What We Do

Here at the Outdoor Program we offer a wide variety of trips and activities that are open (and FREE) to anyone in the Sweet Briar community!

  • Off Campus Trips- Hiking, Backpacking, Camping, Outdoor and Indoor Rock Climbing, Canoeing, Skiing/Snowboarding

  • On Campus Trips- Sunrise Hikes, Campouts, Bird Watching, Rock Climbing, Backpacking, Stargazing, Adventures On Campus Weekends
  • Clinics- Fire Building, Canoeing, Backcountry Basics, Belaying and Climbing Movement
  • Special Events- Yearly Expedition, Rock-In, Trail Clean Up, Outdoor Movie Nights
  • Catered Programing- We will work with you and your group to create, schedule, and run a trip for your specific goals.
  • Climbing Team- We sponsor a competitive climbing team that practices and trains together once a week at our local indoor climbing gym.

Three students enjoying the snow on a backpacking trip. Three students enjoying the snow on a backpacking trip. A student posing at the top of a rock climb. A student posing at the top of a rock climb. Four students standing on top of the SBC dam. Four students standing on top of the SBC dam. A student climbing a boulder while two others spot her. A student climbing a boulder while two others spot her.