William Hayes, Associate Chaplain
Location
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, room 217
P 740-368-3085
E wfhayes@owu.edu
E wfhayes@owu.edu
Spring Break Wilderness Trek
Every year the Wilderness Ministry takes students on week-long outdoor adventures over spring break. We've gone to places like the mountains of North Carolina or New Hampshire, the deserts and rocks of Utah or southern California, the coastal islands of Florida and Georgia, and all the way to the volcanoes of Ecuador. The experiences are designed to challenge students physically, mentally, and spiritually and help them grow in their relationships with themselves, with others, with the natural world, and with God. Choose your own spring break adventure!
Click here for an application (due Oct 28).
Spring Break Wilderness Trek 2027
Island Living: Backpacking on Cumberland Island, Georgia
We will spend the week exploring one of the largest and best preserved barrier islands on the east coast. Cumberland Island is only accessible by ferry and is home to maritime forests, civil war era ruins, and miles of undeveloped beaches. We'll explore marshes and estuaries, learn backpacking and camping skills, and spot wildlife like feral horses, armadillos, and some of 335 bird species. During our week together we will explore the themes of identity, community, and spirituality. The trip will be physically, spiritually, and mentally challenging. No backpacking experience required.
Cost: $250
Arches and Canyons: Hiking and Camping in Eastern Utah
We will spend the week hiking and exploring Arches and Canyonlands National Parks in Utah. We'll learn camping skills and how to thrive in the high desert environment. The middle of the week will include an overnight backpacking trip into the Needles District of Canyonlands. We'll also learn about the cultural and environmental history of the area. As we encounter these extreme landscapes we will dig deeper into our relationship with God, Self, others, and creation. The trip will be physically, spiritually, and mentally challenging. No experience necessary.
Cost: $400 (includes airfare)
