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The Venture program began in the fall of

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1971. A steering committee appointed
by the Chancellor chose to send a pilot
group from UNC Charlotte through the 9201 University City Blvd.
North Carolina Outward Bound School.
225 Cone University Center
Fifteen UNC Charlotte students,
faculty, and staff participated in a two-
week wilderness experience, traveling
into the Linville Gorge area and the
Great Smokies. They learned skills in
backpacking, rock climbing, map and
compass reading, bushwhacking, first
aid, and leadership. The pilot program
was a success and the Office of Student
Affairs developed the Venture program
independent of Outward Bound.

Since that time, Venture has continued

to grow and expand into a unique Our mission is to provide
experiential learning program.
leadership opportunities
for:
Students
704-687-0697 Faculty
Staff
www.venture.uncc.edu/ Community of
contact Charlotte
Office Hours
M-F 8AM-5PM
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Trips Adventure Pre-Trip Meeting

Prices: Students/Fac & Staff/Comm of Charlotte

Winter Day Hike Sun Feb 4th $25/45/55 N/A

Caving Day Trip: Sat Feb 10th $40/55/70 2/7, 5-6:30 PM

Tawneys Cave

Rock Climbing Trip: Sun Feb 18th $40/50/65 N/A

Rocky Face

Caving Day Trip: Sun Feb 25th $45/55/75 2/21 5-6:30 PM

Worleys Cave