Unity students in the lab

NOVA Wilderness Orientation Program

Nova trips are designed to support the transition to college life at Unity by emphasizing personal growth, building social connections, and promoting environmental stewardship.  Nova trips are small group wilderness experiences that include:

  • A wide selection of outdoor adventure activities

  • Community-building games and initiatives

  • Discussion circles (often accompanied by delicious camp cooking!)

  • Service projects which provide students a chance to give back to the wild & scenic places they’ll be exploring  

Students can expect to be actively involved with all aspects of the trip including planning, cooking and other camp related responsibilities, decision making and risk management.  All new students are required to participate in NOVA because it fosters significant growth and makes for a smooth transition into life at Unity College.

If you have any questions please contact
Jessica Steele,  Director of the Outdoor Adventure Center at:
207-948-3131 ext. 293 or email jsteele@unity.edu