Student Outdoor Adventure Retreat

What is SOAR?

The College of St. Scholastica is located in an amazing area. Students Outdoor Adventure Retreat trips venture into world-class, regional outdoor venues. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! S.O.A.R. is sponsored by Outdoor PURSUIT! and is guided by well-trained student guides. Discover great opportunities to bond with other incoming students and acclimate to the college scene. Immediately take advantage of the tremendous resources in and around our college campus!

Mission and Vision of SOAR:

Mission: To place students in a unique environment with their peers where they can learn how to safely and respectfully explore and grow through experiential learning. SOAR facilitates experiences and discussions to help new students explore new ideas and begin the transition to becoming independent and successful college students

Vision:  To provide opportunities for interpersonal and intrapersonal growth through guided trips in the natural environment that offer physically and emotionally safe challenges.

Incoming Students: Why do you want to be part of SOAR?

Are nervous? Excited? Maybe you're just anxious to move on to the next chapter of your life? Let Outdoor PURSUIT! and our student guides help you transition into you new home. Your week will be full of exciting opportunities and adventures. Our guides will train you and provide you with all of the necessary equipment to have a fun and safe trip. During your trip you will build relationships with others that are going through the same changes you are, as well as ask all those questions you haven't been able to ask in an emotionally and physically safe environment. So if you're ready to go on an adventure and meet some new people, look at the trip options and SIGN-UP!!! Space is limited and trips fill fast so don't wait too long.

Parents: Why do you want to send your son or daughter to be part of SOAR?

This is an opportunity to skip the hustle and bustle of move in day and enjoy the last hours before you leave your son or daughter to start their college lives. Our student guides will help with the move in process the weekend before the rest of the students move in. You can leave the college knowing that your son or daughter is about to spend the rest of the week with other students in the same situation. During this week they will explore world class outdoor venues, while building relationships, and learning about college life from student guides who have been in your son or daughters shoes.

Choose your adventure:

IMPORTANT SOAR DATES: Move in: Friday August 23rd and Saturday August 24th (Morning)  Training/trips start on Saturday August 24th (Afternoon) All trips return the afternoon of Thursday August 29th Large group dinner at 6pm on August 29th
MID-SUMMER SOAR DATES: Arrival: Friday July 13th Training/Trips: Saturday July 14th Trip returns: Friday July 19th	MID AUGUST/ATHLETE SOAR DATES: Move in: Thursday August 8th Training/Trips: Friday August 9th Trip returns: Wednesday August 14th
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