To provide the Pomona College community with educational, recreational, and social opportunities that focus on local communities and global environments.
Using the outdoors as a classroom, our programs strive to offer co-curricular outdoor experiences. The Outdoor Education Center of Pomona College is one of the premier outdoor education programs in the country. The outdoor program provides hands-on opportunities for all students in outdoor recreation and education, promotes the preservation and conservation of the natural environment, and develops
Operating as usual
05/08/2024
Hi, I’m Max! I’m a senior at Pomona from Piedmont, CA. I’m majoring in Computer Science, and in my free time I love to hike, ski, scuba dive, and spend time with my cat, Levi. You won’t ever see me in the OEC because I’m graduating 😀
04/24/2024
Hi! I’m Connor, and I am the OEC Manager. I’m from Dallas, TX and moved to SoCal a little over a year ago. In undergraduate college I studied Evolutionary Biology and Ecology with a minor in photography. I completed my masters in Human Performance Studies. I have a love for the outdoors and endurance sports. I also have a passion for sharing my knowledge and experience with others to help them get outdoors.
09/11/2023
OEC FALL HOURS 👁👄👁
Come rent FREE gear 🏕 plan a trip 🏜 and hang out (we have AC 🤭)
03/07/2023
$$$ CA$H PRIZE $$$
THE OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER SPRING BREAK PHOTO CONTEST
Rules:
1. You must be a 5C student
2. You must be following the OEC’s Instagram account
3. Location of photograph must be at a driving distance of under 15 hours from the OEC
4. Photograph must be of/imply that you are adventuring in the outdoors for your spring break
Application link in our bio!
By participating, you consent to us using your image for OEC posts. OEC staff will choose the winning photograph. The ca$h prize is 25 individual $1 bills stuffed into an OEC waterbottle. The contest submission period ends on Sunday March 19th at 12PM PST. The winning photograph will be revealed March 23rd at 2PM PST.
Go get ‘em tigers.
03/04/2023
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03/03/2023
U walking to the second floor of Walker tonight… NO MANS LAND FILM FESTIVAL 7PM BE THERE
02/28/2023
02/24/2023
03.02.2023
02/24/2023
HOW TO USE AN ICE AXE FOR BEGINNERS COURSE
March 4th 9AM-1PM
Sign up on the OTL website
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02/23/2023
KICKBACK TIME 🦵🦵🦵🦵🦵🔙🔙🔙🔙🔙🔙⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰TONIGHT 8-11PM
01/31/2023
OEC SPRING ‘23 HOURS!! Stop by the OEC (First floor of Dialynas Hall) to rent out FREE outdoor gear, browse our library full of outdoor resources, pick up a map for nearby adventures, or just hang out!
12/15/2022
if you haven’t returned your gear… we’re not angry, just dissapointed 😔😒
10/20/2022
post fall break gear refresh!!
got the camping bug over fall break? good news! we just got brand new two-burner camping stoves and surfboard leashes, come by to be the first to check em out :)
10/14/2022
👻🎃JOIN US at the Sontag Greek Theater on Thursday, October 27th from 7-9pm to listen to ghost stories around the campfire, roast some s’mores, and more!!
Do you have a good story that you want to tell/recommend? Fill out the quick survey that you can find on the qr code or with this link: http://forms.gel/7sdbzsyLDDZX8nB49
10/06/2022
‼️THIS WEEKEND ‼️
Stop by the OEC this Sunday, October 9th from 4-5:30pm for a Gear Workshop.
Learn about water safety, how to set up and use gear, and eat some snacks!
09/20/2022
🚨 THE OEC IS OFFICIALLY OPEN stop by to check out some gear, use our books and maps as resources to plan trips, and to just come say hi to the new and returning staff members!
08/25/2022
OA was a huge success! Students who went on the Dogwood Campground trips had so much fun at the lake with a surprise obstacle course on the water!
08/25/2022
OA was a huge success! Students who attended the YMCA Camp Arbolado trip had so much fun swimming, playing sports, trying their hand at archery, doing a ropes course, and more!
07/19/2022
have you utilized the Outdoor Education Center when planning your outdoor trips?? the OEC is open all year for 5C students and staff to stop by & check out free gear, use our library to learn more about a location/hobby, or ask our staff for their recommendations on hiking trails, climbing, or more! Come visit us on the first floor of Dialynas Hall!
07/11/2022
don’t forget to complete your OA preference form by Wednesday, July 13th!! check out the link in our bio for more in-depth descriptions of the trips
07/08/2022
*UPDATED* having a hard time picking your top choices for OA trips? try this! [Photo Description: a flow chart with a light green background titled “Which OA Trip is best for you?” The chart follows lines to different yes or no, this or that questions that eventually all lead to different OA trips highlighted in green]
07/08/2022
well.. do you? 🤭if not, you can always stop by the oec before your next camping trip to learn some tricks! [Photo Description: a meme where a person is whispering into someone’s ear and gives them goosebumps; the text reads “i know how to set up a tent”]
07/06/2022
having a hard time picking your top choices for OA trips? try this!
07/04/2022
we get it… but upcoming deadlines means upcoming fun! have you filled out your OA preference form yet? comment some of your top picks below!
one of the OA trip options this summer is hosted by the college radio station, KSPC! Spend 3 days learning about sound equipment, recording and editing skills, and even tour other local stations in the LA area!! who is an underrepresented artist that you hope is in the library?
The Outdoor Education Center of Pomona College is one of the premier outdoor education programs in the country. The outdoor program provides hands-on opportunities for all students in outdoor recreation and education, promotes the preservation and conservation of the natural environment, and develops student leadership skills. We believe it's important that students can get out and have fun without losing sight of the general mission to educate and build leadership skills.
As the building housing the OEC is intended to be GOLD certified by LEED standards, the OEC is an example of sustainable programming in the center itself and on trips. The OEC has created many partnerships, both on and off campus, with academic departments, intercollegiate programs, and community organizations. The OEC has full time hours of operations open to our leaders, participants, and to the entire Claremont College community.
| Monday | 1pm - 10pm |
| Tuesday | 1pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday | 1pm - 10pm |
| Thursday | 1pm - 10pm |
| Friday | 10am - 1pm |