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Hamilton Outdoor Group (HOG)
Description: The mission of HOG is to teach local Hamilton middle schoolers, grades 6-8, outdoor skills and an environmental ethic that will encourage them to experience the outdoors in a positive manner. HOG volunteers and Hamilton students meet at the Outdoor Education Base camp and spend about 90 minutes outside, usually on Colgate's ski hill. Activities include scavenger hunts, rock climbing, snowshoeing, and capture the flag. HOG meets on Friday afternoons for two hours.
Community: Students are middle schoolers from Hamilton Central School
Volunteers say: "The most meaningful part of leading/participating in HOG is the interaction with the kids. We really do have an impact on their lives because we see them consistently for years, which allows us to impart an ecological responsibility as well as provide healthy after-school activities and habits."
"I really enjoy working with kids around the middle school age, they are extremely entertaining and very receptive to your help. This organization has had a great effect on my time here – both by using my free time and giving me a way to get involved in the community. I hope to continue this work for all my time at Colgate."
Resources: Colgate Outdoor Education