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Course Overview: Expectations and Prerequisites, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $2785

• • Online session: January 2-22, 2021.
  • In-person skills session and field experience: January 25-February 7, 2021.

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $130 Camping; $250 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact Rachel at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

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Course Overview: Expectations and Prerequisites, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $3580

• • Online session: January 2-22, 2021.
  • In-person skills session and field experience: January 25-February 7, 2021.
  • In-person NOLS WUMP: February 8-12, 2021.

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $130 Camping; $250 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact Rachel at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

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Contact: outdoorrecreation@liberty.edu; 434-592-6284

Location: Hydaway Outdoor Center at Liberty University

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition:

• Public – $245
• Liberty University Student/Faculty/Staff – $215

Meals:

Not included. Plaza is 10 minutes from our base, with access to several restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two large refrigerators, stand-up freezer, conventional oven, stovetop, and microwave. Students may bring camp stoves to cook within a budget under our outdoor cooking pavilion and use of outdoor charcoal grills.  

Lodging:

Is available. Click the Register Now button above to review the lodging information.

Travel Logistics:

Class will meet at 936 Camp Hydaway Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501.  

Roanoke Airport is approx. 1.5 hours from Lynchburg.  

Richmond Airport is approx. 2.5 hours from Lynchburg.  

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Course Overview: Expectations and Prerequisites, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $2785

• • Online session: January 2-22, 2021.
  • In-person skills session and field experience: January 25-February 7, 2021.

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $130 Camping; $250 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact Rachel at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

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Course Overview: Expectations and Prerequisites, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $3580

• • Online session: January 2-22, 2021.
  • In-person skills session and field experience: January 25-February 7, 2021.
  • In-person NOLS WUMP: February 8-12, 2021.

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $130 Camping; $250 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact Rachel at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

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Contact: Steven Koster, smkoster@usf.edu, 813-974-6381

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Course Schedule, etc.

Location: Riverfront Park at University of South Florida

Tuition:  $350

Meals:  Not provided.

Lodging:  On your own, but available at USF Riverfront Park or local hotels. Camping at USF Riverfront Park is free, email Steven Koster for more information – smkoster@usf.edu.

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Contact: Steven Koster, smkoster@usf.edu, 813-974-6381

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Course Schedule, etc.

Location: Riverfront Park at University of South Florida

Tuition:  $275

Meals:  Not provided.

Lodging:  On your own, but available at USF Riverfront Park or local hotels. Camping at USF Riverfront Park is free, email Steven Koster for more information – smkoster@usf.edu.

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Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $795

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $75 Camping; $125 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact Rachel at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

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Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $350

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $45 Camping; $75 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact Rachel at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

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Course Overview (Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc)

Location: Christ School – Patrick Beaver Student Center

Tuition: $250

Meals:  No meals provided. Plan to bring your lunch and snacks both days.

Lodging:  Housing is not available. There are many local hotels within 15 minutes of  the course site. 

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Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $795

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $135 Camping; $225 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

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Contact: Trey Smith,  explore@horizonsva.com, 540-214-2753

Location: Camp Horizons, Harrisonburg VA

Course Overview: Expectations, Schedule, Gear List, etc.

Tuition: $250

Your full payment is due upon submission of your registration form. Should you chose to opt out of the course you will be refunded your money minus a $50 processing fee. Should you opt out after close of business on March 5, you will receive no refund.  

Meals: $75

Meals will be provided starting Saturday morning with breakfast and go through Lunch on Sunday. Meals will be served in either a buffet lunch room style or individually packed (depending on COVID risk at the time). Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Be sure to indicate any restrictions/needs when you register.

Lodging:

Housing is a per night fee of $50 per night for a screened in cabin or $25 per night for a onsite camping. Restroom, shower and a large screened in dining hall are within walking distance of both the cabins and tent camping. For COVID safety cabins will be rented individually. Only 4 cabins max and booked on a first come first serve basis. Tent camping unlimited spaces available.

For those who are taking advantage of housing at camp, please arrive between 4:30-5:30 on Friday, March 12^th, to health screen, check in and move in. You may also arrive the morning of Saturday,  March 13^th at 6:30-7:00 am for your health screen and move in. Then breakfast will be served from 7:00-7:45 and class will start at 8:00am sharp.

Other Info:

We are 15 minutes from downtown Harrisonburg, VA. No pets. No Alcohol onsite.

Click on the Register Now button at the top of this field to enroll. Once you are enrolled, you can click here to access your account dashboard. 

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Course Overview (Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc)

Location: Landmark Learning’s Downstream Campus

Tuition: $350

Meals:

Not included – town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options.

Available for student use is a standard refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and hot water urn. Most students bring camp stoves to cook within a budget under our outdoor cooking pavilion.

Lodging: $45 Camping or Bunkhouse.  

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation for. Camping is on a pad near the parking lot and classroom. The bunkhouses are located a 10-minute walk up the mountain. You may also camp in your vehicle, but there is no hookup or space for RVs. Any overnight stay grants access to the kitchen amenities and indoor showers. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

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Contact Andy Glas:  andrew.glas@ngu.edu, 678-850-6597

Location: North Greenville University

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $230 WFA; $290 WFA+CPR

• ASHI Adult/Child CPR is available March 19, 2021, 6-9PM. Please indicate your preference to attend when registering.

Meals: Meals are on your own. There are limited fast food options near campus and 3 on-campus dining options.

Lodging: Limited dorm-style lodging available on first come first served basis. Contact Andy Glas at andrew.glas@ngu.edu if interested.

All classes will be held on campus at the Hayes Ministry Center, Donnan Blvd, Tigerville SC 29688.

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Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $795

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $135 Camping; $225 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

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Course Overview: (Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc)

Location: Landmark Learning’s Downstream Campus

Tuition: $260

Meals:

Not included – town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options.

Available for student use is a standard refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and hot water urn. Most students bring camp stoves to cook within a budget under our outdoor cooking pavilion.

Lodging: $30 Camping or Bunkhouse.  

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation for. Camping is on a pad near the parking lot and classroom. The bunkhouses are located a 10-minute walk up the mountain. You may also camp in your vehicle, but there is no hookup or space for RVs. Any overnight stay grants access to the kitchen amenities and indoor showers. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

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Or contact Valerie Kankiewicz:  breyve@appstate.edu; 828-262-2100

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Location: Broadstone at Appalachian State University

Tuition: $375

Meals: Not included.

An industrial kitchen is available for students staying onsite. During the pandemic you must bring your own kitchen and cooking ware.

Lodging: $20/night

On-site lodging is available.  Lodging is optional. Shared cabin space with bunkbeds is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Any overnight stay is $20/night and grants access to the kitchen appliances and indoor showers/bathrooms.

Shuttle:

None provided.

Other Information:

This course meets the American Camp Association 2012 Standards and the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid training requirement. 

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Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $795

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $135 Camping; $225 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

Location: Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green KY

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $250

Meals:

Not provided. There is a plethora of fast food and buffet style options including, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free near the Preston Center in the Downing Student Union.

Lodging:

Lodging is not available on campus but Hyatt Place Hotel is within walking distance of the Preston Center and camping is available at:

• • Beech Bend Campground (10 minutes) – 798 Beech Bend Park Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101
  • Bowling Green KOA (20 minutes) – 1960 Three Springs Rd, Bowling Green, KY 4210

Transportation:

No public transportation is available, students must provide their own means of transportation to and from the Preston Center.

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Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Course Schedule, etc.

This course will take place in the backcountry on a backpacking trip.

Location: Carvins Cove Reservoir, 99644 Reservoir Road, Roanoke VA 24019; https://www.playroanoke.com/parks-facilities/carvins-cove-natural-reserve/

Tuition: $695

Meals:

Course fee includes instruction, curriculum and teaching materials, group equipment, a subscription to the Leave No Trace Tracker and a one-year Leave No Trace Individual Membership.   The group will spend the night in the backcountry on Days #2-3, but students are responsible for their own lodging on Day #1. Meals Day #2 Lunch through Day #4 Lunch, but all other meals are on your own.

Lodging:

Lodging Options nearby for before/after course and on Day #1:

• Hotels (all 10-15 minute drive):  
  • Hampton Inn Roanoke/I-81 Hollins: 7922 Plantation Rd, Roanoke VA 24019, (540) 563-5656
  • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson: 7860 Plantation Rd, Roanoke VA 24019, (540) 366-5678
  • Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott: 7944 Plantation Rd, Roanoke VA 24019, (540) 362-4200
  • Days Inn by Wyndham: 8118 Plantation Rd, Roanoke VA, 24019, (540) 759-7898

• Camping (30 minute drive)
  • Explore Park: 56 Roanoke River Pkwy, Roanoke VA 24014, https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/375/Camping , (540) 427-1800

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Contact: Molly Neary, 828-293-3053, mollyneary@jacksonnc.org

Location: Jackson County Recreation Department, Cullowhee Recreation Center

Course Overview: Expectations, Schedule, Gear List, etc.

Tuition: $255

Meals:

Not provided.

Lodging:

Check with AirBnB and the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce for local options.

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Location: Landmark’s Downstream Campus

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $250

Meals:

Not included – town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options.

Available for student use is a standard refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and hot water urn. Most students bring camp stoves to cook within a budget under our outdoor cooking pavilion.

Lodging: $30 camping or bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation for. Camping is on a pad near the parking lot and classroom. The bunkhouses are located a 10-minute walk up the mountain. You may also camp in your vehicle. Any overnight stay grants access to the kitchen amenities and indoor showers. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts, for your health screen. You may arrive the next morning before class by 7:45AM for your health screen before class begins at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course. 

Shuttle:

Students must provide transportation to and from campus and river sites. Carpooling should be possible with other students in the class.

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Location: Camp Pinecrest, Moscow TN

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition:

• $240, register by March 28, 2021
• $260, register after March 28, 2021

Meals:  Meals can be purchased when you register, as well. Inquire with the course host.

Lodging: Lodging can be arranged for an additional charge when you register. Inquire with the course host.

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Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $350

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $45 Camping; $75 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact Rachel at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

WAITLIST – to add yourself to the waitlist, click Register Now

Or contact Valerie Kankiewicz:  breyve@appstate.edu; 828-262-2100

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Location: Broadstone at Appalachian State University

Tuition:

$560 – Current ASU Students

$795 – Public Enrollment

Meals: Not included.

An industrial kitchen is available for students staying onsite. During the pandemic you must bring your own kitchen and cooking ware.

Lodging: $20/night

On-site lodging is available.  Lodging is optional. Shared cabin space with bunkbeds is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Any overnight stay is $20/night and grants access to the kitchen appliances and indoor showers/bathrooms.

Shuttle:

None provided.

Other Information:

Appalachian State University’s Recreation Managment Department offers 1.00 credit for this course.  The course number is RM3532.  This is optional.  Enrollment for this course can take place via ApplNet course registration.  Payment for course may take place AFTER ApplNet registration.

This course meets the American Camp Association 2012 Standards and the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid training requirement. 

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Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $795

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $135 Camping; $225 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

Contact: Tom Anderson, tnanderson@jsu.edu, 256-782-5519

Location: Jacksonville State University, Stephenson Hall Room 220

Course Overview: Expectations, Schedule, Gear List, etc.

Tuition: $TBD

Meals:

Meals are not provided; bring your lunch and snacks each day.

Lodging:

Lodging is not provided.

Options include: Hampton Inn (10401 JD&L Drive, Jacksonville AL – 256-782-0330), and University Inn (1530 Pelham Rd S, Jacksonville AL – 256-435-3300)

Parking:

Parking is available at Stephenson Hall. Parking permits can be obtained in room 220.

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Location: Landmark’s Downstream Campus

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $260

Meals:

Not included – town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options.

Available for student use is a standard refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and hot water urn. Most students bring camp stoves to cook within a budget under our outdoor cooking pavilion.

Lodging: $30 camping or bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation for. Camping is on a pad near the parking lot and classroom. The bunkhouses are located a 10-minute walk up the mountain. You may also camp in your vehicle. Any overnight stay grants access to the kitchen amenities and indoor showers. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts, for your health screen. You may arrive the next morning before class by 7:45AM for your health screen before class begins at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course. 

Shuttle:

Students must provide transportation to and from campus and river sites. Carpooling should be possible with other students in the class.

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Location: Landmark’s Downstream Campus

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $250

Meals:

Not included – town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options.

Available for student use is a standard refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and hot water urn. Most students bring camp stoves to cook within a budget under our outdoor cooking pavilion.

Lodging: $30 camping or bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation for. Camping is on a pad near the parking lot and classroom. The bunkhouses are located a 10-minute walk up the mountain. You may also camp in your vehicle. Any overnight stay grants access to the kitchen amenities and indoor showers. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts, for your health screen. You may arrive the next morning before class by 7:45AM for your health screen before class begins at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course. 

Shuttle:

Students must provide transportation to and from campus and river sites. Carpooling should be possible with other students in the class.

Register Now

Course Overview: Expectations and Prerequisites, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $3580

• • Online session: May 22-June11, 2021.
  • In-person skills session and field experience: June 14-27, 2021.
  • In-person NOLS WUMP: June 28-July 2, 2021.

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $130 Camping; $250 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact Rachel at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

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Course Overview: Expectations and Prerequisites, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $2785

• • Online session: May 22-June 11, 2021.
  • In-person skills session and field experience: June 14- 27, 2021.

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $130 Camping; $250 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact Rachel at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

Register Now

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $795

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $135 Camping; $225 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

Register Now

Course Overview: Expectations and Prerequisites, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $3580

• • Online session: May 22-June11, 2021.
  • In-person skills session and field experience: June 14-27, 2021.
  • In-person NOLS WUMP: June 28-July 2, 2021.

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $130 Camping; $250 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact Rachel at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

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Course Overview: Expectations and Prerequisites, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $2785

• • Online session: May 22-June 11, 2021.
  • In-person skills session and field experience: June 14- 27, 2021.

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $130 Camping; $250 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact Rachel at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

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Contact Susan Herndon-Powell: susan.herndon-powell@roanokeva.gov, 540-853-2236

Location: Garden City Recreation Center

Course Overview: Expectations, Schedule, Gear List, etc.

Tuition: $325

Meals:

Meals are on your own. There are no meals offered on site, but there are plenty of restaurants (both fast-food and otherwise) within a 10 minute drive, in addition to several grocery stores. 

Lodging:

There is no lodging/camping available on site, however, there are several options nearby.  

• Hotels (all 10-15 minute drive):
  • Holiday Inn Roanoke-Tanglewood: 4468 Starkey Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018, (540) 774-4400
  • Hilton Garden Inn Roanoke: 4500 S Peak Blvd, Roanoke, VA 24018, (540) 776-3400
  • SpringHill Suites by Marriott Roanoke: 301 Reserve Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016 (540) 400-6226
• Camping (30 minute drive): 
  • Explore Park: 56 Roanoke River Pkwy, Roanoke VA 24014, https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/375/Camping,  (540) 427-1800

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Course Overview: (Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc)

Location: Landmark Learning’s Downstream Campus

Tuition includes camping: $615

Meals:

Not included – town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options.

Available for student use is a standard refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and hot water urn. Most students bring camp stoves to cook within a budget under our outdoor cooking pavilion.

Lodging:

Camping (bring your own gear). Camping is on a pad near the parking lot and classroom. You may also camp in your vehicle, but there is no hookup or space for RVs. Any overnight stay grants access to the kitchen amenities and indoor showers. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

About This Course:

This course will explore various Frontcountry spaces each day that are within an hour of where we will basecamp, at the Landmark Learning Downstream Campus. Students may need to provide their own transportation to and from each site.

Teaching Topics will be assigned on a first-request basis. Indicate your top 3 choices when you register:

• • Plan Ahead and Prepare
  • Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
  • Dispose of Waste Properly
  • Leave What You Find
  • Minimize Campfire Impacts
  • Respect Wildlife
  • Be Considerate of Other Visitors
  • Environment or Pursuit-Specific topic (Deserts, Waterways, Climbing, etc)

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Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $795

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $75 Camping; $125 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact Rachel at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

Register Now

Course Overview: Expectations and Prerequisites, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $3580

• • Online session: May 22-June11, 2021.
  • In-person skills session and field experience: June 14-27, 2021.
  • In-person NOLS WUMP: June 28-July 2, 2021.

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $130 Camping; $250 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact Rachel at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

Register Now

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $795

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $75 Camping; $125 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact Rachel at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

Contact Aaron Roberts:  aroberts02@spalding.edu, 502-873-4489

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Location: Spalding University

Tuition:

$TBD

Meals:

TBD

Lodging:

TBD

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Course Overview: Expectations and Prerequisites, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $2785

• • Online session: July 3-23, 2021.
  • In-person skills session and field experience: July 26- August 8, 2021.

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $130 Camping; $250 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact Rachel at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

Register Now

Course Overview: Expectations and Prerequisites, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $3580

• • Online session: July 3-23, 2021.
  • In-person skills session and field experience: July 26-August 8, 2021.
  • In-person NOLS WUMP: August 9-13, 2021.

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $130 Camping; $250 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact Rachel at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

Register Now

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $795

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $135 Camping; $225 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

Register Now

Or contact Katie Wall:  wallk@lmc.edu, 828-898-2484

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Location: Lees-McRae College

Tuition:

TBD

Meals:

TBD

Lodging:

TBD

Shuttle:

TBD

Other Information:

The course will take place in Lees-MacRae College’s Shelton Learning Commons.

There are on-campus trails for biking, hiking, and trail running as well as a discount golf course.  The Elk River and Mill Pond on campus are good locations for fly fishing.  Equipment rentals are free to course participants and include discs, mountain bikes, fly rods, and more.

Register Now

Or contact Katie Wall:  wallk@lmc.edu, 828-898-2484

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Location: Lees-McRae College

Tuition:

TBD

Meals:

None provided. Breakfast and lunch are available for purchase from the on-campus Starbucks and Einstein Bagels or you can bring your own.  Additionally, there are several restaurants, in Banner Elk, within walking distance of campus that provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner opportunities.

Lodging:

No lodging is available on campus, but contact Katie for local recommendations (hotels, B&Bs, or camping).

Shuttle:

None provided.

Other Information:

The course will take place in Lees-MacRae College’s Shelton Learning Commons.

There are on-campus trails for biking, hiking, and trail running as well as a discount golf course.  The Elk River and Mill Pond on campus are good locations for fly fishing.  Equipment rentals are free to course participants and include discs, mountain bikes, fly rods, and more.

Register Now

Course Overview: Expectations and Prerequisites, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $2785

• • Online session: July 3-23, 2021.
  • In-person skills session and field experience: July 26- August 8, 2021.

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $130 Camping; $250 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact Rachel at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

Register Now

Course Overview: Expectations and Prerequisites, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $3580

• • Online session: July 3-23, 2021.
  • In-person skills session and field experience: July 26-August 8, 2021.
  • In-person NOLS WUMP: August 9-13, 2021.

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $130 Camping; $250 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact Rachel at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

Register Now

Or contact Katie Wall:  wallk@lmc.edu, 828-898-2484

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Location: Lees-McRae College

Tuition:

TBD

Meals:

TBD

Lodging:

TBD

Shuttle:

TBD

Other Information:

The course will take place in Lees-MacRae College’s Shelton Learning Commons.

There are on-campus trails for biking, hiking, and trail running as well as a discount golf course.  The Elk River and Mill Pond on campus are good locations for fly fishing.  Equipment rentals are free to course participants and include discs, mountain bikes, fly rods, and more.

Register Now

Or contact Katie Wall:  wallk@lmc.edu, 828-898-2484

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Location: Lees-McRae College

Tuition:

TBD

Meals:

None provided. Breakfast and lunch are available for purchase from the on-campus Starbucks and Einstein Bagels or you can bring your own.  Additionally, there are several restaurants, in Banner Elk, within walking distance of campus that provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner opportunities.

Lodging:

No lodging is available on campus, but contact Katie for local recommendations (hotels, B&Bs, or camping).

Shuttle:

None provided.

Other Information:

The course will take place in Lees-MacRae College’s Shelton Learning Commons.

There are on-campus trails for biking, hiking, and trail running as well as a discount golf course.  The Elk River and Mill Pond on campus are good locations for fly fishing.  Equipment rentals are free to course participants and include discs, mountain bikes, fly rods, and more.

Register Now

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $795

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $75 Camping; $125 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 2 max to a room, and we assign by gender. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Van In Black: 800-903-2503, info@vaninblack.com

Another option is to coordinate a ride with another student. Contact Rachel at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students in the course who may be interested in carpooling.

Register Now

Course Overview: (Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc)

Location: Landmark Learning’s Downstream Campus

Tuition includes camping: $615

Meals:

Not included – town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options.

Available for student use is a standard refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and hot water urn. Most students bring camp stoves to cook within a budget under our outdoor cooking pavilion.

Lodging:

Camping (bring your own gear). Camping is on a pad near the parking lot and classroom. You may also camp in your vehicle, but there is no hookup or space for RVs. Any overnight stay grants access to the kitchen amenities and indoor showers. 

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

About This Course:

This course will explore various Frontcountry spaces each day that are within an hour of where we will basecamp, at the Landmark Learning Downstream Campus. Students may need to provide their own transportation to and from each site.

Teaching Topics will be assigned on a first-request basis. Indicate your top 3 choices when you register:

• • Plan Ahead and Prepare
  • Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
  • Dispose of Waste Properly
  • Leave What You Find
  • Minimize Campfire Impacts
  • Respect Wildlife
  • Be Considerate of Other Visitors
  • Environment or Pursuit-Specific topic (Deserts, Waterways, Climbing, etc)