Our Philosophy
The Sweet Briar Outdoor Program (SWEBOP) provides outdoor recreational opportunities that foster personal growth, responsibility, leadership, and environmental sensitivity through experiential learning in small group settings.
SWEBOP...
- Offers activities that are fun and challenging for the students.
- Offers healthy alternative recreational settings for students to socialize and meet new friends.
- Teaches the value and conservation of the environment.
- Teaches outdoor skills.
- Teaches leadership skills through experiential learning.
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Join the "Sweet Climbers" every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month for Indoor Climbing at Rise Up Climbing Gym in Lynchburg from 7-10 pm.

DID YOU KNOW STUDENTS HAVE FREE MEMBERSHIPS TO THE RISE UP CLIMBING GYM? Just show your student ID at the door, and if there are 6 or less students there at a time, you climb for FREE, Rise Up Climbing.

Paddle with the "Briar Boaters" in Sweet Briar's pool every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 7:30-9 pm.

Try Caving at Crossroads cave on February 12th!
...and we have Skiing at Wintergreen, Ice Skating, an Eco-Art Beach Trip, Hang Gliding, a series of Hiking experiences on our campus trails and more. Check out our current trip schedule and the great prices thanks to the Student Government Association!
Check out out SPRING Trip Schedule for more details! |