College is better when you start with friends. On Venture Bound, you’ll spend five days backpacking, learning, and laughing with other incoming students and student leaders who can’t wait to welcome you.

As an adventure education program, you can expect to face challenges and experience joy in equal measure. Through conversations and guided reflection, you and your peers will find the connection between what you experience in the wilderness and what you experience at home or on campus. 

Monday, Aug. 10 through Friday, Aug. 14, 2026

$300, includes:

• Instruction and guidance from trained leaders.
• Equipment, including that for backpacking, camping, cooking, water filtration, and canoeing.
• Meals and snacks - Starting with lunch on Monday and ending with lunch on Friday.
• Technical clothing, including waterproof jackets and pants and fleece/ warm layers.
• Transportation to and from program area.

Learn more and register at:

https://venture.charlotte.edu/venture-bound/venture-bound-about