The Furman University Summer Outdoor Experience is a program designed specifically for incoming freshman students as a way to introduce them to their future classmates, prepare them for college life, and to have a blast along the way!  The program is held in two locations:  1) in the mountains of North Carolina at the breath-taking Earthshine Lodge and Nantahala Gorge and 2) undeveloped barrier islands near Charleston, SC,.  The North Carolina trip features fun-filled whitewater rafting, gorgeous hiking opportunities, a zip line course, and other outdoor activites.  The trip to Charleston includes a sea kayaking adventure to a barrier island, a water park and a sunset cruise around the Charleston harbor.  The cost for each trip is $500.00.
Check out the facilites at the following web addresses:
www.noc.com - Nantahala Whitewater Rafting
www.earthshinemtnlodge.com - Earthshine Lodge
www.coastalexpeditions.com - Coastal Expeditions
www.sandlappertours.com - Boat Cruise

Dates for the Summer 2009 trips (Class of 2013)
*Trips usually fill by the end of June.  If a trip has 25 on it, you can still attend if that is the only trip you can make.  We have had trips as large as 35!!

Earthshine Lodge and Nantahala River

July 26 - 29   (FULL)
July 29 - August 1  (13 spots available)

Charleston - Water Park, Harbor tour and Sea Kayaking
  
July 19 - 22  (6 spots available)
July 22 - 25  (14 spots available)
      
For information on the trips and a registration application go to http://www.furman.edu/newatfu/documents/SSV09 SOE pdfs.pdf

 If you want to reserve a spot, please call Owen McFadden, Director of Recreational Sports - (864)294-2102 or e-mail him at owen.mcfadden@furman.edu.

Each trip is a wonderful opportunity designed just for entering freshmen to get to know each other in a relaxed environment before you come to campus to start the school year. You will make lasting friendships with the people you meet, making the transition to Furman easier.

Check out our pictures page for more specifics about the trip!