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Nova Wilderness Orientation Program
July 29-August 2: Donnell Popnd (Canoe), Sustainable Farming (basecamp), Cobscook (backpacking/basecamp).
August 5-9: 100 Mile Wilderness (backpacking), Moosehead Lake (kayak), Community Service (basecamp), Holeb
(canoe).
August 12-16: Sebois (canoe), Mt. Blue (basecamp), Sustainable Living (basecamp), Mainer life (basecamp).
August 19-23**: Moosehead Lake (kayak, Mt. Blue (basecamp), Donnell Pond (canoe), Camden (basecamp), Mainer life (basecamp), Cobscook (backpacking/basecamp).
** Summer Nova trips are offered during four weeks leading up to the start of the semester. The last session is open only to those students traveling from outside of New England. New England states include Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. These students may also opt to apply to a trip during any week of Nova if they choose to do so.
CANOEING AND KAYAKING TRIPS
Donnell Pond: Canoeing
Prior Experience: No
Exertion Level: Mild-Moderate
Crystal clear lakes, secluded ponds, mountain views! Our journey will begin as we paddle our canoes across Donnell Pond taking in scenic views of Schoodic, Black and Caribou Mountains. Our destination will be Redman's Beach, where we will set up at one of the picturesque waterfront campsites. Canoeing, swimming, wildlife watching, day hiking, and fishing are among the many other exciting opportunities this trip offers. At our campsites we will set up a tents, learn outdoor cooking and living skills, including Leave No Trace principles. We will also participate in a service project to benefit and preserve the park.
If you choose to bring your fishing gear you will need to purchase a State of Maine fishing license and provide your own gear and artificial bait. For more information on purchasing a State of Maine fishing license, please check out the following website: http://www.maine.gov/ifw/licreg/index.htm
Dates:
July 29-August 2
August 19-23 **
**Reserved for students from outside of New England only. Though these students can opt to participate in a trip on any week they choose.
Holeb Pond : Canoeing
Prior Experience: No
Exertion Level: Mild-Moderate
Holeb's Public Reserve Land is a remote wilderness in western Maine with more than 20,000 acres to explore. Canoeing, swimming, wildlife watching, day hiking, and fishing are among the many other exciting opportunities this trip offers. The area supports diverse wildlife from loons, bald eagles, beaver, deer, and moose. There are many campsites dotting the Holeb's shoreline where we will setting up a camp, learn outdoor cooking and living skills, including Leave No Trace principles. We will also participate in a service project to benefit and preserve the park.
If you choose to bring your fishing gear you will need to purchase a State of Maine fishing license and provide your own gear and artificial bait. For more information on purchasing a State of Maine fishing license, please check out the following website: http://www.maine.gov/ifw/licreg/index.htm
Dates:
August 5-9
Seboeis Lake: Canoeing
Prior Experience: No
Exertion Level: Mild-Moderate
Seboeis Public Reserve Land encompasses more than 15,000 acres where you will find remote camping, wildlife viewing, fishing, and canoeing with impressive views of Mt Katahdin. Seboeis is a favorite destination for fishermen with various fish species from landlocked salmon, splake, white and yellow perch, small mouth bass, chain pickerel and even brook trout. The area supports a diverse array of wildlife from loons, bald eagles, coyote, beaver, otter and moose. There are many campsites dotting the Seboeis shoreline with sandy beaches and secluded coves. In this trip we will paddle to various campsites where we will set up a tent, learn outdoor cooking and living skills, including Leave No Trace principles. We will also participate in a service project to benefit and preserve the park.
If you choose to bring your fishing gear you will need to purchase a State of Maine fishing license and provide your own gear and artificial bait. For more information on purchasing a State of Maine fishing license, please check out the following website: http://www.maine.gov/ifw/licreg/index.htm
Dates:
August 12-16
Moosehead Lake: Kayaking
Prior Experience Required: Yes
Exertion Level: Moderate to Difficult
Moosehead Lake is New England’s largest freshwater lake. This lake is nestled in Maine’s Northwoods surrounded by fantastic views including the face of Mount Kineo, with 700-foot cliffs. This lake was part of the traditional canoe routes and today is part of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. This is an expedition trip covering approximately twenty- two miles that will begin at Lily Bay State Park and end five days later at the village of Rockwood. We will start the trip with an introduction to kayaking course and essential Leave No Trace principles. Each day, we will paddle approximately 6.5 miles staying at different designated campsites. In this trip we will gain expedition and kayaking skills which will also include outdoor cooking and living skills. We will also participate in a service project to benefit and preserve the park.
Dates:
August 5-9
August 19-23 ***
***Reserved for students from outside of New England only. Though these students can opt to participate in a trip on any week they choose
BACKPACKING AND HIKING TRIPS
100 Mile Wilderness: Backpacking
Prior Experience Required: Yes
Exertion Level: Difficult to Extreme - Must be able to carry a 50lb pack over rough terrain
The 100 Mile Wilderness is the northern most section of the Appalachian Trail. This section is considered by many to be the most remote section of the entire AT. The trail wanders through public and private land and is characterized by the rugged terrain, pristine lakes and ponds and amazing views. During this trip, participants will need to carry a backpack weighing approximately 50lbs over rough terrain. The journey will begin hiking to the Waldeigh Stream Lean-To and end five days and twenty – seven miles later at Abol Bridge. Each day we will set up a camp; learn outdoor cooking and living skills, including Leave No Trace principles.
Dates:
August 5-9
Camden Hills: Backpacking
Prior Experience Required: Yes
Exertion Level: Moderate - Must be able to carry a 50lb pack over rough terrain
Camden Hills State Park overlooks beautiful Penobscot Bay. This trip will backpack to Spring Brook Ski Lodge where we will use the cabin as a home base. From the ski lodge there are more than 30 miles of trails that lead through forest, hills, and mountains. Abundant wildlife make their home in and around the park including fox, coyote, and bald eagles. We will spend time learn outdoor cooking and living skills, including Leave No Trace principles. We will also participate in a service project to benefit and preserve the park. During this trip, participants will need to carry a backpack weighing approximately 50lbs approximately 2.5miles.
Dates:
August 19-23 **
**Reserved for students from outside of New England only. Though these students can opt to participate in a trip on any week they choose.
Cobscook Bay and Cutlet Coast: Backpacking
Prior Experience Required: Yes
Exertion Level: Moderate to Difficult. Participants must be able to carry a 50lb backpack over rough terrain.
Cobscook Bay State Park borders Whiting Bay, a sheltered inlet within the larger bay. While using Cobscook Bay State Park as our base-camp, we will spend a couple of days exploring the surrounding areas trails. We will have opportunities to watch wildlife from marine wildlife to various birds. We will also take a two day backpacking trip to Cutler Coast. Participants will need to carry a backpack weighing approximately 50lbs over rough terrain during this overnight. This is a beautiful loop trail which goes along the sea cliffs, cobblestone beaches, wetlands and forest which overlooks the Bay of Fundy. We will spend time learning outdoor cooking and living skills, including Leave No Trace principles. We will also participate in a service project to benefit and preserve the park.
Dates:
July 29- August 2
August 19-23 **
**Reserved for students from outside of New England only. Though these students can opt to participate in a trip on any week they choose.
Mount Blue: Basecamp
Prior Experience Required: No
Exertion Level: Moderate to Extreme day hikes and canoeing
Mt. Blue State Park is a lakeside park surrounded by the gorgeous mountains of western Maine. This popular location is ideal for a wide variety of outdoor activities. Tumbledown Mountain, Coos Canyon and Mount Blue make for fantastic day hiking. Day excursions to area waterfalls and gorges, relaxing on the sandy beach and swimming in Webb Lake are also among Unity favorites. We will have the opportunity to fish so don't forget your pole. We will spend time learning outdoor cooking and living skills, including Leave No Trace principles. We will also participate in a service project to benefit and preserve the park.
If you choose to bring your fishing gear you will need to purchase a State of Maine fishing license and provide your own gear and artificial bait. For more information on purchasing a State of Maine fishing license, please check out the following website: http://www.maine.gov/ifw/licreg/index.htm
Dates:
August 12-16
August 19-23**
**Reserved for students from outside of New England only. Though these students can opt to participate in a trip on any week they choose.
ALTERNATIVE TRIPS
Mainer Life
Prior Experience Required: No
Exertion Level: Mild with moderate
Experience Maine from land to sea. We will stay at Schoodic Education and Research Center Institute located on Schoodic Point at Acadia National Park, in the town of Winter Harbor, Maine. We will stay in a bunk house and have the use of electricity. We will explore the Maine Life from wild blueberries, public lands, historical sites, to lobstering. Explore Fort Knox which is one of the best preserved military fortifications on the New England seacoast. Walk the trails of Acadia National Park known for its rugged coast. We will spend time learning outdoor cooking and living skills, including Leave No Trace principles. We will also participate in a service project to benefit and preserve the Acadia National Park.
Dates:
August 12-16
August 19-23**
**Reserved for students from outside of New England only. Though these students can opt to participate in a trip on any week they choose.
Island Community Living
Prior Experience Required: No
Exertion Level: Mild with moderate
Experience the intersection of recreation and conservation through a service-based field experience along Maine’s beautiful, rugged coastline. We’ll enjoy Maine’s coastal waters, salty air and rocky coast while volunteering with organizations who work to protect and preserve the beaches, coastal parks and trails that beckon folks from both near and far. Service experiences may include coastal trail work, island restoration, beach clean-up, and protection of ecologically fragile areas along the coastline. We’ll learn about the significance of these efforts and how they are being carried out through public, private and governmental activities. We will be setting up camp at Camden Hills State Park and possibly spend a night on Warren Island State Park. We will spend time learning outdoor cooking and living skills, including Leave No Trace principles.
Dates:
August 5-9
Sustainable Farming: Basecamp
Prior Experience Required: No
Exertion Level: Mild to Moderate
Get local! Learn about Maine through our local farms, food, and community. During this trip, we will visit various farms to learn about the flourishing sustainable agriculture scene. Sites we may visit include, but are not limited to: an organic dairy farm, a hunger-relief vegetable farm, an alpaca fiber farm, and a fruit orchard. We will camp at a nearby farm where we will pitch and learn outdoor cooking and living skills, including Leave No Trace principles. Be prepared to get dirty, as we work and play our way across the landscape.
Dates:
July 29-August 2
Sustainable Living: Basecamp
Prior Experience Required: No
Exertion Level: Mild with moderate
Explore alternative energy and sustainable living in Mid-Coast Maine this summer. We’ll meet local experts on wind and solar energy, tour high-efficiency buildings with a local design/building firm, investigate tenets of intentional living with eco-village residents, touch on sustainable agriculture and appropriate technologies. We’ll pitch our tent at Lake St. George State Park and learn outdoor cooking and living skills, including Leave No Trace principles.
Dates:
August 12-16
If you have any questions please call:
Jessica Steele, Director of the Outdoor Adventure Center at 207-948-3131 ext. 293
or email jsteele@unity.edu
- "Nova was lots of fun and left me ready to start the next chapter in my life."
- Tyler Nadeau '15