Yale Freshman Outdoor Orientation Trips www.twitter.com/YaleFOOT FOOT is for everyone! The primary goal of FOOT is to help ease the transition into life at Yale.
Founded over 25 years ago, FOOT offers a unique wilderness experience to about 500 Yale freshmen each year! In late August, trained upperclassmen lead four- to six-day pre-orientation backpacking trips in eight scenic locations throughout the Northeast. The trips are designed for all levels of experience—both novices and skilled mountaineers will find the trips rewarding. About one-third of the fr
02/18/2021
Our application is open until THIS friday at 11:59pm et! Anyone is encouraged to apply regardless of backpacking or FOOT experience & regardless of having outdoors equipment. We're looking for compassionate, community-centered individuals who are excited about welcoming first-years to campus and engaging with the outdoors! Apply here: https://foot.yalecollege.yale.edu/apply-be-foot-leader !
02/13/2021
If you're still interested in applying to be a FOOT leader, but weren't able to make it to our interest meeting, check out the recording! Apps are due at 11:59pm ET on February, 19th.
Foot 2021 New Leader Information Meeting This information meeting was on February 11, 2021. Applications are due on February 19, 2021 at 11:59pm.
01/31/2020
Applications to become a FOOT leader are due at 11:59pm today!
You don’t need to have done FOOT as a first-year and you don’t need to have any outdoor experience to apply.
Please questions to [email protected].
Apply to be a FOOT Leader | FOOT FOOT leaders play a crucial role in the success of the program. During the August trips, leaders are responsible for not only the safety of the FOOT group, but also for fostering an enjoyable, stimulating group environment. FOOT leaders must possess sensitivity, compassion, enthusiasm, and the abili...
06/29/2019
Hey Class of 2023!
It's not too late to sign up for the best pre-orientation program! Our sign-up date has been extended to July 15th!! Even if you have no outdoors experience, there is a FOOT trip for you! Sign up today: https://foot.yalecollege.yale.edu/
06/08/2019
Hey Class of 2023! Sign up for FOOT today! Register before July 1st to secure your spot!(: See our website for more info: https://foot.yalecollege.yale.edu/
06/19/2018
Attention Yale Class of 2022: you have just over two weeks left to sign up for FOOT!! Registration ends July 1st.
Sign up here: https://orgsync.com/login/yale-university?redirect_to=%2F169530%2Fforms%2F311769
Feel free to check out the Yale FOOT website (https://foot.yalecollege.yale.edu/) or email us at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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08/20/2017
After an early morning oomgala, FOOT 2017 sent about 300 Yalies on their 6-day trips! See you soon 4-day FOOTies!!
08/18/2017
Meg and Zach rocking the Sam Splint Scarf and EQ heads Momo and Will practicing a perfect fireman carry for when they need to be rescued from Welch C. Who knew wilderness first aid could look so good?!!
08/16/2017
One of these sleeping bags is not like the others ... a few tons of food and equipment later, we're almost ready to welcome FOOT class of 2021!! See you on old campus!!!
08/08/2017
Hello FOOTies! Hope your summers are lovely and full of sunshine. Getting ready for FOOT? Before you pack, check out the official packing list (linked below). Tried and true, stick to this trusty list and you’ll be ready to go! If you have any questions or need help finding equipment, send an email to our summer coordinators at [email protected]. Have a great rest of the summer. See you soon!
http://foot.yalecollege.yale.edu/equipment-list
07/01/2017
Listen up first-years, friends, and future FOOTies!!!
Today is the registration DEADLINE! REGISTER FOR FOOT TODAY!
Andrew Ballard sends his Fluv from France, where he is currently studying film. He reflects upon the magic of the FOOT experience and how FOOT launched him into a fantastic first year.
"The transition to Yale can be an uphill battle at times, so I decided to go out on a limb, sign up for FOOT, and prepare for metaphoric hills by hiking up real ones! One year later, I can't believe who I would be if I hadn't. While it first seemed daunting to commit myself to four nights of mountaineering with classmates I hadn't met yet, my fears washed away when I connected with the genuinely kind and supportive leaders and fellow FOOTies on my trip. In less than a week, I returned to Yale from the mountains with friends I felt I'd known forever and with new excitement for the loving community of which I was about to become a part of."
06/30/2017
FOOT registration closes tomorrow!!!! SIGN UP TODAY, DO FOOT!
Need final encouragement? Let's here from one of Head Co-coordinators, Meg Pritchard.
"I'll keep this short and sweet: FOOT gave me a place to be goofy and kinda nerdy and super sweaty before I came to campus, and let me know that being all of those things-- being me!-- was not only okay but the goal. I came out of my FOOT trip feeling like I belonged at Yale and ready to take on freshman year. I'd do it all over again if I could-- and I can, because I get to lead some of you amazing people this fall!! :)"