This draft schedule is an outline of our anticipated schedule for Pre-trip 2021, but is subject to change!

All parts of training are required for ALL Frosh Trip Leaders, unless marked “optional” or italicized.  Based on current University health guidelines, we ask everyone to wear a face covering while indoors for any parts of OA training.

Tuesday 8/17

• 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Dinner (All meals are in Butler/First dining hall unless otherwise noted)
• 6:45 PM – 7:30 PM: VIRTUAL MEETING Welcome (see email for zoom link)
• 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM: CPR online training (on your own)– see email

Wednesday 8/18

• 7:30 AM –  8:45 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Orientation Training in Richardson + Leader Clusters
• 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunch
• 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM: OA Training in Dillon (including route briefings)
  • Welcome
  • Meeting co-leader & Training Groups
  • Review Trip Packet & Routes
  • Route Briefings with FTCs
  • Co-Leader Communication: get to you know your co!
• 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Dinner
• 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Heart Facilitator Meeting (WFRs, LTs, returning EMTs ONLY)

Thursday 8/19

• 7:30 AM –  9 AM: Breakfast
• 9:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Orientation Training in Frist MPR, CAF MPR, Whig (locations pre-assigned)
• 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch 
  • Training for Peer Academic Advisors (PAAs)
• 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: OA Training in Thomas Lab A03— Sustainability
• 3:00- 6:00 PM: Canoeing Skills on the Lake– dress appropriately
• 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Dinner
  • LT Office Hours in Dillon Tent
• 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Technical Skills Briefing (TSTs & LTs ONLY)

Friday 8/20

• 7:30 AM –  9:30 AM: Breakfast
• 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Orientation Training in Frist MPR, CAF MPR, Whig (locations pre-assigned)
• 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunch 
• 1:15 PM – 4:30 PM: OA Training in Dillon (including CPR testing, equipment pick-up, and co-leader communication)
• 4:30- 6:00 PM: OA Training in Dillon: LNT & Technical Skills Refresher
• 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Dinner
  • LT Office Hours in Dillon Tent
• 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Mindfulness Facilitator Meeting (LTs ONLY)

Saturday 8/21 (First-years arrive & move-in!)

• 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Mindfulness Training in the Institute Woods meet at Dillon Gym, dressed to be outside
  • snacks/breakfast will be provided
• 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch (any dining hall)
• 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM: OA Training– First Aid Refreshers
  • Leaders with prior HEART Wilderness First Aid Training
    • 1:30-2:15pm– First Aid Refresher Presentation with Brendan– McDonnell A01**** NEW ROOM
    • 2:15-2:30pm– Heart Facilitator Meeting– McDonnell Hallway
    • Break
    • 2:45pm- 3:15pm Landfulness with Sydney and Keely Thomas Lab A003
    • Break
  • Leaders who have NOT completed HEART Wilderness First Aid
    • 2:00pm- 2:30pm Landfulness with Sydney and Keely Thomas Lab A003***** NEW ROOM
    • 2:30pm- 3:45pm First Aid Presentation with Brendan– McDonnell A01
    • Break
• 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM First Aid Practical Skills & Sims in Training Groups (gather in McDonnell basement Hallway outside A02)
• 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Dinner in Frist Campus Center (Gallery)
  • 6-7pm: LT Office Hours in Dillon Tent

Sunday 8/22

• 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Lunch (any dining hall)
• 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM: Leader Trainer Committee
• 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Additional Route Briefings for some (check email if applies to you)
• 12:30 PM- 5:00 PM: OA Training in Dillon– 
  • 12:30 PM- 2:30 PM: Updates, Briefings, & Protocols
  • 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM: T-shirt distribution & Photo
  • 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Tricks of the Trail & Games
• 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Dinner (any dining hall)
• 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Games & final reminders
• 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Frosh arrival and check-in

*all Leaders who do not have a current, unexpired CPR certification will become certified during pre-trip. There is an online module (invitation to be sent later) followed by 15 minutes of individualized in-person testing.