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Fall 2009

Surf Clinics

Join us for Funboard Fridays!  You can’t truly go Teal until you’ve found yourself on a surf board riding waves on the Carolina Coast.  Take advantage of one of the area’s most amazing resources and learn the basics of surfing with the Discover Outdoor Center.

Price: $15 Students / $20 Faculty, Staff & Guest

Registration Deadline: 5 p.m. the Thursday prior to the scheduled clinic date.

Date
Time
Friday, August 28
2 - 6 p.m.
 
Friday, September 4
2 - 6 p.m.
 
Friday, September 11
2 - 6 p.m.
 
Friday, September 18
2 - 6 p.m.
 
Friday, September 25
2 - 6 p.m.
 
Friday, October 2
2 - 6 p.m.
 
Friday, October 9
2 - 6 p.m.
 

 

 

 

Kayak Clinics

Price: $10 Students / $12 Faculty, Staff & Guest

Registration Deadline: 5 p.m. the Wednesday prior to the scheduled clinic date.

 

Beginner Kayak Clinics

Join us for the basics!  Learn about kayak equipment, paddle strokes, and kayak exits and entries in open water from the Discover Outdoor Center staff in the safety of Hanover Natatorium.

Dates
Sunday, September 20; Sunday, October 25
Time
4:30 - 7 p.m.

 

Intermediate Kayak Clinic

If you have the basics down, this is the clinic for you!  In this clinic, you will learn to enter your boat in open water and assist in the open water rescue of other kayakers.

Date
Saturday, October 10
Time
4:30 - 7 p.m.

 

Kayak Roll Clinic

Join us to learn how to assist other kayakers on the open water and how to help yourself by rolling your kayak without leaving the cockpit!  The Discover Outdoor Center staff will take your skills to the next level in the safety of Hanover Natatorium.

Date
Saturday, November 21
Time
4:30 - 7 p.m.

 

 

 

OUTDOOR SKILLS WORKSHOPS:

Price: $5.00 students / $7.00 Faculty-Staff-Guest

Registration Deadline: 5 p.m.

 

Wilderness Emergencies/Patient Assessment

Unfortunately, accidents happen in the wilderness.  This course will help you with some basics beyond standard first aid to help with assessment and response when dealing with wilderness emergencies.

Date
Monday, September 28
Time
6 - 7:30 p.m
Registration Deadline
September 25

 

Orienteering

NEVER BE LOST AGAIN!  This workshop includes basic instruction covering the use of maps, compass techniques, and actual orienteering experience on an outdoor course.   Dress for outside activity!

Date
Monday, October 26
Time
6 - 7:30 p.m
Registration Deadline
October 23

 

Outdoor Cooking

Dining in the wild doesn’t have to be boring.  This workshop will familiarize you with different cooking options and equipment to make your outdoor eating experiences memorable.

Date
Thursday, November 19
Time
6 - 7:30 p.m
Registration Deadline
November 18

 

 


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