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
Outdoor Action Search
Topics: Equipment
Content type: Article
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
Topics: Biking, Canoeing, Climbing, Community Service, Hiking
Content type: Article
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.
Topics: Alumni, Alumni Trips, Upcoming Trips
Content type: Article
Come join us in 2016 as Princeton Journeys and Outdoor Action offer active travelers the chance to explore on foot the scenic wonderland of Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park along with Rick Curtis '79, Director of the Outdoor Action Program, on a trip operated by World Wide Trekking.
Topics: First Aid & CPR, OA Jobs, Leader's Only, Leaders
Content type: Article
A critical part of OA leader training is competence and confidence in dealing with emergency situations. The Wilderness First Aid and CPR instructors teach the core skills of patient care and assessment, and judgement and decision making for the field treatment of emergency situations.
CPR InstructorsCPR Instructors teach the 3 hour American Heart Association CPR course to OA leaders and other members of the University community. In order to become a CPR Instructor you must complete the CPR Instructor Course.
Content type: Article
With a view toward OA's upcoming 50th Anniversary, the Outdoor Action Alumni Advisory Group was convened in December 2016 to reflect on the value of Outdoor Action and discuss how the program can continue to provide leadership development opportunities for students. After almost two years of work, I am thrilled to announce that the University has authorized the OA Strategic Planning Committee, a group made up of current students, OA alumni, faculty and administrative staff to:
Topics: Leaders, Leadership
Content type: Article
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: Leader Training
Content type: Article
This is the complete schedule for anyone doing FastTrack OA Leader Training during Spring Break. Everyone needs to take all 5 days of HEART Wilderness First Aid classes. To keep the class sizes small, everyone will be assigned to one of 2 groups for HEART and Technical Skills classes (X or Y), as well as a time & date for CPR.
Specific class assignments will be emailed to participants in March.
Topics: Leader Training
Content type: Article
Wintersession is a 2-week experience each January that brings together the entire campus community-- students, faculty, and staff. Throughout Wintersession, Outdoor Action will be offering a variety of different trips, activities, and trainings. Registration for all events will be on the Wintersession page of My.Princeton.edu November 1 through November 19.
Topics: Alumni, Princeton Reunions, Leadership, Leadership Starts Here
Content type: Videos
Princeton graduates serve in countless leadership positions around the world from entrepreneurs to teachers, directors to parents. Understanding the traits and behaviors that make leaders effective is critical for any organization, and applies to students on campus and alumni in the world at large. 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.