Credit Classes
Most of our credit classes involve some weekend meeting times and/or overnight experiences. Our courses are designed to introduce the learner to new environments and adventure activities. Courses that require extended time in the field or that are designed for those with more skill or a higher level of physical conditioning are noted. All courses require instructor permission so that students have the best understanding of the time, personal commitment involved and fitness level needed. Weight and ability to keep pace is also a determining factor for participation and safety. Outdoor activities and the lifestyle that accompanies them are not for everyone.
NOTE: Fees and drop/add deadlines associated with mini courses are subjected to earlier deadlines than those of full semester courses. University fees cannot be refunded after the first day of classes.
Registration and Enrollment Policies
Fall 2013 Classes
Spring 2013 CLASSES
CEO 130 English Horsemanship I
Section 1: Mondays, 2-4:30 p.m.
Section 2: Mondays, 4:30-7 p.m.
Section 3: Tuesdays, 12:10-2:40 p.m.
Section 4: Tuesdays, 2:50-5:20 p.m.
Section 5: Fridays, 10:50 a.m.-1:20 p.m.
Section 6: Fridays, 1:30-4 p.m.
Instructor: Roni McAbee, Laurie McCarthy & Syd Davis.
Call the South Wind Stables, 724-1003 with any questions.
For students with no riding experience. Weight is determining factor for participation and safety. Please note that to ensure horse and rider safety, we enforce a rider weight limit of 200 pounds. You must be in good physical condition to participate in the riding portion of the Horsemanship I course. The staff at South Wind Stables teaches the basic aspects of horsemanship including the ability to catch, halter, lead, and move a horse around, as well as safely moving, in close proximity, to a horse on the ground. Elementary control at the walk, trot and canter, proper grooming and tacking-up techniques, parts of the horse, and tack and basic feeding needs are also covered. Goal is to make riding a safe and enjoyable experience. Additional fee includes instruction, facility usage and equipment -- everything but personal attire. Riding helmets are also provided. Fee is payable to South Wind Stables and is due the first day of class by check, cash or money order. Transportation to and from the stable is available. A navy blue Chevy Traverse will be in front of the Fine Arts building at the time course is scheduled to begin. Students may also elect to drive their personal car, but fees will not be prorated. Appropriate attire is expected for the first day of class: long pants, shirt with sleeves, and boots -- or shoes that tie and have heels. No hiking shoes or oversized shoes. Call the stable at 724-1003 with any questions.
Fee is payable to South Wind Stables and is due the first day of class by check, cash or money order.
South Wind Stables - $360
CEO 131 English Horsemanship II
Section 1: Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m.
Section 2: Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m.
Instructor: Roni McAbee
Call the South Wind Stables, 724-1003 with any questions.
For students who have passed English Horsemanship I or who have had prior riding experience. Weight is determining factor for participation and safety. Please note that to ensure horse and rider safety, we enforce a rider weight limit of 200 pounds. You must be in good physical condition. Horsemanship II is a continuation of Course I and emphasizes more advanced control of the horse. A $360 fee includes instruction, use of the horses, equipment and facility -- everything but personal attire. Riding helmets are also provided. Fee is payable to South Wind Stables and is due the first day of class by check, cash or money order. Transportation to and from the stable is available. A navy blue Chevy Traverse will be in front of the Fine Arts at the time course is scheduled to begin. Students may also elect to drive their personal car, but fees will not be prorated. Appropriate attire is expected for the first day of class: long pants and boots or shoes that tie and have small heels. No hiking shoes or oversized shoes. Call the stable at 724-1003 with any questions.
Fee is payable to South Wind Stables and is due the first day of class by check, cash or money order.
South Wind Stables - $360
CEO 174 Tree Climbing
Sundays, 1-4 p.m., September 14-October 20
Instructor: Eric Tartter
Rope and harness tree climbing is our substitute for the lack of rock climbing in this area! Learn the arborist techniques that canopy researchers use while enjoying beautiful scenery and working as a team with your classmates. Students should be prepared to learn rope skills, rescue techniques, canopy movement, tree identification and appreciation, and movement from tree to tree. Positive group dynamics and safety will be emphasized.
Participants should be in good physical condition, willing to challenge themselves and have minimal apprehension about heights. Sincere desire to learn about trees and to become proficient in climbing skills is a must.
Must register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, EG-10.
$200
CEO 177 Hiking
Section 1
Mondays, 1:10-4:10 p.m., September 9-October 14
Day Trips: Saturday, September 21; Sundays, October 6 & 12, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Instructor: John Greene
Section 2
Mondays, 1:10-4:10 p.m., October 21-November 25
Day Trips: Saturdays, November 2 & 16; Sunday, November 24, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Instructor: John Greene
Section 3
Thursdays, 4:25-7:15 p.m., September 12-October 10
Day Trips: Saturdays, September 21, October 5; Sunday, October 13,
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Instructor: TBA
Hiking is a great way to stay fit, reduce stress and experience the natural environment. This course uses an integrated presentation of wellness topics and physical activity to introduce the learner to the basic skills and techniques of day hiking. Class sessions are utilized to hike the trails of our campus and local county parks. Lecture topics will include backcountry nutrition, basic survival techniques and preparedness, wilderness ethic, wellness and environmental awareness. Expect to be outside every class session while changing the way you perceive exercise. Sturdy hiking boots or shoes are highly recommended. A synthetic underwear top is required.
This course includes three mandatory weekend day trips to put skills to practical use.
Must register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, Rec Center, EG - 10.
Regional trails - $150
CEO 178 Backpacking
Wednesdays/Fridays, 2:20-4:30 p.m., August 28-October 9
Day Trip: Sunday, September 15, noon-6 p.m.
Weekend camping trips: Saturday, September 21-Sunday, September 22;
Friday, October 4-Sunday,October 6. Rain Date: Fri., Oct. 11-Sun., Oct. 13.
Instructor: Birdie High
This is an experiential course that immerses the new student in the basic skills and techniques of backpacking throughout temperate environments. The focus of instruction will be on team building through Backpacking. Strong emphasis will be on forming social connections for first year students. Skill development will include low-impact travel techniques and environmental awareness, equipment operation and care, nutrition, hygiene, cooking skills, backcountry safety and positive group dynamics. Expect to carry a 40-pound pack, learn basic outdoor living skills and share in the adventure! Strict attendance policy.
This course includes mandatory weekend trips to put skills to practical use. Students must have synthetic long underwear tops and bottoms, sturdy hiking boots and synthetic socks.
Must register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, Rec Center, EG - 10
Regional trails - $200
CEO 250 Bicycling
Mondays, 3:30-6:30 p.m., September 9-October 14
Weekend Rides: Saturdays, September 28, October 12; Sunday, October 20,
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Instructor: Michael Zuber
This course is designed to introduce the rider to a diversity of recreational riding opportunities with special emphasis on mountain biking. Students will learn the basics of bicycle repair and maintenance. Riding techniques and skills (e.g. braking, signaling, gearing, weight transfer, single track riding) will start on campus and progress to trips throughout the area. This course uses an integrated presentation of wellness topics and physical activity to introduce the rider to the topics of conditioning, nutrition, training, safety and environmental impact. This course includes three mandatory mountain bike day rides. Bicycles are provided by Outdoor Pursuits for a fee.
Must register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, Rec Center, EG - 10
$125 with your bike; $195 with bike provided; or $450 with a BOP bike purchase
CEO 251 Canoeing
Tuesdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m., September 10-October 15
Day Trip: Sunday, October 13, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Instructor: Steve Busch
Learn to paddle the most versatile of watercraft, the open canoe. The canoe is rich in history and tradition. Successful handling of the craft requires a delicate balance of coordination and communication with a partner. American Canoe Association curriculum will be followed. Development of intellectual and physical skills is enhanced through the use of both flat water and moving water settings providing participants with realistic and consequential outcomes. Instruction begins with basic strokes, leans and rescues then progresses to moving water for performance of river maneuvers. Each class period is a trip to appropriate rivers that will test new skills on class I-II moving water. Strong swimming ability is essential. Strict attendance policy.
A white department van will be in front of the Rec Center at the time the course is scheduled to begin. Come to all class sessions prepared to get wet! Bring a bathing suit and towel. A mandatory weekend river trip is required to complete this course. Students must have a synthetic underwear top. Boats, paddles, PFD's, wet suits (if necessary) and transportation is provided.
Must register and make payment in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, EG-10.
Fee - $225.
CEO 252 White Water Kayaking
Wednesdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m., September 11-October 23
Day Trip: Saturday, September 29 or October 12, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Pool Session: September 8 & 22, 7-9 p.m.
Instructor: Steve Busch
This course is an introduction to white water kayaking. Instruction focuses on paddling techniques and practices that enable an individual to successfully negotiate a class II & III white water river. A theme of water safety is central in assisting student development of critical thinking skills (river sense). Equipment selection and use, river reading, route finding, river etiquette, and river rescue are all topics designed to assist student decision making. Development of intellectual and physical skills is enhanced through the use of both flat water and moving water settings, providing participants with realistic and consequential outcomes. Strong swimming ability is a must.
A white department van will be in front of the Rec Center at the time the course is scheduled to begin. Come to all class sessions prepared to get wet! Bring a bathing suit and towel. A mandatory weekend river trip is required to complete this course. Students must have a synthetic underwear top. Wet suits, boats, paddles, helmets, PFD's and transportation is provided.
Must register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, Rec Center, EG - 10.
Fee - $225
CEO 255 Backcountry Medicine
Mondays, noon-3 p.m., October 21-December 2
Certification Wkd: Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wkd Field Sessions: Two Sat. or Sun. Dates to be announced
Instructor: Kevin Hastings
This wilderness first aid course combines the theoretical with the experiential. The course is designed to teach skills and knowledge for safe and successful emergency care and rescue when definitive medical care is more than an hour away. Students will receive a 16-hour certification in wilderness first aid from a professional wilderness medicine association upon successful completion of the course. Special emphasis will be placed on leadership issues, accident prevention, group awareness and the dynamics of the environment. This course includes several mandatory weekend meeting times.
Must register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, EG-10.
Fee - $325
CEO 122 Skiing/Snowboarding
Section 1 - Downhill Skiing
Section 2 - Snowboarding
Fridays, 2:20-10:00 p.m., February 1-March 8
The first Friday class is 2/1/13. Bus transportation is provided and will depart from the East Gym parking Lot E at 2:30 p.m. Students may elect to drive their personal car, but fees will not be prorated.
Section 3 - Downhill Skiing
Section 4 - Snowboarding
Sundays, 11:50 a.m.-7:30 p.m., February 3-March 10
The first Sunday class is 2/3/13. Bus transportation is provided and will depart from the East Gym parking Lot E at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) for Sunday class sessions. Students may elect to drive their personal car, but fees will not be prorated.
Learn and develop sound skills of downhill skiing or snowboarding as a lifetime leisure activity. Skill levels taught include beginners, intermediates, advanced, and expert in skiing. Each participant will select the appropriate level of instruction and be evaluated accordingly. Each class will consist of a specific lesson in addition to required time in the activity-based training area. An ample amount of practice time to work on skills and explore the many runs will be available. Snow pants and helmets are very highly recommended.
A Greek Peak representative will be in the East Gym Recreation Center Lobby from noon-5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 to answer questions, collect registration forms and payments if you have NOT already paid online.
Course description, syllabus and payment information can be found at:
http://www.greekpeak.net/groups--events/ski--ride/college-credit-programs.aspx
Register through BuBrain
$362 with lift ticket & instruction
$438 with lift ticket, equipment rentals & instruction
CEO 130 English Horsemanship I
Section 1: Mondays, 2:-4:30 p.m.
Section 2: Mondays, 4:30-7 p.m.
Section 3: Tuesdays, 12:10-2:40 p.m.
Section 4: Tuesdays, 2:50-5:20 p.m.
Section 5: Fridays, 10:50 a.m.-1:20 p.m.
Section 6: Fridays, 1:30-4 p.m.
Instructor: Roni McAbee, Laurie McCarthy & Syd Davis.
Call the South Wind Stables, 724-1003 with any questions.
For students with no prior horsemanship or riding experience. Weight is determining factor for participation and safety in the riding portion of this course. Please note that to ensure horse and rider safety, we enforce a rider weight limit of 200 pounds. You must be in good physical condition. The staff at South Wind Stables teaches horse behavior, proper grooming and parts of the horse; basic tack and saddling techniques, as well as elementary riding basics at the walk and trot. Goal is to make working around horses and basic riding a safe and enjoyable experience. A $360 fee includes instruction, use of the horses, equipment and facility -- everything but personal attire. Riding helmets are also provided. Transportation to and from the stable is available. A blue-and-white Suburban will be in front of Fine Arts building at the time course is scheduled to begin. Students may also elect to drive their personal car, but fees will not be prorated. Appropriate attire is mandatory for the first day of class: long pants, shirt with sleeves, and boots or shoes that tie and have 1-1.5" heels. No hiking shoes, oversized shoes, high heeled fashion shoes or boots, sneakers, sandals or flip-flops. No shorts or sweat pants, jewelry or scarves. Call the stable at 724-1003 with any questions.
Fee is payable to South Wind Stables and is due the first day of class by check, cash or money order.
South Wind Stables - $360
CEO 131 English Horsemanship II
Section 1: Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m.
Section 2: Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m.
Instructor: Roni McAbee.
Call the South Wind Stables, 724-1003 with any questions.
For students who have passed English Horsemanship I or who have had prior riding experience. Weight is determining factor for participation and riding safety. Please note that to ensure horse and rider safety, we enforce a rider weight limit of 200 pounds. You must be in good physical condition. Horsemanship II is a continuation of Horsemanship I and emphasizes more advanced control of the horse. Fee includes instruction, use of the horses, equipment and facility -- everything but personal attire. Riding helmets are also provided. Transportation to and from the stable is available. A blue-and-white Suburban will be in front of Fine Arts building at the time course is scheduled to begin. Students may also elect to drive their personal car, but fees will not be prorated. Appropriate attire is expected for the first day of class: long pants and boots or shoes that tie and have small heels. No hiking shoes or oversized shoes.
Fee is payable to South Wind Stables and is due the first day of class by check, cash or money order.
South Wind Stables - $360
CEO 176 Fly Fishing
Wednesdays, 2:20-5:20 p.m., March 20-May 1
Fishing Trips: Sundays, Apr. 14, 21, 28 and May 5
Instructor: Gary Romanic
Get hooked on the art of fly fishing. Learn the proper casting technique, field and stream safety, basic fly tying and entomology. Students will tie their own flies for the challenge of that first catch. Local experts share years of experience to make this one of the richest classes ever. Immerse yourself in a sport that will last a lifetime. Fee includes rods, reels, waders, tying materials and transportation. Students are responsible for obtaining a New York state fishing license. This course includes three mandatory weekend day trips to put skills to practical use.
Must register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, EG-10.
Fee - $200.
CEO 177 Hiking
Section 1: Mondays, 1:10-4:10 p.m., February 4-March 11
Day Trips: Saturday, February 16; Sundays, February 24 & March 3, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Instructor: John Greene
Section 2: Mondays, 1:10-4:10 p.m., March 18-May 6
Day Trips: Sunday, April 14 and Saturdays, April 20 & May 4, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Instructor: John Greene
Section 3: Thursdays, 4:15-7:15 p.m., March 21-May 9
Day Trips: Sunday, April 28 and Saturdays, April 13 & May 4, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Instructor: Natalie Hughes
Hiking is a great way to stay fit, reduce stress and experience the natural environment. This course uses an integrated presentation of wellness topics and physical activity to introduce the learner to the basic skills and techniques of snowshoeing and day hiking. Class sessions are utilized to hike or snowshoe the trails of our campus and local county parks. Lecture topics will include backcountry nutrition, basic survival techniques and preparedness, wilderness ethic, wellness and environmental awareness. Expect to be outside every class session while changing the way you perceive exercise. Synthetic long underwear and sturdy hiking boots or shoes are highly recommended.
This course includes three mandatory weekend day trips to put skills to practical use.
Must register and make payment in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, EG-10.
Fee - $150
CEO 250 Bicycling
Mondays, 3:30-6:30 p.m., March 18-May 6
Weekend Rides: Saturday, April 27, Sundays, April 21 & May 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Instructor: Michael Zuber
This course is designed to introduce the rider to a diversity of recreational riding opportunities with special emphasis on mountain biking. Students will learn the basics of bicycle repair and maintenance. Riding techniques and skills (e.g. braking, signaling, gearing, weight transfer, single track riding) will start on campus and progress to trips throughout the area. This course uses an integrated presentation of wellness topics and physical activity to introduce the rider to the topics of conditioning, nutrition, training, safety and environmental impact. This course includes three mandatory mountain bike day rides. Bicycles are provided by Outdoor Pursuits for a fee.
Must register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, EG-10.
$115 with your bike
$155 with bike provided
$300 with a BOP bike purchase
CEO 251 Canoeing
FIRST CLASS: SAT., APRIL 6, 7-9 p.m. East Gym Pool
Fridays, 3-7 p.m., April 12-May 3
Day Trip: Sunday, May 5, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Instructor: Steve Busch
Learn to paddle the most versatile of watercraft, the open canoe. The canoe is rich in history and tradition. Successful handling of the craft requires a delicate balance of coordination and communication with a partner. American Canoe Association curriculum will be followed. Development of intellectual and physical skills is enhanced through the use of both flat water and moving water settings providing participants with realistic and consequential outcomes. Instruction begins with basic strokes, leans and rescues then progresses to moving water for performance of river maneuvers. Each class period is a trip to appropriate rivers that will test new skills on class I-II moving water. Strong swimming ability is essential. Strict attendance policy. Come to all class sessions prepared to get wet! Bring a bathing suit and towel. A mandatory weekend river trip is required to complete this course. Students must have a synthetic underwear top. Boats, paddles, PFD's, wet suits (if necessary) and transportation is provided.
Must register and make payment in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, EG-10.
Fee - $225.
CEO 252 White Water Kayaking
Wednesdays, 3-6:30 p.m., March 13-May 1
Pool Time: Wed., Mar. 13 & 20, Apr. 3 & 10
Day Trip: Saturday, May 4, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Instructor: Steve Busch
Time in the pool proceed afternoon river sessions in preparation for a day long river trip. This course is an introduction to white water kayaking. Instruction focuses on paddling techniques and practices that enable an individual to successfully negotiate a class II & III white water river. A theme of water safety is central in assisting student development of critical thinking skills (river sense). Equipment selection and use, river reading, route finding, river etiquette, and river rescue are all topics designed to assist student decision making. Development of intellectual and physical skills is enhanced through the use of both flat water and moving water settings, providing participants with realistic and consequential outcomes. Strong swimming ability is a must. A mandatory weekend river trip is required to complete this course. Students must have a synthetic underwear top. Wet suits, boats, paddles, helmets, PFD's and transportation is provided.
Must register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, EG-10
Fee - $225
CEO 255 Backcountry Medicine
Fridays, 1:10-4:10 p.m., March 15-May 3
Certification Wkd: Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wkd Field Sessions: TBA
Instructor: Kevin Hastings
This wilderness first aid course combines the theoretical with the experiential. The course is designed to teach skills and knowledge for safe and successful emergency care and rescue when definitive medical care is more than an hour away. Students will receive a 16-hour certification in wilderness first aid from a professional wilderness medicine association upon successful completion of the course. Special emphasis will be placed on leadership issues, accident prevention, group awareness and the dynamics of the environment. This course includes several mandatory weekend meeting times.
Must register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, EG-10
Fee - $325
CEO 260 Winter Camping and Travel Skills I
Fridays, 1:45-4:45 p.m., February 1-March 1
Day Trip: Sunday, February 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Overnights: Saturday, February 16-Sunday, February 17
Friday, February 22-Sunday, February 24
Instructor: Michael Zuber
This course will introduce the participant to the special low-impact camping and travel techniques, equipment and clothing requirements for the winter environment. Activities will include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snow shelter building. The topics of equipment selection and use, proper route and menu planning, and snow safety will be covered. Classroom sessions and outings prepare the student for two weekend overnight camping experiences. This activity is physically demanding, but is designed to be within the capability of people in reasonably good condition and health. Students will learn to live in the out of doors in winter weather conditions, be required to carry a pack and snowshoe approximately 3-7 miles. Fee includes equipment, transportation, permits or trail fees. Students are responsible for purchasing their snacks, trail food and synthetic long underwear. Previous camping experience is beneficial, but not necessary. Note three mandatory weekend class sessions.
Must register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, EG-10
Regional trails
Fee - $200
