The Big Little University Rising
Get ready for the spring months with a 30-minute animal tracking workshop and a mystery movie night! The movie starts on Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the SOAR Center at VCC. The first three students to guess the movie correctly win free popcorn. Check SOAR's social media for clues!
Explore the woods, play in the creek, and step back in time. Spend the night in a rustic cabin located in Shenandoah National Park. The trip begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 1 and ends by 1 p.m. Sunday, March 2. The $15 fee includes staying in the cabin, camping gear, three meals, and […]
Do you want or need to become first aid or CPR certified? Do you need a recertification? Sign up for the American Red Cross Adult/Child 1st Aid, CPR, AED course taught in the Brandt Student Center, Borden Student Associations Center (room 123, aka B-SAC) in a hybrid format. Part of the class is to be […]
Enjoy a 6-mile bike ride around Winchester on March 22. Meet at the Vaden Campus Commons parking lot at 10 a.m. for a guided bike ride on Winchester's Green Circle Trail. Bring money for a quick stop at one of the local coffee shops. The fee ($5) includes bike/helmet rental. Reserve your ticket on SOAR's […]
Learn the basics of mountain biking on March 23! Once you’re comfortable with the basics, venture out on some wooded trails to explore. The trip leaves at 8:30 a.m., and the fee ($10) includes transportation and bike and helmet rental. Bring some money for a bagel and coffee stop after the ride.
Visit a beautiful waterfall in the early spring by hiking along the Billy Goat Trail. Leave campus at 1 p.m. on March 23, and bring food to enjoy along the hike. Cost ($10) includes transportation and National Park fee. Reserve your ticket on SOAR's shopsite!
Learn the basics of fishing along the Shenandoah River on March 28 at 4:30 p.m. See if you can catch your supper – if not, there will be a barbecue at the Shenandoah River Campus at Cool Spring Battlefield. Meals and transportation included in the $10 cost. Reserve your ticket on SOAR's shopsite!
Enjoy the spring flowers on a one-hour trail ride on April 5. No prior experience is necessary. Transportation (leaving at 10 a.m.) and horseback ride are covered by the $15 cost. Reserve your ticket on SOAR's shopsite!
Reach new heights at this outdoor climbing trip at Elizabeth’s Furnace Recreation Area! Leave at 10 a.m. on April 5. Climbing gear, guide, and training included in the $10 cost. Reserve your ticket on SOAR's shopsite!