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How about an adventure to kick off your college career?
St. Scholastica's August Adventures are opportunities for like-minded students to gather before the start of the school year and have an adventure together. Meet some new friends, have a great time and get ready for the start of your college experience. Plus, you get to move in early!
Community Service Orientation (CSO)
Student Outdoor Adventure Retreat (SOAR)
Multicultural Leadership Orientation (MLO)
New International Student Orientation
Community Service Orientation | August 28 - September 1
Organized by Volunteers Involved Through Action (VITA) and Campus Ministry
Benedictine Values in Action
Service is one of the Benedictine values at the heart of an education at The College of St. Scholastica. Community Service Orientation (CSO) is an excellent introduction to that spirit of service. The Benedictine value of Community teaches us that great good comes from helping others in need. CSO is the perfect opportunity to serve the local community, learn about various social issues, build community, develop new friends, and also HAVE FUN! Participants move in about a week before classes start and spend time getting to know each other and the community through service and social justice activities.
Sample daily schedule
- Breakfast and Morning Group Reflection
- Morning Service Site
- Lunch
- Afternoon Service Site
- Free Time
- Afternoon Group Reflection
- Dinner
- Evening Activities
Last year's volunteer sites included:
- Loaves and Fishes Catholic Worker House
- Hartley Nature Center
- Boys and Girls Club of Duluth
- Benedictine Living Center of Duluth
- Union Gospel Mission
Last year's evening activities included:
- Scavenger Hunt in Canal Park
- Outdoor Activities on Campus
- Small Group Dinners Hosted by Staff and Faculty of the College
- Park Point BBQ
Registration information
- Cost: $95, includes food, transportation, evening activities and a t-shirt
- Registration Deadline: July 1
- Early registration is preferred as spots are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Registration after July 1 will only be accepted if spots remain open.
Other information
- Sponsored by Volunteers Involved Through Action, which is a club of the Campus Ministry Center
- Welcomes all incoming first-year students to participate, regardless of religious perspective or worldview
- Students live in on-campus housing during CSO
- CSO Participants are expected to participate in all CSO Activities
- Former CSO participants are invited to serve as CSO Student Leaders
Contact
Phone: (218) 723-6160
Email: vita@css.edu
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Student Outdoor Adventure Retreat (SOAR)
Organized by Outdoor Pursuit!
SOAR into college at St. Scholastica. You will travel to world-class outdoor venues while learning about college life and your new home. These trips are only offered to new CSS students, and the mission is to foster relationships and assist with the transition to becoming independent college students. Outdoor experience is not required to be part of these adventures. A positive attitude and willingness to push yourself out of your comfort zone will allow our guides to lead you through these awesome experiences.
Choose Your Adventure
August 24th - September 1st Trip Offerings (Pre-Welcome Weekend Trips):
Apostle Islands: Sea Kayaking
The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is one of the most amazing sea kayaking opportunities in the United States. Enjoy the fun, challenge and tradition of a single kayak or the stability of a tandem. Explore shipwrecks, sea caves, lighthouses and four different islands. Trip Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
View SOAR Apostle Islands Sea Kayaking video
Northshore Splorin': Multi-Sport
Explore the Northshore while base camping. During the trip, your group will have the opportunity to go rock climbing, hiking, paddling, slacklining, and more! Trip Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Northshore Splorin' - Faith Based: Multi-Sport
This collaboration between Outdoor Pursuit and Campus Ministry is a multi-sport adventure as well a spiritual exploration of the connection between faith and nature. Trip Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
View SOAR Northshore Splorin' video
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: Canoeing
Explore the most famous wilderness canoe location in the WORLD! Located just a hop, skip and a jump away, learn paddling and camping skills while fishing and exploring the Canadian Shield country. Two canoe trip/difficulty options: Moderate or Moderate/Difficult
View SOAR BWCAW Canoeing video 1
View SOAR BWCAW Canoeing video 2
Pictured Rocks: Backpacking
Hike along part of the North Country National Scenic Trail. The trail hugs the shoreline of Lake Superior, providing hikers with amazing views of sandstone cliffs, sand dunes, waterfalls, lakes and forest. Trip Difficulty: Moderate
View SOAR Pictured Rocks Backpacking video
Superior Hiking Trail: Backpacking
Backpacking the Superior Hiking Trail! On this trip, you will hike along a section of the 310-mile Superior Hiking Trail. This footpath follows the ridgeline along the Northshore of Lake Superior. Trip Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
View SOAR Superior Hiking Trail Backpacking video
Devils Lake State Park: Rock Climbing
Climb to new heights and be amazed by the awesome views from the top during this rock climbing adventure. Trip Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
August 2nd – August 8th Trip Offerings (Early SOAR):
Early Apostle Islands: Sea Kayaking
Can't SOAR with us later in August? Join us for an early kayak or canoe trip at the beginning of August instead.
Early Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: Canoeing
Maybe you can't decide between 2 SOAR trips, do them both! Sign up for an early SOAR trip and another at the end of August!
Register by July 1. Early registration is encouraged.
Cost
$225 (covers meals, transportation, instruction, group equipment, meals and souvenir)
For more information on SOAR, call (218) 625-4940, email outdoorpursuit@css.edu or visit www.css.edu/soar.
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Multicultural Leadership Orientation | August 27 - September 1
Sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Do you have a passion for social justice?
Our Multicultural Leadership Orientation (MLO) provides the opportunity to strengthen leadership skills, explore and expand your understanding of numerous social justice topics and build lifelong relationships ... all while having tons of fun on campus and all around Duluth!
Cost
Free
Register by July 1. Early registration is encouraged.
For more information, contact Chris Davila at cdavila@css.edu, (218) 723-7013
"MLO changed my entire college experience. It helped open my mind to a variety of social justice issues and taught me how to be an ally and a leader. MLO kicked off my first year of college in an amazing way. I made so many new friendships and created memories that will last a lifetime."
— Kayla McClintock, '18
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New International Student Orientation | August 25 - September 1
Organized by the Office of International Programs
This orientation program is designed to assist new international students upon their arrival to the United States and in their transition to college. The agenda includes information about immigration regulations, cultural adjustment and awareness, vital services on campus and participating in fun events around Duluth.
At St. Scholastica, an international student is defined as a person who wishes to pursue an academic program or degree while on an F-1 or J-1 visa; these students are not U.S. citizens, permanent residents or refugees. Due to legally required aspects of the program, international student orientation is required for the students defined above, and is an invitation-only program.
Cost
$75 (charged to the student's account). This event is by invitation only.
For more information, contact Alison Champeaux at achampea@css.edu or (218) 723-7016
