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This trip will spend the entire duration exploring some wonderful natural areas surrounding Great Pond Outdoor Adventure Center located in Great Pond, Maine:

Accommodations will be tent and yurt based and will have limited amenities. Participants should have some level of comfort with camping and eating outside. Hiking days may average 3-4 miles of easy terrain, but sturdy footwear is needed to participate. Small backpacks are advisable (i.e. similar to the size used for books).
Important Dates
June 5:
NOW AVAILABLE: On-line registration will be open and must be completed by July 8. Completed health and immunization forms must be mailed or faxed to the Colby Health Center as soon as possible. As soon as you know you are coming to Colby, please schedule an appointment with your doctor. You cannot attend school unless this information has been reviewed by Colby Health Center staff.
August 26:

Check in for first-year students is August 26

August 29:

Departure on the outdoor portion of orientation is August 29  between 8 and 9 a.m.

August 31:

Return from the outdoor trips portion of orientation will be between 10 and 2 p.m.

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