Aerial view of campus with Williamsport, the Susquehanna River and Bald Eagle Mountain as a backdrop

First Year Outdoor Experience

Are you excited to start college? Stoked to meet new friends and have new experiences? Get started early with Lycoming College's First-Year Outdoor Experience. Join OLE for a week of beautiful vistas, rugged trails, local outdoor hot spots, new skills, and new friends! You will spend two days exploring around Williamsport and learning outdoor skills, then you will take those skills to the woods and spend three days and two nights backpacking.

Have you never tried anything like this before? Do not let that stop you. We will have OLE instructors with you every step of the way to teach and guide you. We look forward to spending the week with you! Any questions please reach out to Lydia, the Director of OLE at huelskamp@lycoming.edu

Dates

August 15-19, 2025

Program Cost

First-Year Outdoor Experience: $50.00

Fee includes all food and industry-leading equipment including:

Healthy, energy-filled food, with care taken for dietary restrictions
Rain gear (if needed)
Safety equipment

Participants will be required to bring clothing appropriate for the weather, personal toiletries and proper footwear. A light-weight but sturdy hiking boot is recommended; if you do not own boots, please let us know, as we have boots available to loan.