Orientation Adventure allows students to meet new people, build skills, and transition to Pomona while exploring the diverse wilderness, cultural, and entertainment options in and around Los Angeles, California. The OA form will be released early in summer 2024.
All OA trips are described under the following categories:
Campus-Based
以校园为基础的OA旅行将以校园为大本营，并于周一至周三前往不同的校外地点. Participants will be sleeping in their residence halls, having meals on campus and the opportunity to dine out, including access to all campus amenities such as showers, toilets, wi-fi, electricity, etc. On-campus OA groups will also have new nightly activities. 所有校园OA旅行都有机会闲逛、玩游戏和在游泳池游泳.
Off-Campus
Off-campus based OA trips will be entirely off campus. Departing from campus on Monday and returning on Wednesday. 这些旅行包括各种户外活动和地点, such as state beaches and national forests, all within two hours from campus. Off campus trips will either be sleeping indoors or in tents. Access to amenities such as electricity, wi-fi, showers, etc. will be very limited or non-existent.
每个描述将包括一个说明，以帮助您进一步选择最适合您的OA.
- Whether activities are indoors, outdoors or a mixture.
- Activity Level: 1-5
- 1 = Mostly resting, short distances of travel required
- 3 = Active, 50-60% of day with intermittent periods of rest
- 5 = Active and very strenuous
- 水上活动(如划船、游泳、冲浪等.): if water activities are indicated, 参加者最好具备基本的游泳技巧. 在大多数情况下，救生员将在场，如果没有采取预防措施. All campus-based trips will have water activities on Wednesday. Please note water activities are always optional.
2024 Campus-Based Orientation Adventure Trip Descriptions
Community Partnerships and Service
介绍皇冠体育学院的德雷珀社区合作中心以及它如何建立社区, both on and off campus. Some of our neighboring communities face difficult challenges, such as underfunded schools, homelessness, food insecurity, and environmental justice. 德雷珀中心与当地非营利组织合作，帮助满足这些和其他需求. Join us as we learn from local residents, participate in hands-on projects and activities, 参观网站，看看我们社区合作伙伴的内部运作.
- Mostly Indoors
- Activity Level: 1
- Water Activities
Baldy to Beach
准备好去探索皇冠体育学院后院的美景吧. 从秃头山的小径到美丽的阳光明媚的南加州海滩. 探索你新家周围所有的美丽和冒险. Each day will include a trip to a nearby outdoor destination.
- Mostly Outdoors
- Activity Level: 3
- Water Activities
Farm & Fish
了解皇冠体育学院农场和南加州的当地食品系统. 皇冠体育学院的校园农场占地2英亩，里面养着鸡, a diverse fruit orchard and student-built biodome. 找机会弄脏你的手，并在此过程中学习一些园艺技能. On Tuesday you will also get the chance to travel off campus, visit the Aquarium of the Pacific, and spend a half-day sea fishing in the Pacific Ocean.
- Mostly Outdoors
- Activity Level: 3
- No Water Activities
KSPC
Explore the wide world of Southern California media. 如果你对播客、广播或媒体制作感兴趣，这是你的OA. 通过您的OA经验，您将遇到业内的专业人士，并亲身体验录音, interviewing and audio editing. Visit local radio and broadcasting professionals in SoCal. 参加学院自己的广播电台KSPC 88的音频研讨会.7FM. Catch KSPC’s online streams at kspc.org.
- Mostly Indoors
- Activity Level: 1
- Water Activities
L.A. Food and Pomona Dining
Explore Los Angeles and the food that makes L.A. great in this food-based immersion. We will dive into food trends that are evolving in the world, the ingredients that make it happen, and exciting dining opportunities of Los Angeles. 您将有机会了解独特的开创性农业流程. Sign-up to experience new and exciting food opportunities!
- Indoors & Outdoors
- Activity Level: 2
- Water Activities
Local Theater Scene
Join us to experience the SoCal theatre scene. At this OA, you will experience behind the scenes, 有机会登上舞台，享受你在观众中的座位吗. Participate in a workshop with a local improv troupe, attend a live performance in LA, 当我们向你介绍当地的戏剧场景时，还会有更多.
- Mostly Outdoors
- Activity Level: 2
- Water Activities
Museums
探索有助于定义洛杉矶文化身份的机构. This arts-based immersion will take participants into museums, galleries, and experimental sites throughout the city. 当你漫步在艺术大厅和画廊时，与其他艺术爱好者和文化评论家联系，给洛杉矶地区带来更大的氛围.
- Mostly Indoors
- Activity Level: 1
- Water Activities
Quintessential L.A.
Get ready to explore your new neighborhood: - Los Angeles. Check out all things L.A. 包括参观传奇景点，如格里菲斯天文台，市中心L.A., and soaking up the sun at the beach. A true Californian experience.
- Indoors & Outdoors
- Activity Level: 2
- Water Activities
2024 Off-Campus Orientation Adventure Trip
Pali Retreat Camp
在圣贝纳迪诺国家森林美丽的群山中发现的, Pali Retreat will be a cabin getaway. 巴利撤退到美丽的观点，一个挑战课程，射箭，游泳，射箭标签，艺术 & crafts, night hikes and campfires. 住在巴利度假村意味着舒适的双层床，在餐厅用餐和室内管道. A great outdoor getaway without having to sleep on the ground.
- Mostly Outdoors
- Activity Level: 2-3
- Water Activities
以下选项组将利用当地的露营地作为他们的大本营. 在帐篷里睡觉，在炉子上做饭，享受白天的一些活动. 不能保证供电、手机覆盖、Wi-Fi和淋浴. It will be a great time to unwind and unplug.
Rock Climbing
在SoCal中通过绳索和抱石路线进行OA攀岩体验. 南加州不仅仅只有阳光明媚的海滩和好莱坞明星. Join us in some sweet climbing at some classic crags. 你将花三天时间在距离校园很近的地方攀岩和徒步旅行.
- Outdoors
- Activity Level: 4-5
- No Water Activities
Dogwood Campground
Located in the San Bernardino National Forest, just 50 miles from campus, 山茱萸露营地是了解我们附近山脉的最佳地点. 从格雷戈里湖停留几分钟，周围环绕着郁郁葱葱的山茱萸树, participants will get to explore the namesake Dogwood Trail, see wildlife and beat the heat by cooling off in the lake.
- Outdoors
- Activity Level: 2-3
- Water Activities
Malibu Creek State Park
马里布溪州立公园位于太平洋海岸高速公路旁，占地8000英亩，风景优美. You can find canyon vistas, rolling hills, streamside.
- Outdoors
- Activity Level: 2-3
- Water Activities
San Onofre State Beach
圣奥诺弗雷海滩是加州最受欢迎的海滩，也是加州游客最多的五大州立公园之一，距离校园不到100英里. 这个OA之旅适合那些已经热爱海洋的人，或者那些准备探索南加州如此特别的地方之一的人. You will be able to spend time on the beach, 探索附近的砂岩悬崖，并可能参加世界级的冲浪. Wildlife has even been known to hang out near the shoreline!
- Outdoors
- Activity Level: 3-4
- Water Activities
Serrano Campground
塞拉诺露营地是一个美丽的地方，可以在圣贝纳迪诺国家森林中欣赏美丽的大熊湖北侧. The lake is surrounded by pine forest, 有很多徒步旅行的选择，这是一个完美的选择，以避免夏天的阳光. 湖中有游泳船、划桨船和皮划艇，可以沿着海岸线游弋.
- Outdoors
- Activity Level: 2-3
- Water Activities
Point Mugu/ Channel Islands
穆古角州立公园可以欣赏到太平洋的美景，还有很多远足和游泳的机会. 乘坐渡轮前往海峡岛国家公园，享受众多的徒步小径, opportunities for wildlife viewing, and swimming at the beach.
- Outdoors
- Activity Level: 2-3
- Water Activities
Backpacking Adventure
在美丽的南加州山脉中度过你的OA体验. 在OA期间，你将和其他背包客一起携带所有你需要的装备. 这是一次中等程度的背包旅行，将提供各种各样的身体挑战，以及遥远荒野的美丽景色. 在这次旅行中，您将无法使用淋浴、洗手间或Wi-Fi.
- Outdoors
- Activity Level: 5
- No Water Activities