You may laugh, cry, learn about yourself, and accomplish things that you thought impossible. Each of the Awakening experiences has its own special twist, and you will need to choose which one is right for you. Both programs are designed to help you make the transition to college life and to help you make the most of your first year at Hartwick. Awakening at Pine Lake accepts 60 students. You will spend most of your time in a small group with nine other students, yet will have time to socialize with other groups and other leaders.
Accommodations are small cabins or large tents with meals shared altogether at the main lodge.
Your activities will center around a Project Adventure sequence including initiatives, low ropes course, and high ropes course. A day trip involving hiking, caving, orienteering, or canoeing will be included. Each day's activities will be designed to be fun and exciting and designed to bring to light who you are as a person and how your group is working together. As the days go by, the challenges increase. Most will choose to give it a try realizing that challenge in life is an opportunity for success.