Contact information
127 Planks Lane Uxbridge, Ontario, L9P 1K5
Telephone: (905) 852-3391
Fax: (905) 852-4075
The Outer's Club
What is the Outer's Club?
Uxbridge and its surrounding area boast a unique geophysical composition and relative proximity to a diverse range of recreational prospects in Southern Ontario. The Uxbridge Secondary School Outer’s Club provides students with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in wilderness recreation. Members of the Outer’s Club participate in various excursions involving first-rate outdoor recreation and education. A variety of group outings are offered which accommodate differing interests and ability levels. Many excursions involve backcountry canoe-tripping and wilderness camping trips of three to five days in duration. Other outdoor pursuits and possibilities are made available to members such as winter activities, skills training sessions, wildlife viewing and many other interesting options. Trips are offered on a cost basis so as to maximize member participation. Revenue for the USS Outer’s Club is derived through various fund-raising initiatives in the school and community which allow us to replace/replenish gear and to offset trip expenses for our members.
Our Outer’s Club members develop and refine skills relating to wilderness tripping and backcountry etiquette. Leave No Trace concepts are practiced and reinforced to promote sustainable enjoyment and awareness of our natural environments. It is the intention of the Outer’s Club to encourage an appreciation and respect for wilderness areas and promote limited-impact outdoor recreation opportunities to our members. The Outer’s Club has a long-established tradition at our school and support from USS Administration.
Recent excursions:
- Opeongo Lake – Algonquin Provincial Park
- French River Loop – Hartley Bay
- Spider Lake Loop – Massasauga Provincial Park
- Sherborne and Silver Buck Lakes – Frost Centre
- Barron Canyon Loop – Algonquin Provincial Park
- Nunikani Lake Loop – Frost Centre
- Canoe Lake Loop – Algonquin Provincial Park
- Anima Nipissing Lake Loop – Temagami
- North Tea Lake Loop – Algonquin Provincial Park
How to participate in Outer’s Club excursions:
- Each member must complete an Outer’s Club Member Information Sheet
- Attend club meetings regularly – members should listen to announcements and/or see posting in Room #006
- Excursions are offered to our members on a first-come, first-served basis with preference given to lifeguard qualification, specific skill/gear requirement(s), participation in fund-raising initiatives and special circumstances
|