On Sunday, students will be participating in a student-only activity, please rank your preferences below. Please note, these trips are subject to change. 

Compass Harbor walk: Join COA students on a trek along the Compass Harbor trail. This relatively flat walk has beautiful views of Bar Harbor’s breakwater as well as a secluded rocky cove. We may also wander along the Shore Path and through downtown Bar Harbor before heading back to campus. Approximately four miles of walking, round trip. 

Sand Beach/Great Head hike: Play frisbee on the beach or take a hike along the Great Head trail to get a better view of the rocky shores and waters of Acadia National Park and the island. Great Head trail is a moderately difficult 1.9 mile hike and requires hikers to be comfortable with a small bit of scrambling. 

Canoe Northeast Creek: Paddle the Northeast Creek estuary with experienced outdoor leaders as your guides. COA will provide the canoes, paddles, and life jackets. Please bring shoes for walking in the cranberry bog. (You may get a bit wet!) We will teach you the basics of canoeing if you are a beginner.

Art workshop:  Join a faculty member and current student in a hands-on art workshop to give you a glimpse into art at COA. Previous workshops have included field sketching and printmaking. Details to come, this workshop will be held on-campus.