Outdoor Education

Do you want to be an effective leader? Do you want additional resources and know-how that make your leadership skills a step above the rest? Whether you are an aspiring leader, already gravitate towards the head of the pack, or just want knowledge on tools that make teams better, this class is for you. This course will present and discuss how to create experiences in team building without the benefit of having a ropes course. We will discuss the history and use of experiential activities, stages of group development, activity briefing/debriefing and safety considerations. We will spend time setting up and experiencing a variety of activities and games that require little or no props and can be easily transported. We will discuss where to find additional activities, curriculum ideas and how to use these activities and strategies to make your own endeavors more successful.. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

In this class, students will be guided through the process of constructing their own primitive bow, beginning with seasoned stave and fabricating their their own bow by hand. Topics covered will include wood selection and harvesting, bow design and performance, tillering, and shooting with the final product. The class will cover primitive bow building on a conceptual level as well as each step in the technical fabrication process.

This is an introductory course to wilderness survival using primitive skills. This class will take place outdoors, and will integrate natural conditions and seasonal changes into teaching (a.k.a rain or shine, day or eve). Students will learn time-honored mentoring techniques, cutting edge practices and traditional ecological knowledge to master an ancient understanding of their environment and their role within. Students will leave this course with a strong base in fire-building, shelter building, tracking and edible/medicinal plant I.D. to aidless navigation, hunting, wood carving, wild crafting and wilderness cooking and Leave-No-Trace ethics. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

This is an introductory course in backcountry living. We will work in and out of the classroom to incorporate essential outdoor skills involved in backcountry camping and overnight basics. Students will leave this course with a strong base in fire-building; campsite selection and set up; outdoor cooking; rope work; shelter building; wilderness first aid; hypo/hyperthermia prevention, detection and care; and Leave-No-Trace ethics. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

Permaculture is the study and practice of the way human beings, as individuals and Communities, can participate in the creation of ethical, socially just, and ecological support systems. We present a whole systems design approach that integrates plants, animals, buildings, people, communities, economies, and the landscapes that surround us through careful analysis and thoughtful design. The course introduces students to the principles and practice of permaculture design through collaboration on real-world projects with an eye towards repairing, restoring, and regenerating human ecosystems. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

In this course, participants will dive into the art of always knowing where you are and how to get where you want to go in the wilderness. By better understanding how to use a topographical map and compass, participants will build a toolset to find their way out of any situation. This course involve map reading, proper use of compass, route finding, safe travel off-trail, and advanced tools such as GPS. While some of the course work is theoretical the majority of time will be spent doing hands on work in the great outdoors. Some activities may include, orienteering events, map and compass navigation challenges, geocaching trips, and wilderness adventure preparation. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

This class will explore maple syrup production—both by way of micro production and as the yield of larger scale agriculture--as the product of a delicately strung web of environmental factors. As such, this hands-on and in-the-woods exploration of how maple syrup is produced will involve integrally related environmental topics and issues such as climate change, forest ecology, invasive species, and broader issues of sustainability. Through both classroom lecture and practical exercises in the woods, students will learn tree identification, the biology of sap production, the role of weather patterns, nutritional benefits of maple syrup, and the history of maple syrup production and its economic significance. Students will learn and actually carry out the processes of identifying trees for tapping, harvesting sap, and converting the harvested sap into their very own maple syrup. Students will learn outdoor preparedness, leave no trace wilderness ethics, and use of snowshoes for winter foot- travel. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

This class is a perfect way to experience a variety of adventure sports at an introductory level without a semester –long commitment to an activity you are unfamiliar with. With the expert guidance of a trained instructor, you will get to experience short modules that begin with the most fundamental skills like basic outdoor clothing, equipment, and preparation, and progress to activities like hiking, orienteering, beginner canoeing, and more! This class will utilize the “challenge by choice” philosophy and will focus on positive support and encouragement to allow students to safely explore activities that might otherwise seem too daunting. If you are new to adventure sports or just want a sampler of a variety of activities, this class is for you. While activities may not be physically strenuous, students should be prepared for situations that might be psychologically challenging including being on deep water, heights, and being in wilderness settings. Proof of health insurance is required to take this course. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

Have you ever wanted to become a beekeeper? This class will serve as an introduction to bees and beekeeping, and will include everything from honeybee biology to beekeeper’s responsibilities. Students will learn how to conduct hive inspections, how to harvest honey, as well as how to steward healthy hives. We will explore the social behaviors of honeybees, the challenges honeybees (and other pollinators) face in our changing climate, and the myriad strategies employed to support them. Furthermore, we will consider how honeybees might inform our understanding of kinship, collective action, and democracy.

those new to the sport. Students will learn through both lecture and guided experience to engage in the best practices of trail running. Students will acquire basic knowledge of the keys to the sport including; fitness, nutrition, trail running gear, proper trail use and an enhanced knowledge of local parks and trail running resources. Students will leave this course with the skill set to go out and become confident trail runners. Participation in this class requires proof of health insurance.*Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

In this class, students will learn all about and engage in the activity of wilderness hiking. Skills taught will include outdoor preparedness including choosing proper clothing for the wilderness, wilderness safety, proper nutrition for outings, reading weather, basic navigation and map-reading, hiking technique, Leave No Trace wilderness ethics as well as exposure to local parks and trail systems. Students must have proper clothing for outdoor excursions that occur in varying weather conditions. Proof of health insurance is required to take this course. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

This class will impart basic backpacking skills such as fitting and properly packing your backpack, camping skills, and general outdoor awareness and preparedness. These skills will be put to use on an overnight backpacking /camping trip. The difficulty of the hike will be based on the abilities of the class. Participants should possess boots/shoes for hiking as well as clothing appropriate for the wilderness. Proof of health insurance is required to take this course.*Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

This course is designed to provide experience in backpacking and volunteer trail maintenance. Students will learn how to choose proper gear, work together as a team and care for the trail they are hiking on. Students will gain a basic knowledge of backpacking skills and equipment selection, learn how to work with trail organizations and trail maintenance projects, learn to demonstrate basic backpacking skills and gear terminology, participate in trail clean-up and preservation, and practice "leave no trace" camping/hiking ethics. This course consists of both (a) mandatory pre-trip session(s), as well as a weekend backpacking and trail maintenance excursion. Basic backpacking and camping gear are provided. Participants should possess boots/shoes for hiking as well as clothing appropriate for the wilderness. Proof of health insurance is required to take this course. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

Explore the forests with your home in your pack. Sleep in tents or lean-tos, cook on camp stoves, and hike the trail as you learn about the lush history of the area. Class will focus on the essentials of backcountry camping: planning, communication, and execution. Learn to read the weather, a compass, and map; start fires using new and old tools; as well as interpret the flora and fauna of the trail. This class will follow Leave No Trace principles. All food will be provided. Hike requires the ability to walk for at least five hours with breaks. Participants should possess boots/shoes for hiking as well as clothing appropriate for the wilderness. Proof of health insurance is required to take this course. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

This class will explore the local trails around your local community, the environment and their associated recreational opportunities. Students will learn about local geography, environmental history, flora and fauna identification, as well as leave no trace principles, navigation basics, trail etiquette and safety. This is a self-paced course, pairing online learning with students engaging in activities outside on their own time. Access to a hiking trail location and basic hiking equipment is required. This class is designed using resources accessible to students residing near Rochester NY, this course may be modified for students in other locations with instructor approval. Course Fee applies via SFS bill.

This multi-activity course will involve a weekend wilderness trip consisting of both backpacking and open water canoeing; one day of one activity will be followed by one day of the other. Topics addressed will include basic backcountry foot-travel, wilderness camping, outdoor preparedness, paddling skills and canoe navigation, and Leave No Trace ethics.Participants should possess boots/shoes for hiking as well as clothing appropriate for the wilderness. Proof of health insurance is required to take this course.*Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

Learn to mountain bike and improve your trail riding skills. Class highlights include: trail etiquette and safety, bike set-up, trail-side bike maintenance, control, balance, braking, weight transfer, terrain and stunt navigation, high-speed cornering, attack and descent on hills, and basic nutrition and hydration. Weekly group ride distances will be 5 - 7 miles per class, which includes daily drills and skills. IMPORTANT NOTE: Students must provide their own transportation to and from the trail each week. All students must have trail-worthy mountain bike and helmet. Class may be conducted on stationary spin bikes (indoors) when weather is unfavorable (determined by instructor). Proof of health insurance is required to take this course. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

The main focus of this course will be on recreational cycling with an emphasis on cycling safety and rules of the road. In addition, students will learn about bicycle parts and terminology, riding skills and techniques, how to ride in a group, and basic bike maintenance. Throughout the class, students will be exposed to a variety of areas around Rochester where they can safely ride their bikes, including pathways and some roads. Students must have their own bicycle (road, hybrid, or mountain with road tires) in good mechanical condition, and equipped to meet all pertinent laws for daytime riding. *Note: Proof of health insurance is required.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

This course is taught as a hands-on introduction to building, caring for, and maintaining. Students are supplied with a bicycle mechanic textbook which is theirs to keep. The focus of the course is to use the and book to discover the mechanical systems of a bicycle including: breaks, drive train, derailleurs, bearings, wheel truing and more. Bikes older than 1995 may require different tools to conduct class procedures. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

This course is designed to expose students to the sport of Bouldering in an amazing outdoor setting. Climbing techniques, mental and physical preparedness, proper spotting and other safety techniques are presented. The sport of "Bouldering" is a type of rock climbing that involves shorter climbs or "problems" that require strategy and physical ability to complete. To protect falls for these shorter climbs, pads and spotters are used rather than ropes and harnesses. This is a physically demanding class! The first class meets at the Red Barn (required meeting) followed by one or more trips to outdoor bouldering venue. Proof of health insurance is required to take this course. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

This class is designed to introduce and educate students about the sport of indoor bouldering. Bouldering is a form of rock climbing that does not use ropes and harnesses but involves shorter falls that are protected with padding. Subject matter will cover a variety of bouldering skills including body kinesthetics, route visualization, problem solving strategies, equipment use, as well as safety practices and protocols specific to indoor bouldering. Each class will consist of a lecture, demonstration and practice components allowing students to learn and practice the skills presented. All necessary gear and equipment will be provided. A course fee applies via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee and any details on class meeting times.

This class will explore the many facets of rock climbing, included but not limited to bouldering, top-rope, sport, and traditional climbing. Students will learn a variety of climbing skills including body kinesthetics, route visualization, problem solving strategies, equipment use, history and ethics, as well as safety practices and protocols specific to rock climbing. This is a self-paced course, pairing online learning activities with students engaging in activities on their own time. Students will need access to a climbing locale to fulfil the physical requirement of this course. Course Fee applies via SFS bill.

If you have little or no climbing experience or are a gym climber looking to learn what outdoor rock climbing is all about, this course is for you. A major objective is to orient new climbers to the systems, protocols, & foundational techniques of rock climbing. Skills taught include knot tying, belaying, commands & safety checks, grips and effective footwork, and activities to help develop confidence, trust and efficient climbing kinesthetics. Proof of health insurance is required to take this course.*Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

For students who have previous experience & want to take it to the next level, this course is for you. A major objective of this course is to provide the foundations & rationales for the application of advanced climbing skills. Before traveling to a nearby crag, a meeting (required) will take place at the Red Barn & will cover basic skills and trip logistics. The 1st day of the trip will focus on active and passive familiarization, placement/evaluation, gear anchor systems and equalization methods. The 2nd day will focus on advanced rappelling techniques and an introduction to self rescue with remainder of the day spent on the rocks. Throughout the trip students will be introduced to the larger concepts involved in top rope anchor construction, rock climbing physics & risk management. All equipment & transportation is provided.Proof of health insurance is required to take this course.*Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

This class is designed to introduce and educate students about the sport of indoor top roping. Top roping is a form of rock climbing that uses ropes and harnesses; working in pairs climbers alternate between belaying and climbing to a fixed point at the top of a wall. Subject matter will cover a variety of top roping skills including belaying, rope management, route finding, equipment use, as well as safety practices and protocols specific to indoor top roping. Each class will consist of a lecture, demonstration and practice components allowing students to learn and practice the skills presented. All necessary gear and equipment will be provided. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

This class involves instruction on canoe/equipment parts and terminology, water safety, launching and landing the canoe, paddle strokes and maneuvers, and opportunity to practice skills on flat or slow moving water. Day trips may involve ventures onto moving water with sections of mild white water (some isolated sections up to class II). Additional topics and skills taught will include ferrying, eddying, basic rescue/recovery techniques, river features and hydrology, and leave no trace wilderness ethics. Participants need to be comfortable both on and in the water, and be able to swim. *Note: Proof of health insurance is required.***Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

Camping meets canoeing: learn to experience how a canoe allows for unique access to otherwise impractical camping opportunities while being able to carry a payload greater than what could be feasibly carried on your back. This class involves a required pre-trip training meeting followed by a weekend-long trip involving backcountry camping. Skills to be covered include basic paddling, safety and navigation, map reading and route-finding, camping skills such as tenting, fire-building, camp-cooking, and water purification, and Leave No Trace Wilderness Ethics. Students need to be comfortable on and in the water. Proof of health insurance is required to take this course. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

This class focuses on the sport of whitewater kayaking and is taught using whitewater kayaks, which are shorter and more maneuverable than the longer recreational or touring kayaks. Instruction begins with basics and progresses to more advanced skills and techniques using drills, games and exercises leading up to, among other skills, a full Eskimo roll. Class is typically taught in the pool and covers the following skills, which are all important for river kayaking: Kayak parts, accessories and terminology, wet exits, hip snaps, paddle strokes, j-leans, Eskimo rescues and Eskimo rolls. All necessary gear and equipment is provided. Participants should be able to swim and expect to be in the water each class. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

This class involves kayaking on whitewater rapids in vessels that are specifically designed for this purpose. Participants should have some, but not necessarily extensive, kayaking experience. Basic required skills are first taught in still water (typically in a pool) before the class progresses into the field on actual whitewater rapids. Skills taught include the basics of whitewater paddling, maneuvering, righting and rescue techniques, whitewater safety skills, river reading/navigation, ferrying, eddying and peeling. This class will involve paddling on easy to moderate whitewater. Depending on the skill level of the class, other more advanced skills may be introduced. Students must be able to swim and be comfortable on and in the water. WINT-055 is not a required pre-requisite but is a good introductory course and suggested for new paddlers to take first. Participation in this class requires proof of health insurance. A course fee is applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information and information on class meeting times.

This class takes place at Genesee Waterways Center's Lock 32 Whitewater Park in Pittsford, NY. This class involves kayaking on whitewater rapids in vessels that are specifically designed for this purpose. No kayaking experience is necessary to take this class, but students should be able to swim and be comfortable on and in the water. Basic required skills are first taught in still water before the class progresses into whitewater rapids. Skills taught include the basics of whitewater paddling, maneuvering, righting and rescue techniques, whitewater safety skills, ferrying, eddying and peeling. This class will involve paddling on easy to moderate whitewater. Participation in this class requires proof of health insurance. See Course Notes for course fee information and information on class meeting times. **A course fee is applied via SFS bill**

Sea kayaks are long, narrow, seaworthy vessels that have a covered deck and, in lieu of the maneuverability of a whitewater kayak, are designed to have higher cruising speed, cargo capacity, ease of straight-line paddling, and comfort for long journeys. This class will teach students how to safely and effectively paddle a sea kayak and use this type of vessel for extended open-water trips. This class includes an overnight sea kayaking trip and involves camping that may be in a wilderness environment Proof of health insurance is required to take this course.*Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

Stand Up Paddleboarding is an activity that is relatively easy to learn, and provides a wide array of opportunity for leisure, fitness, and appreciation of the outdoors. This class will focus on the skills of Stand Up Paddleboarding, and the many leisure and fitness opportunities it affords. You can expect to learn all the basic skills necessary to enjoy this sport on any body of flat water. Each class will deal with components of each: equipment, technical skills and language, etiquette and safety. This class may meet both in the classroom and out on the water. Student should be able to swim and feel comfortable on and in the water. Proof of health insurance is required to take this course. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

This class is designed to utilize the sport of winter hiking, using snowshoes as weather and snowfall permit, as a means of promoting and imparting physical fitness, outdoor preparedness, outdoor winter skills and knowledge of our local parks and natural resources. Students can expect to gain the necessary knowledge to continue enjoying this sport on their own. This class will take place in various local trails and parks. Snowshoes are provided for class use. Participants should possess sturdy boots for hiking as well as clothing appropriate for a winter, wilderness environment. *Note: Proof of health insurance is required to take this course. See Course Notes for course fee and any details on class meeting times. * **Fee: A course fee applies via SFS bill. **

Come hike some of the most beautiful trails the Northeast has to offer in the largest park in the country. This class consists of a mandatory pre-trip meeting followed by a weekend trip to the Adirondack State Park. The weekend will consist of day-hikes and overnights in lodge-style accommodations. Skills introduced include: trail hiking, map reading, route finding, and leave No Trace Wilderness Ethics. Snowshoes will be will be used in winter conditions. Participants should possess boots/shoes for hiking/snowshoeing as well as clothing appropriate for the wilderness and seasonal conditions. Proof of health insurance is required to take this course.*Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

Explore the winter forest with your home in your pack. Sleep in tents or lean-to's, cook on camp stoves and hike or snowshoe the trail. Class will focus on the essentials of winter backcountry camping: planning, communication and execution. Learn to read the weather, pack for the cold and build fires. No previous experience is needed and beginners are welcome. This class will teach and follow the seven Leave No Trace principles. Students must be able to hike several hours while wearing a thirty-pound backpack. Participants should possess boots/shoes for hiking as well as clothing appropriate for a winter, wilderness environment. Proof of health insurance is required to take this course. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

Learn to cross-country ski and develop the basic skills needed to move efficiently across flat to hilly terrain (cross country skiing is different than downhill/alpine skiing). Designed for beginners, this class will focus on developing the classic diagonal stride, which is the main technique used by skiers to rhythmically propel themselves. Other skills taught will include stopping, turning, and climbing. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

This class is designed for those with some outdoor climbing experience. The class will be taught inside, but in simulated outdoor situations, covering such skills as anchor building and management; various belay methods and considerations; belay escapes and basic rescue skills; mechanical advantage and hauling systems; and, above all, safety and its many components in the climbing discipline. Climbing movement will only be covered inasmuch as it pertains to rope work and other technical considerations. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

This class will focus on the skills and culture of Snowboarding. You can expect to learn all the basic skills necessary to enjoy this sport at practically any ski and snowboarding resort. Each class will deal with at least one component of each: history, equipment, technical skills and language, on-hill etiquette and safety. This class will meet both in the classroom and out on the hill. Proof of health insurance is required to take this course. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

Learn to scale frozen waterfalls! This class is designed to teach basic ice climbing skills including belaying, ice tool & crampon use as well as special skills & safety considerations particular to climbing on ice. This class will involve pre-trip meetings followed by day trips to local frozen waterfalls for climbing. This class is appropriate for all experience levels and all necessary gear & equipment is provided. Proof of health insurance is required to take this course. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

Ice Climbing/Adirondacks is an introduction to ice climbing. The class will begin with a required pre-trip meeting followed by a weekend trip to the Adirondack State Park for a weekend of climbing. Skills covered will include: Proper & effective use of crampons including front-pointing and "French Technique", ice tool techniques, belays and rope work, & general winter preparedness. This class is open to all skill levels. Proof of health insurance is required to take this course. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, a trip leader, or just want to be better prepared to prevent and deal with accidents and emergencies in the wilderness, Wilderness First Aid is a must-have. This course uses both lecture and hands-on practice to provide a solid foundation in the basics of backcountry medical care. Areas of focus include response and assessment, musculoskeletal injuries, environmental emergencies, survival skills, soft tissue injuries, and medical emergencies. No previous medical training is necessary. WFA certification is good for two years. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

Wilderness First Responder is the perfect course for anyone working in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting or for individuals who want a high level of wilderness medical training for extended personal backcountry trips or expeditions. This is an 80-hour certification-granting course that involves a comprehensive and in-depth look at the standards and skills of dealing with emergencies in the backcountry. This includes response and assessment, musculoskeletal injuries, environmental emergencies and survival skills, soft tissue Injuries, and medical emergencies. Students will learn about body systems, anatomy, and physiology as well as elevated standards and protocols for backcountry care including skills for bivouac and extended patient care, methods of emergency evacuation, advanced splinting techniques, long-term wound care, and organized incident response. Passing written and practical examinations will grant students a WFR certification that is valid for three years. This class will involve both classroom lecture and practical exercises that will take place outside in varying weather conditions. *Note: No previous medical training is required. See Course Notes for class meeting times and locations.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

Slacklining involves walking while balancing along a narrow, flat piece of nylon that is strung taught between two anchor points. This class will teach tips and techniques for both becoming proficient at slacklining as well as how to set up a slackline. As students become comfortable with basic skills, various additional tricks and challenges will be introduced. Slacklining is, in itself, a fantastic activity for improving balance, focus and kinesthetic awareness and also serves as effective cross-training for many other activities that depend on these capabilities.*Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Yoga unites the sport of SUP, an offshoot of surfing that developed in Hawaii, with the ancient practice of yoga. In this class, students will learn the art of performing yoga poses and techniques while on an SUP in still water. Practicing yoga on a surface that is less stable, like the paddleboard, engages the core and strengthens other muscles which may be neglected in on-land activity. This also requires intense focus, mindfulness, and intentionality to transition between poses while keeping the board steady. Those with more yoga experience will have the opportunity to practice the "beginner's mindset" as even well-practiced poses and routines become new when performed on a floating surface. **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

This online class will explore the many stages and components of planning adventure-based trips, from concept inception to research, plan development, revisions and self-reflections. This class is relevant for all levels of wilderness travel, from half-day trips to multi-week expeditions in both remote and accessible locales. Students will learn about a variety of topics including, objective & itinerary planning, team communication and dynamics, nutrition and meal planning, equipment and supply logistics, budgeting, leave no trace ethics, climate and terrain variables and risk management planning. This is a self-paced course, pairing online learning activities with critical thinking, writing, discussion, and instructor feedback. Each student will work on a unique plan based on their experience and goals, developing and writing individual components which will form a complete plan by the end of the semester.

This class will explore the basics of sustainable living. Students will be introduced to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how these goals relate to personal wellness and well-being. The course format will include brief presentations on sustainable alternatives to common everyday products, followed by hands-on Do-It-Yourself (DIY) activities for these items. Products may include beeswax wrap, cleaning supplies, personal care products, tote bags, and others. Students will conduct research on and share at least one aspect of sustainable living that is meaningful to their own personal wellness.

This class will explore the concept of sustainability as it relates to food and food systems. Students will be introduced to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and learn how these goals relate to food production, consumption, and waste. Students will explore the concepts of regenerative farming, sustenance farming, sustainable fishing and fisheries, and community supported agriculture. The course format will include brief presentations and hands-on Do-It-Yourself (DIY) activities. Students will conduct research on and share one aspect of sustainable foods that is meaningful to their own personal wellness.