新生的连接

The 新生的连接 Immersion Program is designed to help first year students make a smooth transition into college. Students experience what life is like on campus, meet other first year students, become familiar with the campus, 学生宿舍, dining hall and our recreation facilities. 

Group activities and engaging programs focus on personal development, 领导, and interpersonal skills. Students will gain self-awareness, develop their self-confidence, and create lasting friendships that will help them be successful at UW-欧克莱尔. We look 为ward to sharing these exciting and enriching experiences with you! 

新生的连接 2024 Brochure

应用 为 one or both!

Programs are led by trained and certified student staff from the Enviromental Adventure Center, whose goal is to provide a fun and safe experience 为 everyone. Group activities and engaging programs focus on personal development, 领导, and interpersonal skills. Students gain self-awareness, 发展信心, and create lasting friendships that will help them be successful at UW-欧克莱尔. 

3-Day Keep it Local Program

为期3天的时间

During the 3-day program, experience what life is like being a Blugold, this includes lots of walking! Spend time on campus and in the community; float down the Chippewa River, hang out at the local beach, enjoy music in the park, and dine in the downtown, and get to know 欧克莱尔 area and each other1

成本: $295
日期: 
Tuesday - Friday, July 9-12
Tuesday - Friday, July 16-19

5-Day Adventure Program

96% of last year’s 5-Day program participants felt the program helped them develop new friendships and enhance their social skills. 100% felt the program helped them feel more connected to their peers.

5天时间

During the 5-day program, students move in early to their assigned residence hall 为 the semester. The program starts on campus and then continues off-campus with day trip adventures of rock climbing, 划独木舟, 和徒步旅行. On the final day, everyone participates in a closing ceremony and dinner. 

成本: $495 
日期: 
Sunday - Friday, August 25-29

要带什么

休闲, weather appropriate clothing that allows you to be active, com为table tennis shoes, sunscreen sunglasses, 泳装和毛巾, 还有雨具. You may also bring water shoes, 户外毛毯, and spending money 为 downtown shops and ice cream! Check our website 为 additional details. 

新生的连接 Packing List 2024

住房

The 3-Day program participants will be housed two/room in Tower’s Hall where there is air conditioning and gender-neutral restrooms/showers.  The 5-Day program participants move into the room they will be assigned 为 the semester.

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住房 + Residence Life
715-836-3674

新生的连接 Medical Form and Waiver

奖学金

Financial support is available. 应用 为 a $195 (3-day) or $395 (5-day) scholarship. Recipients will be notified, and the amount credited on their registration. 

Individuals with Disabilities

We aspire to provide accessible recreation opportunities 为 all people. If a disability related accommodation is needed to participate, please contact us ahead of time at 715-836-3377. We respect and appreciate all people. We value the differences that make us unique and the similarities that bring us together. Come as you are and EXPERIENCE RECREATION!

Meet the 新生的连接 Staff

Trip leaders are 澳门葡京网赌送彩金 Environmental Adventure Center student staff who have strong ties to the campus community and can serve as a resource to answer questions and clarify concerns. All trips have a participant-to-leader ratio of approximately 6:1. Leaders are enthusiastic and extensively trained in the areas of wilderness first aid, 心肺复苏, risk management protocols, and small group facilitation.

Sheryl has been at 澳门葡京网赌送彩金 since 2006 and serves as the Assistant Director of Programs 为 Recreation and Sport Operations. She is intentional about connecting students to the many programs and services available to help ease the transition to college life.

Samantha is a Blugold 校友, she did her graduate work at UW-La Crosse, worked as UW-Stout and has returned to 澳门葡京网赌送彩金 as the Outdoor Program Coordinator. She is very involved in the field of outdoor education and supervising Enviromental Adventure Center.