MOAT is a 3-day adventure-based orientation program. These student-led backpacking, canoeing, and rock climbing trips begin at 5:30 pm right after you complete your springboard orientation program.
Once you have completed the springboard program you will meet your leaders and other participants and spend the night at the University Recreation Center before heading out on your MOAT trip the next morning. The MOAT experience is designed to give you an opportunity to build social connections with other trip members and introduce you to the amazing local natural areas surrounding Harrisonburg.
All trips will involve primitive camping (no showers) and do not require any previous experience. The cost for the MOAT trip is $200.00 and includes instruction, leadership, equipment, and meals.
2009 MOAT Trips
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2010 Summer Springboard Date
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2010 MOAT Trip Date
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Adventure
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6/21
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June 21-24
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Canoeing the Shenandoah River
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6/22
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June 22-25
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Canoeing the Shenandoah River
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6/28
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June 28-July 1
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Backpacking Dolly Sods WV
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6/29
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June 29-July 2
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Canoeing the Shenandoah River
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7/7
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July 7-10
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Rock Climbing
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7/12
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July 12-15
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Trail Service Week
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7/ 13
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July 13-16
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Backpack/Rock climb the A.T.
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This trip is not associated with any particular springboard date. |
July 20-24
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Adventure Sampler (canoe, rock climb, hike) |
Links
» What to Bring
» Meet your Trip Leaders (coming in May)
Contact
Sue Lowley
Adventure Program Coordinator
540-568-8713
lowleysa@jmu.edu
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Cross over to JMU
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Madison Orientation
Adventure Trips
How to Register for a Trip
Step 1: Download the registration form.
» 2010 Registration Form: Microsoft Word Version
» 2010 Registration Form: PDF Version
Step 2: Complete and return the registration form by mail or email.
By Mail:
Sue Lowley
James Madison University
800 South Main Street
MSC 3901- University Recreation
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
By E-mail:
Sue Lowley
lowleysa@jmu.edu
Step 3: Once you receive your MOAT confirmation email, register for the corresponding Summer Springboard orientation session.
- Visit www.jmu.edu/onebook
- You will submit your reservation on Step 5 of the One Book Web site.
- Please be sure to include remarks in the comments box on the One Book reservation page indicating that you are intending to participate in a MOAT trip.
- Spaces fill up quickly so register as soon as possible.
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