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Come visit Acadia National Park and learn to rock climb. This trip will be guided by Acadia Mountain Guides along the rock bound coast of Maine. Participants should be very comfortable with heights and be in good condition. Transportation will be by minivan. Accommodations include tenting with some amenities available between climbing locations. Sleeping bag and sleeping pad are needed, as well as a day pack. Personal climbing shoes are a plus for this trip.
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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