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The Learning Community Retreat
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As a part of the SUNY-ESF First Year Learning Community, freshmen students are required to participate in the LC Retreat program. This initiative will challenge students as they participate in high and low ropes team building initiatives, connect with fellow students and faculty, make new friends and much more! The retreat is held in September.

• Saturday, September 12, 2009
  Sky Hall 3 residents and all freshmen commuter students
• Sunday, September 20, 2009
  Sky Hall 2 and Sky Hall 1 freshmen residents.
• Please note that if your are unable to attend your assigned retreat outing day due to religious observance, etc., please contact the staff listed below to discuss possible rescheduling of your assigned retreat attendance date.
  • Mr. Scott J. Blair - Coordinator for Academic Support Services - (315) 470-4921.

Below is a sample agenda of what the day will look like. All freshmen students will hear more about this retreat in the fall and during Orientation. Please take a moment to review the suggested things to bring so that you are prepared.

Retreat Schedule

• 7:00am - Continental Breakfast (in Goldstein Dining Hall)
• 8:00am - Buses leave Sky Halls
• 8:45 am - Welcome and Opening activities
• 10:00am - 12:30pm – Ropes Course Rotation #1
• 12:30pm - 1:30pm - Lunch
• 1:30pm - 4:00pm - Ropes Course Rotation #2
• 4:00pm - 6:30pm – Ropes Course Rotation #3
• 6:30pm - 7:30pm – Dinner and Camp Fire
• 7:30pm - Closing Activity
• 8:00pm - Buses Depart for ESF

What to Bring

• Comfortable clothes and shoes—we will be doing a ropes course so bring clothes that you do not mind getting dirty, shoes that are comfortable for walking, as well as clothes for chillier weather.
• Rain Gear/Extra Clothing—programs are held rain, shine, or snow!
• Water bottle - Stay hydrated, this is very important!
• Meals will be provided. If you want to bring a snack along, that's up to you!
• Notebook and Pen.
• Any toiletries, medications, bug spray, etc. that you will need for the day.