The information on this page is for the completed W.O.A.! 2011 trips. Information for W.O.A.! 2012 will be posted in Spring 2012 for the trips that will take place August 25-29, 2012. Keep your eyes peeled for details. For more information call the Dean of Students office at (909) 621-8114.
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| General Information | Application Documents |
| What is W.O.A.!? | Fact Sheet |
| Why Should I Go? | Application |
| Who Can Participate? | |
| Arriving at CMC | |
| What Should I Bring? | |
| Student and Faculty Leaders | |
| Trip Offerings 2011 |
What is W.O.A.!? W.O.A.! trips are pre-orientation adventure trips designed to help students make connections and learn life skills before entering college at CMC. Our many trip offerings allow students a variety of opportunities and activities so there is something for everyone! Each group consists of 15-25 new students and three trip leaders who are currently enrolled at CMC. A faculty or staff member may also be on your trip.
W.O.A.! Trips are designed to promote:
- A supportive relationship with peers
- A mentoring relationship with trip leaders
- A sense of community and belonging
- Readiness for college life
- Personal Growth
- Leadership skills
- A connection to the natural world
- Responsibility for self and others
- Decision making skills
- Challenge and Discovery
- Self-awareness and self-confidence
- An awesome introduction to CMC!
We highly encourage all incoming students (freshmen and transfers) to participate in one of several exciting programs. However, there are a limited number of spaces on each trip so they are filled in the order your applications are received. Remember to submit your check and application soon after your receive the application in the mail so you can ensure a spot on your first choice trip. Applications will be accepted until July 15th.
It is imperative that students who plan on playing a fall sport contact their coach in order to determine whether or not they are able to participate in W.O.A.! Student athletes who will be participating in football, men's soccer, and cross country are unable to participate because team practices have already started during this time. International students who would like to participate in W.O.A.! need to see the International Student Orientation Schedule.
Students participating in W.O.A.! must arrive at CMC between noon and 5pm. Student leaders will greet participants at the Ontario Airport baggage claim and shuttle them back to campus. Students who are unable to arrive at the Ontario Airport must locate their own transportation to CMC. Students will spend Saturday night on campus with their W.O.A.! groups and leave for their trips Sunday morning.
Belongings not being taken on their trips can be placed in their fall room, but will be unavailable after drop off until their return on Wednesday evening. Please pack all items for W.O.A.! separately from other luggage which is to be left in the room. If your family plans to participate in On-Campus Orientation, they can join you to move into your room on Wednesday evening upon your return to campus. Most trips will be back by 4pm (traffic permitting). More detailed information on return times for individual trips will be included in a mailer later this summer.
Students will most likely be bringing to college the items needed for their trip. More specific items such as sleeping bags and backpacks are available for a small rental fee if you do not have one that you can bring with you. Once accepted, you will receive a packet detailing your trip and the items you will need to bring.
Trips comprise of 3 leaders per 15-20 participants. Each trip has at least one male and one female student leader who represent a variety of class years. Student leaders participate in mandatory training prior to the trips, including a course in basic wilderness first aid, in order to ensure safe and well-run trips. Some trips may also include a faculty member depending on interest.
Trip Offerings 2011 (click for more information, these are last year's trips)
- Channel Islands Sea Kayaking
- Colorado River Canoeing (2 trips)
- Santa Barbara Surfing
- Big Sur Backpacking
- Sequoia/King's Canyon Backpacking
- Sequoia/King's Canyon Camping
- Yosemite Backpacking
- Grand Canyon Camping
- Mammoth Lakes Camping
- San Onofre Surfing
