The Bucknell Wilderness Experience (BuckWild) is a dynamic outdoor pre-orientation program held at the Great Hollow Wilderness School in New Fairfield, CT, August 12-17, 2006. This activity is sponsored by the Office of the Deans of Students, and is optional for incoming first-year students.

At BuckWild you will have an invigorating experience that will not only introduce you to some of your new classmates, but will teach you about yourself and others. The major activities of BuckWild will vary for individual groups and range from hiking to technical rock-climbing to caving. The Appalachian Trail, St. John’s Ledges, the Housatonic River, Candlewood Lake, and the 1,000 acres of GHWS will provide the beautiful sylvan setting for your first Bucknell experience. Activities may vary depending upon the number of program participants, staff and equipment, and logistical considerations.

Through BuckWild you will have the opportunity to share, trust, solve problems, communicate, cooperate, and persevere through a memorable experience. You need not be an athlete or an avid outdoorsperson to participate.

The program begins with arrival on campus Saturday, August 12, 2006 between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. when keys will be available for you to move into your residence hall room. Participants depart for BuckWild on Sunday, August 13 and return to Bucknell Thursday, August 17 before beginning New Student Orientation on August 18.

More detailed information, including medical forms, clothing and equipment needs, and move-in details will be provided once participants have signed up for the program. The cost of the program is $575 inclusive of on-campus meals before departure and upon return, as well as round-trip transportation to GHWS and all program expenses. To reserve a spot, fill out the registration form and return it with your check to the address on the form. The deadline is July 7, 2006.