the natural/cultural history of the Coconino Plateau. Working in consultation with NAU Outdoors, activities for the Outdoor Recreation LC will be coordinated with that department. 

In order to balance the needs of the community, small-scale programs for the group (e.g. faculty dinners, on-campus Challenge Course, informal advising programs) will be offered that will have minimal or no fees associated with them. Students interested in participating in large-scale programs coordinated by the learning community that require equipment rental or purchase, transportation, and logistics (e.g. trained facilitators), will incur additional expenses.

Activities & Events

Each year LC residents work with residence hall staff to plan exciting and meaningful activities. Possible events in the Outdoor Recreation LC include:

Welcome Gathering
Meet other LC residents and discuss future activities and events

Wilderness Welcome 
NAU Outdoors Wilderness Welcome is an adventure-based, student led, orientation program for new students. This year the program will offer three unique trips - San Juan River Adventure, Southwest Canyon Exploration, and rock climbing in the Coconino National Forest that surrounds Flagstaff

Challenge Course
Connect with other LC residents as you build teamwork and leadership skills high above the ground

Climbing Clinic
Learn about the equipment and techniques needed for safe climbing, and get some hands-on experience through attending one of the clinics offered. There is a minimal cost to attend a Climbing Clinic

Kayak Roll Class
Learn about the techniques needed for Eskimo rolling or water exiting from kayaks in this hands-on session

Camping
Connect with other LC members in the beautiful landscape surrounding Flagstaff

Ultimate Frisbee Challenge
Put your teamwork skills to the test as you compete with other LC members in this challenging outdoor sport