WOC-end UPDATE

Mar. 9 - Mar. 12,  2023

Hello WOC family! Come check out some of the awesome outdoor events we have
going on this week. All events are open to the Williams College community.


Announcements

There is a new Spontaneous Outings Groupme! Please join!

Have you ever felt like the day was so nice that you just had to be
outside? Do you want to know if any random or spontaneous adventures are
happening in the moment? Or do you want to get the most up to date info
about WOC and trips? The previous Spontaneous Outings Groupme has been
discontinued and we have a shiny brand new one that we want everyone to
join!! Join the NEW Spontaneous Outings GroupMe chat here!
<https://groupme.com/join_group/92077585/fWKyAvA1>

MapleFest in Hopkins Forest  -- Saturday March 11th 10:00-1:00

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   visit the sugarhouse
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   tap a tree
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   check out old-time evaporators & a bottling demonstration
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   enjoy pancakes and sugar-on-snow
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   take part in a maple taste-off
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   general fun

-- rides from Paresky every 15 minutes.  See you there!

Camp Caribou is a boys overnight summer camp in Winslow, Maine that is
currently seeking Canoe/Kayak Instructors, Climbing Coaches, and Wilderness
Trip Leaders for the upcoming summer.  The dates run from June 6th to
August 13th, 2023.  The salary range is $2800 to $3800 for the summer
season.

If you are interested in becoming an outdoor adventure instructor at Camp
Caribou, call anytime at 207.872.9313 or email [log in to unmask]  For
more information, please check out www.campcaribou.com
<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.campcaribou.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7Calepp1%40kent.edu%7C34a09c53b9d34b59684008dab760c327%7Ce5a06f4a1ec44d018f73e7dd15f26134%7C1%7C0%7C638023923735743848%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1oW1E5qJ52lvVc6gY5HGYJBj1%2FeO9QyB8P9Go%2FcE044%3D&reserved=0>
or just fill out this Staff Application
<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcaribou.campintouch.com%2Fui%2Fforms%2Fapplication%2Fstaff%2FApp&data=05%7C01%7Calepp1%40kent.edu%7C34a09c53b9d34b59684008dab760c327%7Ce5a06f4a1ec44d018f73e7dd15f26134%7C1%7C0%7C638023923735743848%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SJUUf6Q%2FuD%2B1ivCUbdA2NdfcgdmqQnt6ljyNlHfEEMY%3D&reserved=0>
.

*Overland wants you:*If you’re looking for a summer job, Overland would
love for you to consider joining them to lead hiking, language, and service
trips for 4th-12th grade students across the country and around the world.

Whether it’s by summiting peaks in the Rockies, kayaking through fjords in
Norway, practicing Spanish in the Pyrenees, or restoring trails in Alaska,
the job offers an opportunity to hone leadership skills, forge friendships,
and engineer positive, formative experiences for others.

The job runs from June 11th to August 7th and is a paid position. The final
application <https://overlandsummers.com/lead-us/> deadline is Sunday,
March 19th. Please join them for a virtual info session
<https://overlandsummers.com/leader-info-session/> if you’d like to learn
more!


Want to be part of the WOOLF Family? Join WOOLF Staff!

Looking for upperclassmen to join our Woolf Staff! You could be a Leader
Instructor, on the Food Team, Risk Management, Transportation, or help in
the Equipment Room! Please fill out this application form if you’re
interested…
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSft9MSDPOPPn_wzMq38oUO58lYcFFmZ_5kKtL2ltXjk33xuJw/viewform?usp=sf_link


Reach out to WOOLF Directors Kaleisha Towle (kmt2), Riku Nakano (rn9), and
Amina Naidjate (arn2) with any questions!


Thursday:


Climbing Wall open!  Non cis-male climbing from 8- 9pm!  From 9-10 there
will be open climbing at the Nate Lowe Climbing Wall. No experience
necessary.  All equipment provided.


Friday:

Weekly sunrise hike– a “wake up” and down trek on Pine Cobble.** Meet on
Paresky steps at 5:55 AM for a dawn good sunrise hike - (sunrise at 6:37
AM). This is a 3 mile round trip hike with one thousand foot elevation gain
to get your blood flowing and endorphins coursing through your veins!!
Dress for cold weather and wear good footwear for a trail that will be
muddy and rocky! Winter hats and gloves needed for warmth at the summit.
Bring a headlamp/flashlight,, a filled water bottle and a cup for hot
drinks. Return to campus by 8:45AM. Please sign up on this form
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gucPLYEiUA31VmCRteABDI4jTDcCXuSrUD4H6qowkDw/edit?usp=sharing>
or email beh2 with any questions!

Polar Plunge in the Green River! ❄️Feeling drained and tired from another
stressful week at Williams? Do you need a little adrenaline before Spring
Break? Do you want to do something cool (get it…)? Recapture that feeling
of being alive by hopping in a river! Check an item off your Williams
bucket list and start off the weekend with a splash! Meet outside WCMA at
4:00pm and be sure to bring a towel, layers, and something to swim in!
Email [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask] with any questions.

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