Thursday April 25, 2024
OA Needs for the Future
Wish List
Outdoor Action has identified a number of additional areas which we would like to secure funding for:
- A new Equipment Facility to allow space for increased equipment storage and classroom space.
- Participant scholarships to allow us to offer joint student alumni educational programs.
- Paddling Center on Lake Carnegie to allow us to develop canoeing and kayaking programs.
- A new Climbing Wall for the continuation of our rock climbing program.
- Endowment to provide leader training to all students at minimal or no cost.
Table of Needs
In order to maintain and expand OA's vibrant program on campus, we need to secure funding for the following areas of the program. If you are interested in more information, please contact the Program Director, Rick Curtis '79, at 609-258-3552.
| Activities | Category | Annual Funds | Endowment to Support |
| Facilitators Workshop | Training | $1,000 | $22,222 |
| Leadership & Facilitators Workshop | Training | $1,000 | $22,222 |
| Training Expenses | Training | $1,000 | $22,222 |
| Low Ropes Training | Training | $1,000 | $22,222 |
| Urban Youth Training | Training | $1,000 | $22,222 |
| River Rescue Training | Training | $1,500 | $33,333 |
| Cliff Rescue Training | Training | $2,000 | $44,444 |
| First Aid Refresher Training | Training | $2,000 | $50,000 |
| CPR Training | Training | $3,500 | $77,778 |
| Advanced Leader Skills Training | Training | $3,500 | $77,778 |
| Environmental Programs | Programs | $4,500 | $100,000 |
| Leader Training Trip | Training | $4,500 | $100,000 |
| Wilderness First Responder Training | Training | $4,500 | $100,000 |
| Equipment Replacement | Equipment | $5,000 | $111,111 |
| HEART Wilderness First Aid Training | Training | $9,000 | $200,000 |
| Community Service Programs | Programs | $10,000 | $225,000 |
| General Endowment | General | $11,250 | $250,000 |
| General Scholarships | Scholarship | $11,250 | $250,000 |
| Equipment Replacement | Equipment | $11,250 | $250,000 |
| Leadership Training (partial) | Training | $11,250 | $250,000 |
| Frosh Trip Scholarships | Scholarship | $15,000 | $333,333 |
| Internship Position | Staffing | $22,500 | $500,000 |
| General Endowment | General | $22,500 | $500,000 |
| Leadership Training (complete) | Training | $25,000 | $555,556 |
| 50% Program Director Position | Staff | $32,000 | $711,111 |
| Program Director Position | Staff | $65,000 | $1,444,444 |