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This trip is for students interested in doing volunteer trailwork while on COOT­2. Although students participating in these trips will be camping, and some of the time will be spent visiting points of local interest, the bulk of the trip will be spent assisting Acadia National Park repairing and improving recreational areas in the park. Camping location will be at the national park service Blackwoods Campground.
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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