Northern Arizona University

Accepting Learning Community applicants for the 2010-2011 Academic year

The Outdoor Recreation LCs connect freshmen of various majors who share an interest in learning about the outdoors. LC residents will live together in Wilson Hall. LC residents will study the concepts of “no trace left behind” as they learn about the Coconino Plateau and northern Arizona. Working in partnership 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, Southwest Canyon Exploration, and climing in Joshua Tree National Park.

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

Climbing Class
Learn about the equipment and techniques needed for safe climbing, and get some hands-on experience

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

Dodge Ball Challenge
Test your skills in this friendly competition