Outdoor Leadership and Adventure Program

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Students in the woodsCatlin Gabel's after-school outdoor program provides students from the Upper School with a chance to participate in outdoor challenge, adventure, and personal growth activities on a regular basis. The group meets after school until approximately 5:55 on Tuesdays and Thursdays in September and October. Students travel to different locations for the week's adventure, with instruction provided by Peter Green and Renee Jenkinson, and experts from the community. The course is offered each fall.

Course Schedule for Fall 2012

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SEPTEMBER 2012
11 Intro/Challenge Course
18 Alpine climbing speaker
20 Kayaking on the Willamette
25 Gear clothing and packing
27 Challenge Course
 
 
OCTOBER 2012
  2 Maps and navigation
  4 Biking in Forest Park
9 Habitat restoration
11  Tree Farm visit
16 Rock Climbing at the Circuit
18 Final hike
23 Make up session
 

September 21-23-- OLA BACKPACKING TRIP to Eagle Creek

Please meet in front of the gym at 3:20 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is critical that you be on time, and that you come prepared to spend the afternoon outside, no matter what the weather.

Students must attend the overnight backpacking trip and at least 10 afternoon sessions to get PE credit.