TREK is an outdoor experience offered to Trevecca freshmen. It is a substitute for the standard orientation class that all Trevecca freshmen are required to take (“LINK” or INT 1100). TREK, however, includes a weekend backpacking trip and a curriculum that is geared toward adventure-based learning.
This trip gives students an opportunity for hands-on application of the curriculum taught in class as they work as a team to hike through the wilderness, set up camp, prepare food, and explore the great outdoors. It's also a chance to disconnect, reflect, and grow with peers and mentors in a community.
In a small group led by a Mentor (Professor) and Peer Mentors, TREK groups will spend one weekend of the fall semester, in late September or October, backpacking together in Savage Gulf State Park. Participants can expect to hike 9-12 miles, carry a 20-30lb backpack, cook meals over fires, and spend two nights sleeping in tents and sleeping bags.
All of the gear, food, and transportation needed for the trip will be provided by Trevecca via a $75 addition to the standard course fee of the LINK class. Keep in mind that the backpacking trip is a part of the curriculum for TREK; attendance on the trip is a part of a student's grade and is a requirement for everyone enrolled in TREK.
Sign up using the form above. By filling out the form, a student reserves one of the limited spots in a TREK class. The date of the trip will be confirmed by Encounter in June and included in the course syllabus. After all positions for TREK have been filled, students who apply will be added to a waiting list and will be notified if a spot opens up.
Check out the video below for a snapshot of the backpacking experience!
