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Great Pond, Maine is a wonderful location to learn both spin-casting and fly-casting with your COOT² leaders. Accommodations will include a cabin along the shore of the pond and easy access to a variety of locations to fish from. A large beach area is available for those initial fly-casting lessons. Licenses are available at the red recreation hall near the beach.
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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