- April Classes- Core Camping 1 & 2
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📆9 April
🕑6pm - 7pm
📍APO Bldg, 66022 11th Airborne Division Rd.📆23 April
🕑6pm - 7pm
📍APO Bldg, 66022 11th Airborne Division Rd.Join us to discover the joys of camping! We'll explore both the theory and practical application of essential camping skills, covering basic understanding, core needs, and inventory. This session will help you understand the 'why' behind outdoor adventures and provide fundamental guidelines for a successful camping experience.
- May Classes- Environmental Ethics 1 & 2
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📆7 May
🕑6pm - 7pm
📍APO Bldg, 66022 11th Airborne Division Rd.📆21 May
🕑6pm - 7pm
📍APO Bldg, 66022 11th Airborne Division Rd.Delve into the environmental ethics of outdoor recreation in this important session. We will cover timeless principles for responsible outdoor engagement, including a deep dive into the "Leave No Trace" philosophy and the essential practice of "packing in, packing out" to preserve our natural spaces for future generations.
- June Classes- Navigation 1 & 2
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📆4 June
🕑6pm - 7pm
📍APO Bldg, 66022 11th Airborne Division Rd.📆18 June
🕑6pm - 7pm
📍APO Bldg, 66022 11th Airborne Division Rd.Join us for a comprehensive session on proper navigation skills. We'll cover essential map reading techniques, azimuth shooting, and how to orient yourself effectively within any area.
- July Classes- Risk Management & Backpacking
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📆2 July
🕑6pm - 7pm
📍APO Bldg, 66022 11th Airborne Division Rd.📆16 July
🕑6pm - 7pm
📍APO Bldg, 66022 11th Airborne Division Rd.📆30 July
🕑6pm - 7pm
📍APO Bldg, 66022 11th Airborne Division Rd.Join us for a hands-on session where we'll properly pack our backpacks and take a practice hike around the Adventure Programs Office. After we cover how to stay safe and manage risks in the outdoors, we will begin our final preparations for the upcoming camping trip with practical exercises.
- August Class- Hiking & Backpacking 2
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📆6 August
🕑6pm - 7pm
📍APO Bldg, 66022 11th Airborne Division Rd.Now it's time to put your acquired knowledge and skills into practice! Join us to apply everything you've learned and hone your abilities in a real-world setting.
- September Classes- Mountain Biking
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📆3 September
🕑6pm - 7pm
📍APO Bldg, 66022 11th Airborne Division Rd.📆17 September
🕑6pm - 7pm
📍APO Bldg, 66022 11th Airborne Division Rd.After our camping trip, unwind with a session on bike safety and riding standards. We'll then enjoy a free ride around the Adventure Programs Office (APO) to put our new skills to the test.
Teach em' Thursdays with ODR is a weekly series that teaches outdoor basics like navigation, backpacking, mountain biking, and camping. Each session builds skills that prepare participants for a final rustic camping trip, allowing them to apply what they've learned in a real outdoor setting. The series aims to build confidence and create a community of outdoor enthusiasts.
Prices:
$12 per class
$60 punch card- 6 classes
Additional discount will be available for those who complete all the classes.
Registration:
Registration will be completed by emailing ODR with Name, Phone & Email. ODR staff will reach out to participant to get registration completed and paid.
