Membership
JOINING PENN OUTDOORS
Who's eligible for membership?
Thinking about joining Penn Outdoors? Here's a quick membership FAQ.
Important: Membership in the club is open only to Penn Undergraduates. However, we encourage
all members of the penn community to sign up for our trips. Sign up for our mailing list and we'll keep you updated about all of our
great trips! Contact us for more information.
How do I join?
To join the club, complete our online signup form with dues (credit cards accepted). The process takes
is totally online and takes 5-10 minutes to complete. To keep your membership active, we ask that you come to at least one general body
meeting or participate in at least one event every six weeks. Feel free to contact us for more information.
Penn Outdoors also has leadership opportunities in trip planning/leading, promotion, administrative and finance.
How much does it cost?
Membership rates for the 2007-08 academic year are $15 per semester and $25 for the entire year.
Why should I join?
- Priority access to all Penn Outdoors trips and events
- Discounts at local outdoor equipment providers and climbing gyms
- Reduced registration fees for certain events
- Access to an extensive library of outdoor gear including tents, stoves, climbing ropes, packs and sleeping bags
- Participation in a community that respects the outdoors
- Lots of other great stuff
How can I participate once I'm a member?
There are lots of ways to get involved with the club, no matter how busy your schedule.
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The best way to start is to sign up for the LISTSERV using the form above and to the left. We try to limit the LISTSERV
to no more than 3-5 messages per week to avoid filling up your inbox.
- If you have trouble getting away on the weekend, you can check out our on-campus events including
general body meetings (with free food usually), film screenings, fundraisers or socials (check homepage or
LISTSERV for info).
- Penn Outdoors runs trips almost every weekend. Give yourself a break
for a day and signup for one. If you'd rather run your own trips or head out with friends, use our blog and gear library to get the info and equipment you need to enjoy yourself safely in the area.
If you have prior experience with the outdoors, you might want to consider applying to be a trip leader.
This involves a one-time commitment to organize (and attend!) a trip. Contact us
for more info.- Finally, for the most die-hard outdoor freaks (or those who really want leadership experience), we can
always use help on the Executive Board, which manages all the day-to-day activities of the club. Check out
the leadership section for more info.
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Still not sure?
Feel free to
contact us or stop by a meeting when you get a chance.