Interested in getting more involved in the DOC? Need a PE credit? Taking a PE class through the DOC is a great way to get more involved. We offer a ton of different options: rock climbing, trail running, Wilderness First Aid, cabin overnights, slacklining, forestry, canoe paddle carving, biking, fishing, canoeing, & kayaking. Read a detailed description of classes below. To SIGN UP Go to Banner Student --> Course Election and Registration --> Fall Term --> Course Search --> Physical Education --> Dartmouth Outing Club And select the course you want! If you have any questions about these classes or want help choosing which class is the best fit for you, come to our PE Class Info Session! This Friday, September 14, 4:00 - 5:00 PM In the lobby of Robo Blitz back with any questions! *************************** OPO Fall PE 2012 General Interest Wilderness First Aid October 13th 8:00 AM-8:00 PM; October 14th: 8 AM – 5:30 PM Cost: $155 Max. Enrollment: 50 Weekend program of Wilderness First Aid instruction & CPR. Trail Running Time: Wed & Friday 2-4pm Cost: $120 Max enroll: 8 Instructor: Krystyna Oszkinis Getting bored with running Rip Road or on the treadmills? Then take this opportunity to explore some New England's beauty by getting a taste of its trails in all their autumnal spender! Those interested should have a basic level of fitness. Distances can range from about 4-8 miles, based on enrollment preferences. Transportation to trails provided from Robinson Hall. Canoe Paddle Carving Workshop Meets Tuesdays, 1-3:30, Instructor: Rory Gawler Cost: $65 Max. Enrollment: 8 Learn how to make your own canoe paddle, from rough board to finished product. Your choice of species (Cherry, Spruce, Ash, Maple, etc) and you design the shape, from a variety of choices. Learn how to use traditional hand tools such as drawknives and spokeshaves, as well as bandsaws or jigsaws. You will come away with a beautiful finished product. No experience necessary! All tools and materials provided. You must complete the Hop Woodshop safety orientation prior to the beginning of class. Road Biking Wed and Fri 2-4 PM Sept 26-Oct 24 Instructors: Nick Wiemer and Matt Stanton Cost: $75 Max Enrol: 8 Learn the basics of road riding, from maintenance, to bike selection, riding technique to safety awareness. No experience necessary. N.B. We have a limited number of rental bikes, available at an additional fee of $30 for the time of the course. If you wish to secure one of these bikes, please e-mail [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> when you sign up. Otherwise you must provide your own bike. Woodsmen’s Team/Forestry Thursdays, 2-5 PM Instructor: Katie Jacobs Cost: FREE Max. Enrollment: 14 Learn to be a lumberjack! A chance to learn all sorts of woodsmen's skills including chopping, splitting, sawing, axe throwing, pole climbing, log rolling, and fire building. No Experience necessary! Class meets behind Robinson hall for transport to Oak Hill practice area. Warm Water Fishing I October 16th and 18th, 2-4 PM class; Saturday October 20th field day, 8-6PM Instructor Ray Crosby Cost: $75 - No fishing license required. Learn the fundamentals of shore fishing on rivers and lakes of New Hampshire -everything you need to know about this great tradition! You'll spend two indoor classes in Robinson Hall learning theory and technique and then you'll head out on Saturday to experience fishing for VERY hungry fish. We'll learn safe techniques, fish identification, knot tying, and of course how to haul in a lunker! And don't worry, you'll get plenty of "on-water" time. Contact Ray from Collis for more information on the course. Financial aid is available to qualified students. Max. Enrollment: 12 Warm Water Fishing II October 9th and 11th, 2-4 PM Class; Sunday October 21st field day, 8-6 PM Instructor: Ray Crosby Cost: $75 - No fishing license required. Learn the fundamentals of shore fishing on rivers and lakes of New Hampshire -everything you need to know about this great tradition! You'll spend two indoor classes in Robinson Hall learning theory and technique and then you'll head out on Saturday to experience fishing for VERY hungry fish. We'll learn safe techniques, fish identification, knot tying, and of course how to haul in a lunker! And don't worry, you'll get plenty of "on-water" time. Contact Ray from Collis for more information on the course. Financial aid is available to qualified students. Max. Enrollment: 12 DOC Cabin Overnight Course I September 21st – 23rd Friday at 6 PM – Sunday at 6 PM Instructor- Benji Kessler Cost: $125 Max. Enrollment: 10 Spend two nights at beautiful lakeside Armington cabin. Learn how to use a DOC cabin, split wood, light and maintain a woodstove, cook on it and use an outhouse as well as spending both days hiking, canoeing and exploring the wilderness. Skills will be developed to help you plan and implement your own outdoor trip, including equipment, route selection and food planning and preparation. Please note that active participation in these courses is required; this will include carrying firewood, washing dishes without running water and partaking in all outdoor activities. DOC Cabin Overnight Course II October 19th-21st Friday at 6 PM – Sunday at 6 PM Instructor- Krystyna Oszkinis Cost: $125 Max. Enrollment: 10 Spend two nights at beautiful lakeside Armington cabin. Learn how to use a DOC cabin, split wood, light and maintain a woodstove, cook on it and use an outhouse as well as spending both days hiking, canoeing and exploring the wilderness. Skills will be developed to help you plan and implement your own outdoor trip, including equipment, route selection and food planning and preparation. Please note that active participation in these courses is required; this will include carrying firewood, washing dishes without running water and partaking in all outdoor activities. CLIMBING SPORTS Beginner Slacklining Wednesday and Friday 3:30-4:30 all term Instructors: Alexander Meill and Joanna Schnieder Cost: $85 Max Enrol: 8 Slacklining is the act of balancing and walking on a tightly strung piece of webbing. This class will teach the basics of slacklining as well as intermediate techniques, including the basic setup. Anyone can learn to slackline, and the course will accommodate different learning rates and experience levels. Above all, slacklining is ridiculously fun and gratifying to learn. Rock Climbing, sec: I Mondays from 2-7 PM Instructors: Anna Morenz and Kyle Heppenstall Cost $165 Max enrol: 8 Most students' introduction to climbing, this class goes over the basics of belaying and climbing on a top-rope. Depending on the interest and experience of the group, this class may also cover the beginnings of sport leading. The class goes to both Rumney, NH and Winslow Ledge and provides all climbing equipment. Rock Climbing, sec: II Tuesdays from 2-7 PM Instructors: Hema Reddy Cost $165 Max enrol: 8 Most students' introduction to climbing, this class goes over the basics of belaying and climbing on a top-rope. Depending on the interest and experience of the group, this class may also cover the beginnings of sport leading. The class goes to both Rumney, NH and Winslow Ledge and provides all climbing equipment. Rock Climbing, sec: III Thursdays from 2-7 PM Instructors: Chris Pipas Cost $165 Max enrol: 8 Most students' introduction to climbing, this class goes over the basics of belaying and climbing on a top-rope. Depending on the interest and experience of the group, this class may also cover the beginnings of sport leading. The class goes to both Rumney, NH and Winslow Ledge and provides all climbing equipment. PADDLING I: Beginner Whitewater Kayaking Sundays 7:30-9PM Tuesdays 2-6PM September 16th-Oct 9th $175 Max Enroll: 8 Instructor: Milo Johnson and Frances Davenport Most students’ introduction to whitewater paddling, this course requires no prior experience. Students will learn paddling strokes and techniques, basic river scouting, wet-exits and the beginnings of kayak rolling. Sunday sessions are in the pool and all sessions may not be used – these sessions are optional. II: Beginner Whitewater Kayaking 6 Wednesdays, 2-6 PM starting Sept. 26th $175 Max Enroll: 8 Instructor: Jesse Harris Most students’ introduction to whitewater paddling, this course requires no prior experience. Students will learn paddling strokes and techniques, basic river scouting, wet-exits and the beginnings of kayak rolling. May have optional additional pool sessions. III: Beginner Whitewater Kayaking 6 Saturdays, 2-6 PM starting Sept. 22nd $175 Max Enroll: 8 Instructor: Jesse Harris Most students’ introduction to whitewater paddling, this course requires no prior experience. Students will learn paddling strokes and techniques, basic river scouting, wet-exits and the beginnings of kayak rolling. May have optional additional pool sessions. May have optional additional pool sessions. Canoeing Overnight September 22nd – 23rd Saturday 9AM – Sunday 6PM Max Enrol: 12 Instructor: Kelly Michaelsen and Anna Wearn Price: $130 Learn to canoe on this two-day canoeing overnight trip. Basic canoeing strokes and technique will be covered as you paddle one of New Hampshire's beautiful bodies of water: Lake Willoughby (small but super georgeous lake!), doing a intro/packing session on Friday evening, canoeing down one side of the lake Saturday, hiking up Mt. Pisgah in the afternoon, staying at the campground and going back up the lake the next day, returning to campus thereafter. No canoeing or camping experience necessary. Canoeing Overnight II September 29th-30 Saturday 9AM – Sunday 6PM Max Enrol: 12 Instructor: Conor Cathey and Alice Morrison Price: $130 Learn to canoe on this two-day canoeing overnight trip. Basic canoeing strokes and technique will be covered as you paddle one of New Hampshire's beautiful rivers in Dartmouth’s Second College Grant, paddling the Dead Diamond River to Monahan's Bathtub and then staying overnight in Stoddard cabin, paddling the next day, returning to campus thereafter. No canoeing or camping experience necessary. Canoeing Overnight III October 13th – 14th Saturday 9AM – Sunday 6PM Max Enrol: 12 Instructor: TBD Price: $130 Learn to canoe on this two-day canoeing overnight trip. Basic canoeing strokes and technique will be covered as you paddle one of New Hampshire's beautiful rivers or lakes. Paddle both days, camp overnight and return to campus by Sunday evening.