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These awards are given annually to seniors in the Outdoor Action Program who have made significant contributions to the program and to the lives of others at Princeton University. Thanks and congratulations to all of them from the staff at Outdoor Action and from the Friends of OA Board.

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OA CALENDAR Monday, February 2 Climbing Wall Open Hours
4:30 - 6:30 PM, Climbing Wall, Stadium Second Level Tuesday, February 3 Climbing Wall Open Hours
8:00 - 10:00 PM, Climbing Wall, Stadium Second Level Wednesday, February 4 Climbing Wall Open Hours
8:00 - 10:00 PM, Climbing Wall, Stadium Second Level
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While many people think of OA as an outdoor program, its primary mission is developing student leaders. We celebrate OA's contribution to leadership with an annual panel at Reunions where alumni leaders from the program return to share how they continue to use the leadership skills they developed through OA. Join us for a panel that brings together experts on leadership from academics, business, government, the non-profit sector and current Outdoor Action student leaders to explore what makes leaders effective and how to enhance your own foundations of effective leadership.

Topics: Equipment
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OA Equipment Room Location: 350 Alexander Street

Equipment rental is only for students, faculty and staff of Princeton University. PUID required. 

Fall 2023 Hours (beginning September 18)

Thursdays 2:30-4:30

Fridays 10am-12pm

Fridays: 1:30-6:30

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Saturday, April 23: 12:30pm-4pm Join OA for a day full of fun, FREE, outdoor activities!  Explore some of the hidden natural gems that are right in the Princeton area.  
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Topics: Leaders, Leadership
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Students involved in Outdoor Action excel both in academics and in campus activities from varsity sports, to student government, and student organizations. The leadership skills they develop through Outdoor Action serve the larger Princeton campus and beyond as these students go on to be leaders throughout their careers. Here are some of the awards and prizes received by Outdoor Action Leaders.

Topics: Alumni, Alumni Day
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Outdoor Action offers activities for alumni and their families on Alumni Day in February

Topics: Sustainability
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The Outdoor Action Frosh Trip program is a Princeton University orientation program that gives incoming freshmen the opportunity to start college on a multi-day backpacking trip with their future friends and peers. Outdoor Action has always been aware of its unique opportunity to influence Princeton’s students, since it is responsible for giving more than half of each incoming class one of its first Princeton experiences. For this reason, Outdoor Action provides an ideal situation not only for students to make friends and start settling into college, but also to discuss issues that will...

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