OA LLC Student Information Packet

Student Information Packet

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Enclosed in this packet you will find the following sections of information; • Fall activity schedule • HP 1112 Syllabus and course information • Room assignments • Room floorplan and pictures • Tips and pointers page • Tentative move-in schedule • Local & National resources

As you think about your outdoor equipment you want to bring to campus, keep in mind that the HHPR departmen will be able to provide you with most of the equipment you will need. It is not imperative that you buy new gear before the semester begins. However, we will not supply bicycles for our trip in October. You will need to have a bike for that trip or make arrangements to borrow or rent. As a member of the OA LLC, you may have an opportunity to purchase certain outdoor equipment and clothing at a discounted rate during the semester.

As you prepare for the fall semester, it is vitally important that you come with a full commitment to the OA LLC, ready to engage in community activities, educational clinics and weekend trips. Be ready to step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. You will see the benefits for years to come.

We are looking forward to a great year of adventure!

welcome

Jeremy YarbroughOA-LLC Coordinator

Dear Student,

I hope your summer is going well and you are enthused about next year in the Outdoor Adventure LLC! We are very excited about what the year will hold and having you as a part of it.

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August 31- Sept 2Dinosaur Valley State Park*

October 26-27Great Brazos Relay

October 19Fall Break (TBD)

October 5-7Enchanted Rock Climbing Trip

November 16-18Colorado Bend State Natural AreaHP1112 Requried Trip *

December 2-3OA LLC Christmas Party

August 25Cameron Park Mountain Biking

* required trip

October 24Backpacker MagazineGet Out More Tour

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For both the fall and spring semesters, we will have mandatory OA workshops with guest speakers on outdoor topics and skills.

TENTATIVE SPRING SCHEDULE

Caving in Austin

Paintball in Waco

Paddling the Brazos

Rock Climbing at Enchanted Rock

Mountain Biking at Lake Waco

Adventure Race at Cameron Park

mission statementTo provide like-minded students

an opportunity for personal growth, intellectual stimulation and

leadership skills through outdoor adventure experiences.

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commitment an agreement or pledge to do something in the future

Your decision to join or return to the OA LLC comes with responsibilities as outlined in the OA covenant. I would like to expound on this commitment so everyone has the same understanding and the cost of failure to meet these requirements.

The bulleted points below are a recap of the covenant you agreed to.

• Remainingoodacademicstandingwithinyourprogramormajor

• AttendtheOALLCclassfortheFallandSpring

• Attendthemonthlyworkshops/clinics

• Meetthetriprequirementseachsemester

• LiveintheNorthVillage

• CommitthetimeandenergyneededtomaketheOA-LLCasuccessfulexperience

It is important to remember that should you not meet the requirements above, your space in the OALLCcouldbeinjeopardy.YouwouldhavetomoveoutoftheNorthVillagetootheron-campushousing and would no longer be able to take trips with the OA.

ThereisneverashortageofthingstodoatBaylorsoasyoubegintheFallsemester,forsomeofyouyourfirst,rememberthattherestillareonly24hoursintheday.Betweenyourclasstime,studying,working, sleeping, playing and the OA LLC your schedule may already be getting full. As you con-sider getting involved with groups and organizations on campus keep in mind that the OA LLC takes a monthly weekend trip. It is vitally important to plan ahead.

Required Trips

The major time commitment of the OA LLC is the weekend trips. Each semester you will be required toattend2-3specifictrips,theonlyexceptionbeingasignificantacademicconflict.Anacademicconflictinonethatputsascholarshiporclassgradeindanger.Forexample,achoirconcertorhonors retreat. These trips are an essential way to deepen relationships within the OA. Without each member of the community present, the OA trips will not be complete.

Fallrequiredtrips:

Aug31st-Sept2 DinosaurValleyCampingNov16th-18th ColoradoBendStateNaturalAreaBackpacking

TentativeSpringrequiredtrips:

Austin rock climbingAdventureRacePaddling the Brazos

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texana house room firstname lastname classification phone

baines rooms 2401-A Valerie Briell Freshman830-481-03112401-B Erin Thomas Freshman719-661-35672401-C Ellen Heffner Freshman210-542-25152401-D Meghan St.Cyr Freshman225-747-8910

2402-A Cayla Weber Sophomore936-577-42242402-B Becca Parker Junior979-285-46462402-C Kelly McClain Sophomore972-754-59272402-D Tara Brynell Sophomore817-709-6699

crane room2404-A Amanda Lindsey Freshman719-661-35672404-B Sarah Arreola Freshman915-204-00142404-Ca Devan Mayer Freshman409-466-92872404-Cb Kenal Kulley Junior512-586-94492404-Da Kimberly Walbek Freshman720-219-86652404-Db Emily Meese Freshman515-441-0343

HallCL Hannah Baley Junior281-705-7543

room assignments & layoutsNorth Village Staff:JoeOliver-ResidentHallDirectorElizabeth Leslie -TexanaGraduateDirectorCodyMiller-UniversityGraduateDirectorChad&HeatherMustain-ResidentChaplains

Faculty in ResidenceDr.JulesSweetsProfessorStevenPounders

l i v ing/din ing l iv ing/din ing/entry

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university house room firstname lastname classification phone

baines rooms 1201-A Jimmy Britven Junior713-882-26051201-B John Handley Sophomore936-465-84831201-C Ross Sinicropi Sophomore281-961-28041201-D Nick Shirley Junior425-281-4133

1202-A David Botham Freshman817-789-56151202-B Nick Price Sophomore214-707-42571202-C Mark Nelson Sophomore719-440-44271202-D Andres Soriano-Estrada Sophomore903-375-2876

crane room1203-A Stephan Fisher Freshman719-641-04391203-B Andrew Fink Freshman714-478-55771203-Ca Sean Browning Freshman214-455-09901203-Cb Nicolas Olivares Freshman361-660-89191203-Da Evan Johnson Freshman254-631-9376

bedroom

bedroom/desk/c loset

bainescrane

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O A L L C m o v e - i n s c h e d u l ewednesday & thursday . august 15- 16 , 2011

on campus: Student Union Building Food Court and Chili’s Too

off campus: Take 5th Street exit off of I-35 for fast food options (Sonic, Fazoli’s, Taco Bell, McDonald’s, McAllister’s, Taco Cabana, Whataburger, Wendi’s, etc)

t i m e s t u d e n t p a r e n t

W E D N E S D A Y

8-10am move-in move-in

10am-12pm unpack and get settled unpack and get settled

12-1pm lunch is on your own lunch is on your own

1-3pm continue room set-up continue room set-up parents can say goodbye at this time or the following day

3:30-8:30pm activities and dinner dinner and evening on your own - get-to-know-you activies nearby restaurants: Ninfa’s, Buzzard Billy’s, - more details to come Cheddar’s, Texas Roadhouse

T H U R S D A Y

9am-1pm help with campus move in morning on your own

1:30-6pm clean-up, rest, continue room set-up, etc. spend time with your student

TBA Welcome Week Activities TBA

TBA Small Group Roundup TBA

Definitionsweekend trip - spending at least two nights outside in a tent, tarp, or sleeping out. A cabin or RV does not count.

overnight trip - one night in length.

day trip - 4 consecutive hours in length and would qualify in one or more of the following areas: biking, hiking, rock climbing/bouldering, paddling.

a found geocache - one that is found from official caches listed on www.geocaching.com. You must document with a picture and post your find on the website as well. You may not use caches found from the previous year.

new cache - one you create and list the coordinates and description with www.geocaching.com. New caches must follow the guidelines listed on http://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspx.

Campus Recreation and personal trips - must be documented with pictures and an OA LLC trip log which must be submitted within 3 days of returning to campus.

Tiebreakers:• Student with the most OA LLC Points• Student with the most Campus Rec Points• Student with the most Personal Points• Student with the most found geocaches• Student with the most new geocaches

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OA Campus RecreationWeekend Trip: 20 ptsOvernight Trip: 15 ptsDay Trip: 10 ptsClinic: 5 pts

Personal TripsWeekend Trip 35 pts Overnight Trip 25 ptsDay Trip 15 pts

Outdoor Adventure LLCWeekend Trip: 40 ptsOvernight Trip: 30 ptsDay Trip: 20 pts Clinics/Workshops: 10 pts

Geocaching Found 2 ptsNew cache 4 pts

PurposeTo encourage your involvement with the OA LLC as well as with Campus Recreation OA and local recreation areas. Get Out & Gear Up will allow you to gain experiences in the outdoors that will lead you towards making outdoor living a lifestyle.

PrizeScore some outdoor gear, like backpacks, stoves, tent, apparel, or other items to equip you for further adventures!

How It WorksBy participating in the activities below, you will accumulate points during your semester in the OA LLC. As you GET OUT, you will log in your points. And the ones with the most points will GEAR UP with great product!

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Instructor: Jeremy YarbroughOffice: Russell GymPhone: 254-710-4016 Cell: 254-366-9925 E-mail: [email protected]

Class location: North Village Classroom 4126Class time: Tuesday, 3:30-5:30pm

COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis course is designed to teach the value of wilderness experience and base level knowledge and skills necessary for enjoyable and safe wilderness trips. Topics receiving emphasis include: safety, ecology, clothing, equipment, food preparation, emergency care, survival, and navigation.

COURSE OBJECTIVES• Demonstrate the ability to plan and pack for a backpacking trip.• Exhibit an understanding of proper use and care of equipment –practically during the trip and cognitively

during the exams.• Demonstrate knowledge basic of backcountry skills (orienteering/ GPS, survival

strategies, campsite selection, knowledge of various environmental hazards, etc.).• Demonstrate knowledge of basic first aid.

TEXTCurtis, Rick (2005, updated). The Backpacker’s Field Manual. New York: Three Rivers Press

ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION• University Policy States- One must attend 75% of the classes during the semester in order to receive

credit for the course. This starts the first day the class is held, regardless of whether or not you were registered for the class. 5 ABSENCES = F. An excused absence only allows you to make up any work missed; it still counts as an absence.

• Attitude/Participation: A poor attitude/lack of participation will result in a reduction in your attendance/participation grade.

• Each student must participate in the weekend backpacking trip, scheduled for TOPICS COVERED

• Clothing and Equipment• Leave No Trace• Stoves and Water Purification • Shelters• Backcountry Cooking• Trip Planning• Navigation• Knots • Survival• Wilderness First Aid

B A C K P A C K I N G A N D C A M P I N GFall Course: HP 1112

abbreviated syllabus

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questions you may have about the OA LLC...OA Q&AQ: What if I don’t have experience in the trip activity?

A: There is no experience necessary for any of the OA trips. One of the goals of the OA is to teach skills and assist students to try new activities. Though there will be a variety of skill level among students in the OA, everyone will be challenged in some way. Don’t be afraid to step out and try something new.

Q: What happens when there is unexpected weather before a trip?

A: We will always try to come up with an alternative activity, but it may not be what you were expecting. It is important to be flexible and keep a positive attitude.

Q: What gear do I need to have for the OA trips?

A: The only gear required is personal clothes and toiletries. HHPR will provide your backpack, sleeping bag and pad, tent, rain gear, stoves, cookwear and utensils. However, you are certainly welcome to use any of your own personal gear. A few bikes are available for rent through campus recreation.

Q: How much money will be needed for OA trips?

A: For most trips we will stop for 2 fast food meals and possibly snacks as we travel. You can assume that $20-25 will be enough, unless your own appetite requires more.

Q: I’m considering being involved in additional organizations. What is my monthy time commitment in the OA?

A: The HP class is 2 hours a week which also requires out-of-class prep and work. There is one required OA workshop each month, lasting 1-2 hours in the evening. The weekend trips may extend as long as 2 nights (Friday-Sunday). Typically there is one trip a month, some required and others optional. See schedule. Therefore, when considering other organizations, rushing, or work, make sure that the OA schedule does not conflict with those expectations. Be sure to not overschedule your semesters.

Q: How can I best resolve roommate issues?

A: Show each other respect. Talk out your conflicts in person (not using social media). Seek out the advice of your CL, your hall director, myself, or Brandi.

Q: What activities are provided on campus or in the Waco area?

A: We strongly encourage you to participate in climbing and bouldering at The Rock, sailing/canoeing/kayaking at the Baylor marina, slacklining, hiking, biking, and disc golf in Cameron Park. Slacklining kits and disc golf gear can be checked out from my office. Waco’s Cameron Park extends over 400 acres and has some of the best mountain bike trails in Texas. The Park recently hosted the XTERRA (Off-road Triathlon) South Central Championships. We also hope you take advantage of central Texas’ lakes, rivers, and state parks.

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to help you navigate your way around this first week...map & directions

directions to Cameron Park from campus:

• turn left onto University Parks Blvd towards I-35

• stay on University Parks Blvd for 2 miles, it will turn into Cameron Park Drive

• just under the Herring Street bridge, turn right into the Pecan Bottoms parking lot (parking lot is under the bridge)

Cameron Park

Bison Peak: 12,479 ft

Lost Creek Wilderness

Colorado Outdoor Adventure Line Camp

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outdoor gear and apparel

4707WWacoDrWaco,TX76710254-772-4327

Monday-Friday:10-6pmSaturday:10-5pmSunday:Closed

FromBaylor:HeadSouthonIH-35towardsAustin.ExitvalleyMillsandgoright.TurnLeftonWacoDrive.WeareontherightjustafterNewRoad.

bike sales, service, and rentals

4425WWacoDrWaco,TX76710254-772-GEAR

Monday-Friday:10-6pmSaturday:10-5pmSunday:Closed

FromBaylor:HeadSouthonIH-35towardsAustin.ExitValleyMillsandgoright.TurnLeftonWacoDrive.WeareontherightjustafterTowneOaksDrive.

local outdoor gear shops

bike sales, service, and rentals

215S.UniverstiyParksDr.Waco,TX76706

(CornerofSouthUniversityParksandFranklin)(254)300-4448

http://outdoorwaco.com

Mon-Sat:7am-9pmSunday:12-6pm

FromBaylor:HeadWestonUnivParkstowardsI-35.DrivejustunderamileandtakemakeaUturnatFranklinandturnrightinto the parking lot.

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Central Texas• The Bear Mountain - http://www.thebearmountain.com• Bicycles Outback - http://www.bicyclesoutback.net• Outdoor Waco - http://www.outdoorwaco.com• Waco Bicycle Club - http://wacobicycleclub.com/• Cameron Park - http://www.waco-texas.com/cms-parksandrecreation/page.aspx?id=47• Central Texas Flyrodders - http://www.centraltexasflyrodders.org/• Texas Cave Conservancy - http://www.texascaves.org/

Professional Development and Training:

• American Camping Association - http://www.acacamps.org/ • American Canoeing Association - http://www.acanet.org/ • American Mountain Guides Association - http://www.amga.com/ • Association for Challenge Course Technology - http://www.acctinfo.org/ • Association for Experiential Education - http://www.aee.org/ • Association for Outdoor and Recreation Education - http://www.aore.org/ • Christian Adventure Association - http://www.caainfo.org/ • Christian Camp and Conference Association - http://www.ccca.org/ • Leave No Trace: Center for Outdoor Ethics - http://www.lnt.org/• National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification - http://www.nctrc.org/ • National Outdoor Leadership School - http://www.nols.edu/ • National Recreation and Parks Association - http://www.nrpa.org/ • National Speleological Society - http://www.caves.org/ • Outward Bound - http://www.outwardbound.com/ • Solid Rock Climbers for Christ - http://www.srcfc.org/ • Wilderness Education Association - http://www.weainfo.org/ • Wilderness Medical Associates - http://www.wildmed.com/ • Wilderness Medicine Institute - http://www.nols.edu/wmi/ • SOLO - http://www.soloschools.com/

Gear:• Chaco – http://www.chacousa.com • Gregory - http://www.gregorypacks.com/ • Marmot - http://marmot.com/ • Patagonia- http://www.patagonia.com • REI - www.rei.com• Sierra Trading Post – www.sierratradingpost.com

Trip Planning and Other Resources:• Backpacker Magazine - www.backpacker.com• National Park Service - http://www.nps.gov/index.htm • Texas Parks and Wildlife - http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/ • TopoZone - http://www.topozone.com/ • Trails.com – www.trails.com • USDA Forest Service - http://www.fs.fed.us/

resources & links