Credit Classes
Fall 2009 Classes
Winter 2010 Classes
Spring 2010 Classes
Summer 2010 Classes
All 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 are noted. All courses require instructor permission so that students have the best understanding of the time, personal commitment involved and fitness level needed. Outdoor activities and the lifestyle that accompanies them are not for everyone. These courses are designed for students in average physical condition.
Registration and Enrollment Policies
Fall Semester 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, 2:50-5:20 p.m.
Section 4: Tuesdays, 5:30-8 p.m.
Section 5: Fridays, 10:50 a.m.-1:20 p.m.
Section 6: Fridays, 1:30-4 p.m.
Instructor: Roni McAbee. Call the South Wind Stables, 724-1003 with any questions.
For students with no riding experience. The staff at South Wind Stables teaches elementary control at the walk, trot and canter, proper grooming and tacking-up techniques, parts of the horse, and tack and basic feeding needs. Goal is to make riding a safe and enjoyable experience. Additional fee includes transportation, instruction 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. Students are transported to and from the stable. A blue-and-white Suburban will be in front of the East Gym at the time course is scheduled to begin. 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.
South Wind Stables - $340
CEO 131 English Horsemanship II
Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m.
Instructor: Roni McAbee. Call the South Wind Stables, 724-1003 with any questions.
For students who are taking the riding course for the second time and/or who have had some prior riding experience. Emphasizes canter work and more advanced control of horse. Additional fee includes transportation, instruction 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. Students are transported to and from the stable. A blue-and-white Suburban will be in front of the East Gym at the time course is scheduled to begin. 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.
South Wind Stables - $340
CEO 177 Hiking
Section 1: Mondays, 1:45-4:45 p.m., September 14-October 26
Day Trips: Sundays, October 4, 18, 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Instructor: John Greene
Section 2: Thursdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m., September 10-October 15
Day Trips: Sunday, September 13. Saturdays, October 3 and 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Instructor: Josh Teeter
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.
This course includes three mandatory weekend day trips to put skills to practical use.
Must register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, 38 East Gym
Regional trails - $135
CEO 178 Backpacking
Fridays, 1:45-4:45 p.m., September 11-October 23
Day Hike: Sunday, September 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Weekend Trips: October 3-4 and October 16-18
Instructor: Megan-Mack Nicholson
This is an experiential course that immerses the student in the basic skills and techniques of backpacking throughout temperate environments. The focus of instruction will be on the development of low-impact travel skills 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! 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, 38 East Gym
Regional trails - $200
CEO 180 Outdoor Living Skills for Women
Thursdays, 1:45-4:45 p.m., September 17-October 29
Day Hike:Sunday, October 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Weekend Trip: October 23-25
Instructor: Birdie High
This course provides female students with the necessary skills to actively and safely pursue many outdoor leisure-time activities with confidence. Designed for women with little or no camping experience, this course will emphasize the low-impact camping philosophy and teach such introductory skills as stove operation, tarp/shelter set-ups, nutrition, knots, map and compass use as well as environmental awareness. Students must have synthetic long underwear tops and bottoms, sturdy hiking boots and synthetic socks.
Must register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, 38 East Gym
Regional trails - $175
CEO 250 Bicycling
Mondays, 3:30-6:30 p.m., September 14-October 26
Weekend Rides: Sunday, October 4 and Saturday, October 10, 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 two mandatory mountain bike day rides. Bicycles are provided by Outdoor Pursuits for a fee.
Must register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, 38 East Gym
$115 with your bike; $155 with bike provided; or $300 with a BOP bike purchase
CEO 252 White Water Kayaking
Section 1: Wednesdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m., September 16-October 21
Day Trip: Saturday, October 10, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Section 2: Tuesdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m., September 15-October 20
Day Trip: Sunday, October 11, 7 a.m.-7 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 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, 38 East Gym
$225
CEO 255 Backcountry Medicine
Wednesdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m., September 9-October 28
Certification Wkd: Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Day Trip: TBA
Instructor: Megan-Mack Nicholson
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 and adult CPR certification from the American Red Cross 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, 38 East Gym
$325
Winter Break Classes
CEO 179 Cross-Country Skiing (1 cr. B)
January 15-20 2010
Pre-Trip Meetings: TBA
Location: Off-Campus, Adirondack High Peaks
This course is designed for the beginning Nordic skier and travels off campus to the Adirondacks where an extensive trail system of both backcountry and groomed trails will be used for daily sessions. Students will have the opportunity to choose from a list of backcountry destinations – frozen lakes or high peaks vistas. The focus of instruction will be on the development of the fundamental classical style skills, with close attention given to diagonal stride, double poling, turns, the wedge (descending hills), and up-hill diagonal striding. The topics of equipment selection, clothing, conditioning and winter safety will be covered. A complete equipment list and menu planning will be done at the pre-trip meeting.
$425 – Lake Placid, NY
Spring Semester Classes
CEO 122 Skiing/Snowboarding
Course description, syllabus and payment information
Instructor: Steve Busch
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 and an ample amount of practice time to work on skills and explore the many runs available.
A Greek Peak representative will be in the East Gym lobby from noon-5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 to answer questions, collect registration forms and payments.
The first Sunday class is 1/31/10. Bus transportation is provided and will depart from the front of the East Gym at 11:45 a.m.
The first Tuesday class is 2/2/10. Bus transportation is provided and will depart from the front of the East Gym at 3:45 p.m.
$338 with lift ticket and transportation
$414 with lift ticket, transportation and equipment rentals
Tuesdays, 3:30-10:30 p.m., February 2-March 9
Section 1: Downhill Skiing
Section 2: Snowboarding
Sundays, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., January 31-March 7
Section 3: Downhill Skiing
Section 4: Snowboarding
CEO 130 English Horsemanship I
Instructor: Roni McAbee.
Call the South Wind Stables, 724-1003 with any questions.
Section 1: Mondays, 2:-4:30 p.m.
Section 2: Mondays, 4:30-7 p.m.
Section 3: Tuesdays, 2:50-5:20 p.m.
Section 4: Tuesdays, 5:30-8 p.m.
Section 5: Fridays, 10:50 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Section 6: Fridays, 1:30-4 p.m.
For students with no riding experience. The staff at South Wind Stables teaches elementary control at the walk, trot and canter, proper grooming and tacking-up techniques, parts of the horse, and tack and basic feeding needs. Goal is to make riding a safe and enjoyable experience. Additional fee includes instruction 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 blue-and-white Suburban will be in front of the East Gym 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.
South Wind Stables - $340
CEO 131 English Horsemanship II
Instructor: Roni McAbee.
Call the South Wind Stables, 724-1003 with any questions.
Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m.
For students who are taking the riding course for the second time and/or who have had some prior riding experience. Emphasizes canter work and more advanced control of horse. Additional fee includes instruction 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 is available to and from the stable. A blue-and-white Suburban will be in front of the East Gym 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.
South Wind Stables - $340
CEO 174 Tree Climbing
Instructors: Eric Tartter and Kevin Hastings
Thursdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m., March 25-May 6
Day Climbs: Saturdays, April 18 & 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
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, 38 East Gym
$175
CEO 176 Fly Fishing
Instructor: Rocci Aquirre
Tuesday/Thursdays, 4:30-7:30 p.m., March 23-April 29
Fishing Trips: Sundays, April 18, 25 and Saturday, May 1
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. A local expert shares his 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, text, tying materials and transportation. Students are responsible for obtaining a New York state fishing license.
Must register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, 38 East Gym
$185
CEO 177 Hiking
Section 1: Mondays, 1:10-4:10 p.m., February 1-March 8
Day Trips: Saturdays, February 6 and March 6. Sunday, February 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Instructor: John Greene
Section 2: Mondays, 1:10-4:10 p.m., March 22-May 3
Day Trips: Saturdays, April10, 17 and 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Instructor: John Greene
Section 3: Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon, April 9-May 7
Day Trips: Sundays, April 18 and May 2, Saturday, April24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Instructor: Josh Teeter
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.
This course includes three mandatory weekend day trips to put skills to practical use.
Must register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, 38 East Gym
Regional trails - $135
CEO 250 Bicycling
Wednesdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m., March 24-May 5
Weekend Rides: Sundays, April 18, 25, and May 2, 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 two mandatory mountain bike day rides. Bicycles are provided by Outdoor Pursuits for a fee.
Must register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, 38 East Gym
$115 with your bike; $155 with bike provided; or $300 with a BOP bike purchase
CEO 252 White Water Kayaking
Section 2: Thursdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m., March 11-April 29
Day Trip: Sunday, May 2, 7 a.m.-7 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 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, 38 East Gym
$225
CEO 255 Backcountry Medicine
Fridays, 3:30-6:30 p.m., March 12-May 7
Certification Wkd: Saturday, March 13 and Sunday, March 14, 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 and adult CPR certification from the American Red Cross 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, 38 East Gym
$325
CEO 260 Winter Camping and Travel Skills I
Fridays, 1:45-4:45 p.m., February 5-March 5
Day Trips: Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 21, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Overnight: Saturday, February 27-Sunday, February 28, 7 a.m. depart, 5 p.m. return.
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 a weekend overnight camping experience. 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. Three mandatory weekend class sessions.
Must register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, 38 East Gym.
Regional trails - $200
Summer Session I Classes
CEO 256 Backpacking II (2 cr. B)
Pre-Trip class session: May 1 and 8, 6-9pm
Trip: May 18-24, 2009
This course is an expedition on the Appalachian Trail! This is a five day backpacking experience designed for the graduates of Backpacking I (CEO/HPEY 178), it follows up on the basic principles of low-impact travel by exploring additional outdoor living skills necessary for trips of longer duration. The focus of instruction will be on light-weight travel and advanced wilderness ethic with emphasis on decision making and safety awareness. The course provides experiences for group leadership, practice of knots and tarp set-ups, menu planning, back-country cooking, environmental connectedness, map and compass skills and a service project. Students are responsible for having hiking boots, long underwear and purchasing trail snacks. Complete clothing list provided at first class meetings (5/1 & 5/8, 3:30-6 p.m.). This should NOT be your first camping trip. Expect to carry a 40-pound pack, hike 7-10 miles a day on and off trail and share in an adventure!
Previous experience a must or completion of CEO/HPEY 178, CEO/HPEY 260 or CEO/HPEY 177 in addition to instructor permission.
$425 includes transportation, light-weight backpacks, group gear, support staffing and most food. Must register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, 38 East Gym.
CEO 250 Bicycling (1 cr. B)
May 26-28 and June 2-4, 5:30-8pm
Day Rides: Sat, May 30 & June 6, 9am-4pm
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 two mandatory mountain bike day rides.
$100 with your bike; $150 with a BOP bike provided. Must register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, 38 East Gym.
Summer Session III Classes
CEO 257 Canada Canoe (2 credit B)
Sunday, August 16-Wednesday, August 26
Off-campus: Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario Canada
This expedition is preceded by two days of canoe instruction, group preparation, planning and packing. We paddle and portage from lake to lake for eight days throughout the remote wilderness of Canada’s Algonquin Provincial Park. Along the way students learn low-impact camping and travel techniques, backcountry cooking, canoe touring skills and the natural history of the area. This is a rugged course environment with daily challenges. Participants should be prepared for the physical and mental rigors of extended backcountry living and travel. There are no modern facilities provided on this trip (no flush toilets and no showers). Students are responsible for having hiking shoes, long underwear and purchasing trail snacks. Complete clothing list provided at first class meeting (5/4, 7-8:30 p.m.). Expect to carry a 30-pound pack, portage a canoe with a partner and share in an adventure!
All participants are required have a current Passport, Pass Card or Visa to travel.
$450 includes equipment, transportation, permits and in-camp food. Must register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, 38 East Gym by Friday, May 15.
