Outdoor Adventure Program *

EARTH DAY CONSERVATION PROJECT & CELEBRATION
In April, students, administrators, faculty and staff volunteers of the college work together to clean up, maintain and help preserve Bridgewater's six beautiful conservation properties.  The event begins at Bridgewater State College in front of the Rondileau Campus Center.  The college provides some transportation for members of the college.  Outside groups are responsible for providing their own transportation.  Volunteers that would like documentation of the service provided should notify the coordinator of the event.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TRAINING
Each semester we offer training and certification in C.P.R. of adults, child and infants, first aid and A.E.D. by the American Heart Association (AHA).  Training takes place over the course of two classes at the college.  The location of the class will be announced in your registration confirmation.  Books for the training will be provided to participants at no additional charge.  This event is cosponsored with the Bridgewater State College Police Department.

FALL LAKE GEORGE (members and officers only)
Fall Lake George is one of our biggest and best outdoor adventures! This intercollegiate event is held on Turtle Island, Lake George, New York every September. This adventure will occupy your entire weekend. Each attending college leads activities of all different types: rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, cliff jumping, swimming, and hiking. On Saturday evening, once everyone has gotten back to the island, a huge feast is served, followed by a traditional dancing.

FALL WOMPATUCK
In October, we camp overnight in Hingham, MA at Wompatuck State Park, about 35 minutes south of Boston. The park offers beautiful campsites, 12 miles of paved bicycle trails, many miles of wooded bridle paths and hiking trails, fishing and available areas for water recreation.

HIKING
In September, October, March and April we hike at local state parks and reservations of Massachusetts.  No experience is required. The locations of our hikes are determined by our membership each year.

PAINTBALL
In September, October and April we travel to P & L Paintball in the community of Bridgewater, MA.  The facility offers field and urban settings.  No experience is required Equipment and protective gear is provided free of charge for participants that require it.

ROCK CLIMBING
In November, January, February and March we rock climb at Carabiners Indoor Rock Gym in New Bedford, MA.  No experience is required.  Training is provided free of charge for participants that require it.  All equipment needed is also provided.

SPRING LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (members and officers only)
Every year, since 1932 the Intercollegiate Outing Club Association (IOCA) holds its annual spring conference.  This is an opportunity for all members and leaders of outing clubs to get together, explore the outdoors and discuss organizational important issues.

Additional activities include hiking, camping, water recreation and rock climbing

• IOCA Executive Secretary is elected
• Policies, finances and suggestions for the administration of the association is discussed
• Issues regarding individual college organizations are discussed
• Networking between other college organizations occurs

STARGAZING @ BSC
Each semester we open the BSC observatory for a night of stargazing. Experts on Astronomy will be available at the site to provide instruction on telescopes, discussion of visual elements and answer questions on the night sky. Participants are to meet in front of the Conant Science Building and walk to the BSC Observatory as a group.

SUMMER WOMPATUCK
In August, we host an intercollegiate event in Hingham, MA at Wompatuck State Park, about 35 minutes south of Boston. The park offers beautiful campsites, 12 miles of paved bicycle trails, many miles of wooded bridle paths and hiking trails, fishing and available areas for water recreation.

WATER RAFTING WEEKEND ADVENTURE
Our annual Water Rafting Weekend Adventure is held each year
in April. We camp at Mohawk State Park in Charlemont, MA.  In addition
to rafting we will be hiking, outdoor cooking and learning about campfire
safety.  On Saturday we will be tackling a river in Western Massachusetts. 
Dam Releases guarantee will provide excellent rapids that should
challenge any rafter while accommodating the inexperienced.
A photo presentation of the trip will be shown after returning to the lodge.
The college provides transportation for this event.