Outdoor Education

About Outdoor Education

Augustana Outdoor Education embraces an interdisciplinary approach to teaching where students learn outdoor living, travel, and leadership skills, while develop meaningful relationships with people and places.

Courses

AUSES 180: Outdoor Skills for Work and Recreation

This course provides students with the foundational skills and knowledge for safe and enjoyable work and recreational experiences in the outdoors. Skills will be practiced during weekly labs. There are no overnight trips.

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AUSES 184: Introduction to Outdoor Education - Snowshoeing

This course includes a multi-day snowshoe wall tent trip. Winter outdoor skills such as dressing for cold, fire-lighting, and axe and saw use are practiced in advance. Place-based educational strategies are used to develop a broad understanding of the expedition route.

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AUSES 284: Introduction to Outdoor Education - Canoeing

This course includes a multi-day canoe trip. Outdoor skills such as canoeing, river safety, and general camping skills are practiced in advance.

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Equipment

Augustana generally provides all group equipment such as tents, canoes and stoves. In addition, personal gear such sleeping bags, sleeping pads, warm winter clothing and boots are also provided. A course specific equipment list is provided prior to each course.