Unity students canoeing

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.  Because of the importance of this program in facilitating a successful transition to college all new students are required to participate.

If you have any questions please call Nicole Caruso at

207-948-3131-x293 or email ncaruso@unity.edu