On clear days from FPU you can see a swath of the Sierra Nevada—from the Clark Range of Yosemite National Park in the North to the Kaweah Range of Sequoia National Park in the South, the views are unparalleled. This is the FPU荒野 classroom.
Through FPU荒野 programs, you'll learn and play on mountaintops, 海岸, along the San Joaquin River and in the deserts of California. In this extension of the traditional classroom you’ll get an opportunity to study in an unconventional way, integrating wilderness experiences with rigorous academics.
"The mountains are calling, and [we] must go."
约翰·缪尔
内特·范·戴克
I love the outdoors and I also love studying philosophy. The combination of both was something that I just could not pass up. I love FPU荒野 so much that I want to keep doing it for as long as I can.
FPU荒野 seeks to transform students by creating wilderness-based communities of learning marked by exposure to the beauty and power of nature, open access for all, holistic reflection, growth in character and commitment to the ethical responsibilities of creational stewardship.
The hallmark of FPU荒野 is a month-long immersion. 学生 spend three days on an introductory backpacking trip, followed by a 10-day base camp exploring philosophical and theological ideas around environmentalism. After base camp, students embark on a second, 10-day backpacking trek in the Sierra Nevada. The month is capped with a brief return to base camp for a celebration of the learning, experiences and friendships forged. 学生 complete 6-7 units of their general education requirements. Courses may vary from year to year. Please contact the program director Nathan Carson 内森.carson@firmasamsun.com 559-453-2370 for a current list.
野外出游 are a low-cost option for you to explore outside. Designed to create opportunities for both the novice and experienced, trip offerings range from half-day moderate hiking trips to overnight backpacking trips to beach camping trips.
Embark on a short (four-day, three-night) trip offered before New Student Orientation. 传入的学生, faculty and peer mentors spend time outdoors together to forge community, build relationships and prepare for the year ahead. The 荒野桥 program is designed to challenge you to step outside of your comfort zone, while also creating safe space to ask questions and learn more about the college experience.
Many students return from the 塞拉夏天 or 野外出游 to discover that they have fallen in love with the outdoors and have a growing desire to gain more experience and develop more skills. 在回应, the Student Guide program allows students to participate in skills training courses, special guide training trips and, for those meeting specific qualifications, provides the opportunity to help lead Wilderness Getaway trips.
