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
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Content type: Document
The Tiger Trails alumni newsletter is your way of keep up to date with the latest OA information. Check out the latest edition of Tiger Trails to learn all about how OA is developing the next generation of great student leaders on campus. Click on the links above to download the latest issue.
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
Content type: Article
The Outdoor Action Frosh Trip is one of the Orientation Small Group Experiences. More information is available on the Path to Princeton website.
Topics: Alumni, Giving to OA, Leaders, Leadership, Reports
Content type: Article
This report was written on the twentieth anniversary of the Outdoor Action Program to identify the unique contributions Outdoor Action has made to Princeton University. The Outdoor Action Program has been an important program for building community at Princeton for the past twenty years. Outdoor Action activities serve as powerful group bonding experiences that help students develop new friendships, learn leadership skills, increase interpersonal skills, develop concern for the environment, and learn lifelong wilderness skills. The overall success of the program can be seen through the...
Topics: Leader Training
Content type: Article
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the plans for Leader Training for 2020-2021?
In a typical year, beocming an OA Leader requires completing on-campus training in 4 skill areas (leadership, first aid, outdoor technical skills, and risk management), followed by a 6-day outdoor trip to practice implementing these skills. As is probably obvious, many of our plans have been thrown upside-down this year, and we are still in the process of figuring it all out.
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The inclusion of Frosh Trip into regular Orientation in 2016 is the ultimate validation of OA's contributions to Princeton. All OA Leaders should be proud of what you've given to so many generations of Princetonians.
- Rick Curtis '79
Join us for our next Alumni Trip - Hiking the Italian Dolomites - July 2020
For more information regarding when sign-ups open or for information on other OA/Princeton Journeys Alumni trips, fill out the Interest Form.
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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: 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