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: 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: 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: 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.
Topics: Resources
Content type: Article
This compilation of resources for the Outdoor Action community contains various ideas for ways to stay connected to the natural world when your usual outlets may not be available. Spending time in nature has huge positive health benefits (NatureRx) and we encourage you to take advantage of these recommendations while also adhering to the current health policies for your local region. You can begin to experience the benefits of being outdoors with
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:
Content type: Places
This map identifies several nature refuges spread throughout campus. Each location is distinct in what if offers, and all will serve as interesting walking destinations.
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.
Content type: Article
Leading a group on a multi-day trip either in a base camp setting or a backcountry setting requires extensive training in outdoor camping skills, effective first aid, judgment and decision making, leadership and group facilitation. The final part of OA Leader Training is the Leader Training Trip (LTT), a 6-day trip which pulls together all of the skills you have been learning all semester.