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About the Program
The trip component of Georgia Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) is designed to provide fun, hands-on instructional opportunities for never-ever beginners and novice participants to learn the skills and safety concerns for a wide variety of outdoor activities in a supervised environment.
Unless stated, no prior experience is required and in most cases, all group equipment for that activity is provided as well as transportation by passenger van.
An experienced staff of trip leaders provide logistical planning, instruction, leadership and facilitation for a group experience.
Some trips are available at an intermediate or experienced level for individuals to progress in their skill acquisition. In all cases, a moderate level of physical fitness will allow for a more enjoyable experience.
This program is subsidized by the Student Activity Fee and is a great way to learn outdoor skills in a supervised setting, meet people with similar interests and take a break from the daily routine.
GORP also encompasses equipment rental from the Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC), indoor climbing wall and Challenge Course.
Announcements
Upcoming Trips
05.16.2012
This is an incredible opportunity to explore Costa Rica for credit. The misty cloud forests, volcanic mountain ranges and tropical rain forests will reveal an unmatched biodiversity. During a two week adventure, we’ll hike just about every day, horseback ride,...
06.05.2012
These classroom and pool sessions will prepare participants for open water certification through PADI. Full participation is required for all classroom sessions and two pool sessions. Students need to be able to swim. Opportunities for open water dives to complete certification will...
07.09.2012
Continue to develop your dive skills and experience more of the underwater world. This PADI course will provide a pool session and two classroom sessions to prepare for the open water certification dive scheduled separately with the instructor. Basic Open...
07.13.2012
The star of Florida’s Gulf Coast premier inland dive resort is Vortex Spring. The spring produces 28 million gallons of crystal-clear water daily at a year-round temperature of 68 degrees F. Depths in the spring...
08.24.2012
Participants will be trained in the fundamentals of low challenge course facilitation. Topics covered include: teambuilding theory and small group problem-solving skills, new games and initiatives, briefing and debriefing techniques, low course elements and safety...
08.24.2012
Participants will be trained in the fundamentals of low challenge course facilitation. Topics covered include: team building theory and small group problem-solving skills, new games and initiatives, briefing and debriefing techniques, low course elements and...
09.08.2012
Participants will be trained in the fundamentals of high challenge course facilitation. Topics covered include: belay skills, belay rope/equipment maintenance, knots, high dynamic and static course elements and related safety protocols. Participants will complete a...