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COE 50th Anniversary Reunion Activities

Activities Sampler

 

What to Get Excited About

You’ll have access to a fully packed 4-Day schedule. Here are a few highlights to look forward to:

Thursday Highlights

  • Outdoor Service Opportunities with our Friends in the Cornell Botanic Gardens

  • Curated Storytelling Around the Campfire at Hoffman Challenge Course

Friday Not-to-be-Missed Events

  • Birding with a Famous Local Expert 

  • Paddling on the Lake (Which lake? You’ll have to join to find out!)
  • Day Hike to Lunch and Hard Cider
  • Dinner Party: Connecting Across the Years

Saturday FOMO Traps

  • Guided Mountain Biking and Tree Climbing

  • Stadium Rappelling
  • Gorge Hiking and Swimming 
  • “Eat Dessert First!” - Celebration of 50 Years of Achievements - and Prepping for the Next Powerful 50!

(Actual schedule may differ)

Your reunion HQ will be the Hoffman Challenge Course. Most activities and adventures will start and/or end at the HCC Reunion Basecamp. Among all the food, friends, and casual social opportunities, there will be adventure and activities all weekend. Remember these COE classics?

  • Open climbing

  • Teambuilding activities
  • Low ropes elements
  • Trail runs, gorge hikes and nature walks
  • Outdoor cooking, storytelling, and slacklining
  • Good times with outdoor-loving friends old and new

Reserving Spots on Activities

All activities are included in the Reunion Registration price. Some activities will have enrollment caps (e.g. Mountain Biking, Hiking and Hard Cider, etc.) Activity enrollment will open in May… be sure to keep your eye on your email. Choose your activities quickly to be sure of a spot.
 

Kids and Teens Activities
 

The COE 50th Anniversary Reunion is a family-friendly event and we welcome partners and children to participate. Everyone in attendance must be registered, including children. Many activities are open to children of all ages, but some have minimum age limits. Please check the registration page when signing-up for events. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the weekend.