Outdoor Education Outdoor Education

Introduction to the Outdoors


Introduction to the Outdoors (ITOD)  Students in this class use ropes, canoes, bicycles, maps, compasses, and hiking skills to explore rock ledges, rivers, lakes, foot and bicycle trails, and mountaintops in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. ITOD caters to students from all levels of outdoor experience—novice, intermediate, and experienced. Students with advanced skills are encouraged to assume a leadership role within their specialty. Cornerstone outdoor philosophies such as Challenge By Choice, Leave No Trace (LNT), and the Full Value Contract infuse every activity. After ITOD, students graduate to activity-specific classes such as sailing, mountain biking, canoeing, and recreational bicycling.

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