Over 800 students have applied for this year's program



Saturday November 07, 2009  

Information for Parents

Information Letter for Parents - 2009

Religious Services - 2009

 

FT Group

The Outdoor Action Program is excited to welcome the Class of 2014 to our 37th Annual Frosh Trip Program. Since its inception in 1974 over 15,500 Princeton students have participated in the program. Outdoor Action is one of the very best ways for incoming students to make new friends, learn about campus life and the University and start off their college experience feeling supported. As one of the oldest, and the largest outdoor orientation program in the U.S. (based on participant days), Princeton is proud to be able to offer this special program for incoming students. We will provide additional information for parents through this Web page later in the summer.

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Frosh Trip 2014 Applications

Dates for Frosh Trip 2010 for the Princeton Class of 2014

Application materials will be mailed out to all incoming students in early June. All the materials will also be available online.

  • Late May 2010 - Information and application materials for the Frosh Trip mailed to all incoming sudents.
  • Around June 1 , 2010 - Applications available online through the Outdoor Action Web Site.The trip is filled on a first-come, first-served basis based on postmark or Web application date.
  • Mid-July 2010 - Acceptance information letter and equipment list mailed to all accepted participants.
  • Saturday, September 4, 2010 - Arrive at Princeton - students can move into their dorm rooms. The Housing Office will be from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM for students to get their room keys.
  • Sunday,September 5, 2010 - Frosh Trip Departs
  • Friday, September 10, 2010 - 4:00 - 8:00 PM - Frosh Trip Returns
  • Friday, September 10, 2010 - 10:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Frosh Trip Post-trip Dance Party
  • Saturday, September 11, 2010 - Orientation Week Begins

Financial Aid Support for Frosh Trip

Princeton University is committed to ensuring that all students can participate in the Outdoor Action Frosh Trip and has a significant financial aid program in place for this purpose. Students receiving need-based financial aid from Princeton will have the full cost of the trip covered completely by the University

Outdoor Action Frosh Trip Health Information

A first year student talks about her Frosh Trip Experience

I was extremely scared about beginning college and the OA trip really helped to allay most of my fears. I got to become really close with a group of 10 people, all of whom I’ve remained friendly with on campus. In the wilderness atmosphere you get the chance to learn so much about these people who all seemed so strange and different. I learned that all ten of us had the same fears and insecurities about starting college; making new friends, handling schoolwork, becoming small fish in an incredibly large pond. The OA trip really taught me that first impressions mean absolutely nothing, that I should place more faith in my physical abilities (I never thought I could survive a backpacking trip), and interpersonal abilities (I usually consider myself shy and reserved, but my group members didn’t see me that way at all), and that no matter how alone I may feel sometimes, everyone is really feeling just as scared and unsure of themselves as I am.

One of the most valuable aspects of the trip for me was the nightly debriefings. These really gave our group a chance to reflect on the challenges and triumphs of the day and observe how our relationships with each other and with ourselves were changing. Our final night debriefing on the trail, during which we all went around saying things we liked/admired about each other, was especially valuable. So much of your self-view depends on how you think others view you, and hearing positive feedback from the people you’ve opened up and exposed your vulnerabilities to was just so incredible.

The most incredible part of my trip though, had to have been my fearless leaders, Andrew and Erin. I have so much respect for them and for the way they handled themselves throughout the trip. I really feel like we all became good friends with them, we joked around on the trail and genuinely had a good time. But both knew when and how to appropriately assume the role of leaders. They carried far more than their share of weight on the trail, responded to our complaints, motivated us, made sure we ate and drank enough, mediated small disputes that arose....What really amazed me about these two was how they fit perfectly into the dual roles of friend and leader, and could transition effortlessly between the two without compromising either. Erin and Andrew were also invaluable resources for everything we wanted to know about Princeton. They tirelessly fielded all our questions answering honestly and helpfully.

In conclusion, I want to reiterate what an absolutely incredible experience OA was for me. I am so glad I decided to participate in the program. The trip exceeded my highest expectations in every way. Thank you for facilitating such a wonderful program here at Princeton.