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Experiential Education
The Office of Experiential Education consists of full-time professionals and 25 student facilitators who design backcountry and leadership programs for the campus community. Experiential Education also honors outside contracts and provides additional leadership training and support to other colleges, universities, and a variety of agencies.
Experiential Education offers an array of opportunities, including:
• GRAB (Gettysburg Recreational Adventure Board): Student facilitators receive 400 hours of training and field experience annually to lead climbing, sea kayaking, backpacking, and challenge course programs for the campus community, alumni, and parents.
• GRAB Trips and Expeditions:
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Challenge Course Programs: Challenge course programs are available to the campus community, school groups, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and corporate groups.
The Den: Indoor climbing facility, including a 35-foot climbing tower and a bouldering wall.
Wilderness First Responder Certification and Recertification
Programs range from local day
experiences to multi-week international
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Equipment Rentals orientation program for incoming Eddie Plank Gym
• Ascent: Gettysburg College’s pre-
students that combines elements of Phone: (717) 337-6319
service, leadership, and wilderness education.