When you enroll in the Adventure WV program, you may choose one of several summer adventures. The cost of each program includes: food, transportation, equipment and instruction. Students who successfully complete the program will receive two or three credits. Students pay tuition for the program for the fall semester, there is no additional fee for credits if students are fulltime.
In addition to the summer trip, Adventure WV organizes a variety of events and activities to provide participants opportunities to stay connected back on campus. Additional fall semester activities, which inlude a community service project and reunion picnic, are designed to bring your summer expedition group together again for more fun and adventure throughout the academic year!
Adventure WV is an alternative for University 101. However, you may be required to take a specific orientation course for a particular program or major. The following is a list of orientation programs that you maybe required to take: Engineering 199, Agriculture and Vet Science Orientation, Agriculture, Agriculture and Resource Economics, Careers in Natural Resource Management, Orientation to Honors, Orientation to EXCEL, Passkey, Trio, and Champs/Life Skills. Please feel free to call if you have any questions about these classes.
7-Day Programs - 3 Credits
Explore WV - $395
This is a week long expedition in which students use West Virginia's natural resources as the classroom! Activities students will be participating in include: Indoor Rock Climbing and Indoor Kayaking at the WVU Student Rec. Center, Introduction to Rock Climbing at Coopers Rock State Forest, Day Hiking/Sightseeing - Blackwater Falls, Dolly Sods, Seneca Rocks, Cranberry Wilderness Area, Greenbank National Radio Observatory, Backpacking at Spruce Knob National Recreation Area, and Whitewater Rafting on the Lower New River!
Click here for Explore WV personal equipment list/itinerary
Program Dates
Summer 2007
E1: June 15-22
E2: June 23-30
E3: July 1-8
E4: July 9-16
E5: July 17-24
E6: July 25-Aug 1
E7: Aug 2-9
Habitat WV - $395
Students participating in this week long program will help build homes for families in need, working hand-in-hand with Monongalia County Habitat for Humanity. This program places less emphasis on 'outdoor adventure' and more emphasis on Community Service! Students will be provided with indoor lodging accommodations and classrooms. Two days of the program are set aside to provide students opportunities to explore West Virginia's recreational resources! Depending on weather, activities may include: Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Caving, Whitewater Rafting, or Hiking.
Click here for Habitat WV personal equipment list/itinerary
Program Dates Summer 2007
H9:June 16-22
H10:June 30-July 6 H11:July 14-20
H12:July 28-Aug 3
H13:Aug 10-17
4-Day Programs - 2 Credits
Backpack WV - $245
Participants in this 4-day program will backpack through some of West Virginia's most beautiful wilderness! Spend 4-days and 3-nights exploring the rolling plains and majestic views of Dolly Sods. Pack your packs and join us on an unforgettable trek through the beautiful high plains of West Virginia!
Click here for Backpack WV personal equipment list/itinerary
Program Dates Summer 2007
B14:June 29-July 3
B15:July 23-27
B16:Aug 6-10
Paddle WV - $295
Experience the beauty of one of the world's oldest rivers - The New River! Participants in this 4-day program will paddle the New River Gorge by day and camp on its sandy beaches by night. If you like water, this is the trip for you!
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Program Dates Summer 2007
P17:July 9-13
P18:July 30-Aug 3
P19:Aug 13-17
