New Student Orientation
New Student Orientations are a key component of the transition to college for first-year students. In their first days away from home, they will build relationships that will last the rest of their lives and form habits that will shape their college experience. CCO XD designs and facilitates orientation experiences that give students opportunities to be thoughtful and intentional about those relationships and habits. From an afternoon of team-building activities to three days of outdoor adventures, these programs help to set students up for success in college.
Location: On/off campus, indoor/outdoor, three hours or three days
Activities: Kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, backpacking, hiking, service
Cost: $
Sample Itinerary
One-Day Event
Morning: Team-building games and initiatives
Lunch: Get to know new classmates over a meal
Afternoon: Low ropes course and closing discussion/debrief groups
Three-Day Event
Day 1: Travel, set up base camp, games and initiatives
Day 2: Day-long group activities—rock climbing, hiking, canoeing, debrief and process the day over meals and in the evening
Day 3: Another day of group activities and discussion
