Outing Club
at the Schwartz Outdoor Leadership Center
Whether pursuing independent study, conquering stage fright, or embarking upon an off-campus study program on the other side of the world, Bowdoin students' spirit of discovery is alive and well. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the Outing Club. Over 300 members, more than 100 excursions per year — let the adventure begin!
BOC Senior Slideshow 2010
Story posted July 06, 2010
Last May Jane Koopman '10 compiled an amazing slideshow celebrating the class of 2010's four years of BOC adventures. The slideshow is now available online for your viewing pleasure. Thank you Jane!
Local Trip Ideas
Story posted May 20, 2010
Having trouble coming up with a place to go for your next BOC trip? Look no further! In this binder you will find all the information you need to plan a local hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, birding, farming, volunteering, mountain biking, or canoeing trip.
"Fun Level - 4 Friends, 7 Southern Rivers, 10 Days"
Story posted May 06, 2010
Please join us at the Schwartz Outdoor Leadership Center for the world premiere of the BOC Beyond the Pines Fellowship Documentary Film, "Fun Level - 4 Friends, 7 Southern Rivers, 10 Days" featuring David Wells '11, Jane Koopman '10, Noah Isaacson '11, and Sarah Ebel '10 this Thursday, May 13th at 6pm!
BOC Leaders at Teens to Trails Conference
Story posted April 21, 2010
On April 4th, a group of BOC leaders traveled to Windham High School to give a presentation as part of the "Life Happens Outside" T3 Conference 2010. The conference, which attracted 375 visitors from around the state, is a biennial event hosted by the organization Teens to Trails, a local nonprofit that provides grants and information to help Maine high schools establish outing clubs.
Exclusive New Officer Interview
Story posted April 20, 2010
With the conclusion of the 2009-10 academic year quickly approaching, the Bowdoin Outing Club looks ahead as it congratulates its new officers for the upcoming year. The BOC will be headed by co-presidents Jonathan Coravos and Allison Chan, with Grace Hyndman and Elsie Thomson providing additional leadership in their respective roles as secretary and treasurer. Read on to find out about the BOC’s new leadership, and what next year has in store for you!
Telemark Skiing Class Winter 2010
Story posted March 17, 2010
Maine may have gotten less snow than usual this season, but plenty of Bowdoin students have still been taking advantage of nearby ski and snowboard opportunities. One group that's been hitting the slopes of Sugarloaf often this year is the Bowdoin Outing Club's telemark skiing class.
Bike Mechanics Weekend
Story posted March 02, 2010
The BOC kicked off February with an intense weekend of bike building. Over the three-day period students worked in pairs to reconstruct completely disassembled bikes.
Trip and Event Calendar
Gear Room Hours
Spring, 2010
Sunday 7 - 9 pm
Tuesday 4 - 6 pm
Thursday 7 - 9 pm
Friday 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Climbing Wall at the Buck
Spring, 2010
Monitored Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 4 - 10 pm
Friday - Sunday: 3 - 6 pm
Bouldering Hours:
Certified climbers may boulder on the wall anytime the fitness center is open.
Watch a QuickTime video about
the Bowdoin Outing Club experience.
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