Outdoor Education provides students with opportunities for leadership, wellness, personal growth, a sense of place, and community building through outdoor and experiential programs.
Classes and Outings
We offer a wide range of physical education classes, and outings each season. In a physical education class with OE, you'll get off campus for a chance to disconnect, meet a dynamic group of adventurous people, and learn a new skill. Our Backyard Adventures trips are short, low-commitment, local outings.
Wilderness Adventure Pre-Orientation
Before settling into life at Colgate, join Outdoor Education for an exciting adventure hiking, biking, paddling, or climbing with highly trained leaders through the New York wilderness.
Become an Outdoor Ed Leader
First-year students can apply for Outdoor Ed staff positions. Lead expeditions, learn lifelong skills, and make new friends.
Team Building
Transform your team or organization into an efficient and collaborative group. Our program begins with a goals assessment form, then custom-develop your program to fit the bonding and transformational goals of your group, office, or class.
Bouldering facility with some top rope.
Borrow outdoor equipment to take on your own adventure.
Borrow watercraft for use on nearby Lake Moraine.
Featuring a low ropes course and rustic yurt.