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Orientation Day 1

Day one of the Explorer orientation group that I lead consisted of orienteering around campus (even to some places that I didn’t know existed until a few days ago!), rock climbing at the Smith wall, and kayaking around Paradise Pond and down the Mill River. Our group of first years was incredible and weather couldn’t have been more beautiful. We ended up having a little extra time and my co-leader and I took the first years around the paths behind Smith’s campus and to the gratitude flags, which is a really beautiful and special spot in Northampton.

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Outdoor Orientation Leader Training

My first three days back on campus were spent doing a final round of training for leading the outdoor adventure orientation groups. My group, Explorer, was scheduled to do a range of activities: rock climbing, kayaking, orienteering, and hiking. Our training consisted of learning how to teach climbing, kayaking, and orienteering; reviewing our Wilderness First Aid (WFA) training from Spring semester; and scoping out our hike on Mt. Tom (the view was breathtaking).

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With the better weather around the corner, we are announcing a great new program, our Nature Based Outdoor Program. The outdoor provides endless sensory and motor challenges. With our therapists guidance and encouragement, children will be able to explore the great outdoors!

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Hey there Simona, while I was on the fabulous smithbysmithies page, I noticed that you were going to be one of the "Explore" orientation leaders. This seems like the perfect orientation group for myself, and I was hoping a group like this existed! I was wondering if people usually get placed in their desired group, or if it is pretty common to be placed in a 2nd or 3rd ranked one. As you can probably tell, I am already excited for September! Thanks!

Hi there! Yes, I will be leading the “Explore” orientation group and I’m super excited about it! Orientation sign up is first come first serve. You’ll get an email about it and you sign up at a certain date/time some time in July. Some groups fill up really quickly so to be sure you get into your top choice you should register as soon as it opens (I think it was like 9AM for us last year, but just follow the email). My first choice was the rock climbing group, but it only had 10 slots so I didn’t get in, but I still had an amazing time in my AT I group. You can’t really go wrong with any of the outdoor orientation groups. As someone who’s been training to be a leader all semester, I can tell you that all the groups are led by amazing Smithies who can’t wait to get outdoors with y’all :)

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The Appalachian Mountain Club is sponsoring the 5 College Outdoor Festival this Saturday, April 16. The goal is to introduce Hampshire and other Five College students to the many trails in the area, and to local organizations that provide recreational activities. With the exception of an evening talk, by Hannah “Anish” Anderson, all the events are exclusively for college students. Hampshire students can get together for an afternoon hike by preregistering at the event’s website. A free lunch will be provided for those who preregister, but students may join any trip; they’ll just have to bring their own food. The festival is organized by Hampshire’s Office of Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and Athletics (OPRA) in conjunction with Joshua Surette, New England National Scenic Trail Planner; and Emily Bedenkop, Trail Projects and Volunteer Coordinator.