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Register for the waitlist by clicking on the button: Register Now

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 Jon Terry:  jonterry@knoxvilleadventure.com,  (865) 228-8424

Location: Knoxville Adventure Center

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

Tuition: $250

Meals: Not included. Many restaurants are available in Downtown Knoxville.

Lodging: Not included.

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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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Contact: James Parnell; ops@paddletsra.org; 606-402-0530

Location: Fall Creek Falls State Park, TN

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

Tuition:

• • TSRA Instructors $245
  • TSRA Members $260
  • Non-Members $275

Meals and Lodging:

Each Student will be responsible for their meals and lodging for the weekend. The park currently offers cabins and camping. Unfortunately the lodge is being rebuilt and will not be open. Students should also expect to bring lunch, snacks and water each day.

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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: Danny Collins; danny@37northexpeditions.com; 417.827.4582

Location: Mount Sequoyah Center, Fayetteville AR

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

Tuition: $250

Meals:

Not included.

Lodging:

A variety of rooms are available with access to showers and kitchen. Inquire and make reservations with the course host, Danny Collins.

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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.

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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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Contact: Zack Green, 828 964-2849, director@mountainalliance.org

Location: Mountain Alliance at Watauga High School

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

Tuition:

• • $200 Avery/Watauga County Schools Students and Employees
  • $240 Public enrollment

Meals: Not provided

Lodging: Not provided

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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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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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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: 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)

This 8-hour course is an Update for current ACA Swiftwater Rescue Instructors. If you teach for Landmark, contact the office for your coupon code.

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 2PM-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.

Southwest Virginia 4-H Educational Center: 25236 Hillman Highway, Abingdon VA 24210

Conveniently located only 3 miles from two I-81 Highway exits, as well as 3 miles from downtown Abingdon and nearby grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants offering curbside pick-up and takeaway, and all other necessary conveniences. 

Students can spend time outside of class exploring the ample outdoor recreation opportunities that surround the area, including hiking, camping, mountain biking, and kayaking. The Virginia Creeper Trail, a 35-mile rail-to-trail starts in Abingdon. “Trail Town, USA” (Damascus, VA) is only 20 minutes away, where The Virginia Creeper Trail intersects with the Appalachian Trail. Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, Grayson Highlands State Park, and Hungry Mother State Park are just a few places close by to explore. 

Registration contact: (276) 676-6180; info@swva4hcenter.org

Logistics/pre-event contact: Jeanette Reynolds, (314) 536-0111; jeanetter@vt.edu

Onsite/day-of contact: Chris Mann, (276) 698-6342; grounds@swva4hcenter.org

Registration information webpage: http://www.swva4hcenter.org/nols-training-overview

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Tuition: $250 

• Online registration will be available through our website, we will also have forms available for download for anyone who would like to mail in materials and payment.  
• Lodging will be available as an add on for a discounted rate: 
  • http://www.swva4hcenter.org/lodging-options
  • Ample nearby, off-site accommodation options exist.
  • Airport shuttle from TRI available for $30 round trip.
  • Lodging is available as an add on for a discounted rate for registered students.
    • $50/night per person: Private room with private bathroom, includes linens & towels. Standard room has 3 twin beds; limited number of double + twin rooms available. Guests will be assigned 1 person to a room, unless two (or more) students are attending from the same household.
    • Guests enjoy comfortable but basic private rooms at the Dickinson Conference Center. Rooms are equipped with adjustable air-conditioning and heat, as well as private bathrooms. Did we mention clean??? It has everything you need for a relaxing retreat! A guest wifi network is available. There are no televisions or radios/clocks in the rooms.
    • For those seeking group housing, hostel-style bunk rooms or cabins are available. Please call for availability and pricing.
• Meals not included but snacks will be provided. A kitchen with refrigerator, sink and microwave will be accessible by all students in Ratliff Hall. 

Required 4-H Center forms: http://www.swva4hcenter.org/forms

Classroom: http://www.swva4hcenter.org/campus-map

1. Russell Pavilion is a 150+ person capacity covered outdoor space with lights and access to electricity. 
2. Running water and restrooms are accessed in an adjacent building, Ratliff Hall (250 capacity), which is the indoor location for classes where there is wifi access, and where a projector and TV/DVD can be set up.
3. There is parking adjacent to both spaces, and both classroom spaces are approximately 100 yards from the accommodation options at Dickenson Conference Center. 
4. There is easy access to ample shaded and sunny outdoor spaces for scenarios. 

Center Policies:

• The 4-H Center is transitioning toward being a tobacco-free campus by the end of 2021. Smoking is currently prohibited inside all buildings, in all public areas, and is also prohibited within 25 feet of all buildings. Vaping is also prohibited inside all buildings, in all public areas, and is also prohibited within 25 feet of all buildings. A $250 cleaning fee will be assessed for smoking or vaping inside of any building, and guests will be fined $25 for improperly disposed cigarette butts.
• Firearms are allowed only in conjunction with an approved program.
• Guests agree to follow the latest guidelines published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the State of Virginia, and the local Department of Health. Including but not limited to: Mask wearing, hand washing, physical distancing, cleaning frequency and disinfecting, and symptom monitoring.
• Southwest Virginia 4-H Educational Center and Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia State University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. Edwin J. Jones, Director, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg; M. Ray McKinnie, Administrator, 1890 Extension Program, Virginia State University, Petersburg.

Cancellation: If you cancel or leave your training early for any reason we will retain the non-refundable deposit or the following percentage of tuition, whichever is greater:

• To receive a full refund, students may cancel their enrollment at least 21 days in advance of the program start date.
• Between 21 and 6 days prior to the course start date, the Southwest Virginia 4-H Educational Center will retain 50% (fifty percent) of the course tuition.
• Less than 5 days prior to the course start date or after the course has begun, there will be no refunds.

We’ll notify students on a case by case basis if anything changes with a program for which they’ve registered. If Southwest Virginia 4-H Educational Center must cancel this training for unforseen circumstances, all registrants will receive a full refund.

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Contact: Danny Collins; danny@37northexpeditions.com; 417.827.4582

Location: Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, Bentonville AR

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

**This WFA course will be tailored toward mountain bikers, but is applicable to all recreationists.

Tuition: $289

Meals:

Not included. The Airship cafe is nearby with snacks and coffee. We recommend bringing your lunches and drinking water both days.

Lodging:

Not available. Coler Mtb Preserve is proximal to the city of Bentonville, AR, with ample lodging options.

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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, 256-782-5515

Location: Jacksonville State University, Stephenson Hall Room 116B

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

Tuition:

• • $250 community
  • $200 JSU students

Meals:

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

Lodging:

Lodging is not provided. There is a campground close by for those wanting to camp. The location is Michael Tucker Park, call 256-847-7349 for reservations.

Other 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.

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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.

To join the waitlist, click: Register Now

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.

To join the waitlist, click: 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, Gear List, Schedule, etc)

Location: Christ School – Patrick Beaver Student Center

Tuition: $240

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.

To join the waitlist, click: Register Now

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.

To join the waitlist, click: 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: $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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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.

To join the waitlist, click: 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.

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, 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 2PM-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 and Prerequisites, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $2785

• • Online session: Jul 24-Aug13, 2021.
  • In-person skills session and field experience: Aug 15-Aug 29, 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: Jul 24-Aug 13, 2021.
  • In-person skills session and field experience: Aug 15-29, 2021.
  • In-person NOLS WUMP: Aug 30-Sep 3, 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:

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

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

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

Location: Shelton Learning Commons, Lees-McRae College

Tuition:

$535 – Lees-McRae students (see registration details below)
$535 – Lees-McRae alumni, faculty, and staff
$635 – Community
(A $250 non-refundable deposit will be collected at time of registration. All remaining course fees will be collected by credit/debit card on the first day of the event.)

Meals:

TBD

Lodging:

$15/night – Residence Hall
$50/night – Guest House
(All lodging fees will be collected by credit/debit card on the first day of the event.)
Note: Backcountry camping will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday night.

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.

Academic Credit: Outdoor Recreation Management offers 2 credit hours for this course. This is optional. The course number is ORM 321.

Register Now

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

Tuition: $2785

• • Online session: Jul 24-Aug13, 2021.
  • In-person skills session and field experience: Aug 15-Aug 29, 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: Jul 24-Aug 13, 2021.
  • In-person skills session and field experience: Aug 15-29, 2021.
  • In-person NOLS WUMP: Aug 30-Sep 3, 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:

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

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

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

Location: Shelton Learning Commons, Lees-McRae College

Tuition:

$535 – Lees-McRae students (see registration details below)
$535 – Lees-McRae alumni, faculty, and staff
$635 – Community
(A $250 non-refundable deposit will be collected at time of registration. All remaining course fees will be collected by credit/debit card on the first day of the event.)

Meals:

TBD

Lodging:

$15/night – Residence Hall
$50/night – Guest House
(All lodging fees will be collected by credit/debit card on the first day of the event.)
Note: Backcountry camping will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday night.

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.

Academic Credit: Outdoor Recreation Management offers 2 credit hours for this course. This is optional. The course number is ORM 321.

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 and Prerequisites, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $3580

• • Online session: Jul 24-Aug 13, 2021.
  • In-person skills session and field experience: Aug 15-29, 2021.
  • In-person NOLS WUMP: Aug 30-Sep 3, 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.

Register Now

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

Tuition: $2785

• • Online session: Sep 18 – Oct 8, 2021.
  • In-person skills session and field experience: Oct 11 – Oct 24, 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 2PM-5PM the day before the in-person session of this course starts for orientation and health screening, along with your housing assignments and the grounds orientation. 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: Sep 18 – Oct 8, 2021.
  • In-person skills session and field experience: Oct 11 – Oct 24, 2021.
  • In-person NOLS WUMP: Oct 25 – Oct 29, 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 22PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation, health screening, and housing assignments. 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 David 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: $310

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: $30 Camping; $50 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 2PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation, health screening, and housing assignments. 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: $2785

• • Online session: Sep 18 – Oct 8, 2021.
  • In-person skills session and field experience: Oct 11 – Oct 24, 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 2PM-5PM the day before the in-person session of this course starts for orientation and health screening, along with your housing assignments and the grounds orientation. 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: Sep 18 – Oct 8, 2021.
  • In-person skills session and field experience: Oct 11 – Oct 24, 2021.
  • In-person NOLS WUMP: Oct 25 – Oct 29, 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 22PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation, health screening, and housing assignments. 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 David 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 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)

Location: Landmark Learning’s Downstream Campus

Tuition: $790

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: $135 Camping or Bunkhouse.  

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. 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 2PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation, health screening, and housing assignments. 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.

Contact: Tyler Weathers; tyler@trailblazersurvival.com;864-263-3850

Location: Simpsonville NC

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

Tuition: $TBD

Meals:

Meals are not provided. Bring your lunch and snacks to energize throughout the day. 

Lodging:

Lodging is not available onsite. 

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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 2PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation, health screening, and housing assignments. 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 2PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation, health screening, and housing assignments. 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: Trey Knight, adventures@miami.edu

Location: University of Miami, Lakeside Village, Miami FL

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

Tuition: $TBD

Meals:

TBD

Lodging:

TBD 

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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 2PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation, health screening, and housing assignments. 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 David 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: $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, but there is no hookup or space for RVs. Any overnight stay grants access to the kitchen amenities and indoor showers. 

Arrival is from 2PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation, health screening, and housing assignments. 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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Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition:

• $300 RTP Only
• $335 RTP plus ASHI BLS Skills Check (Dec 2, 6-9PM)

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 2PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation, health screening, and housing assignments. 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 David 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 2PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation, health screening, housing assignments. 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.