East Campus
East Campus Outdoor Learning Center
Outdoor adventure programs have become one of today’s most valuable resources for team-building, managerial training, and goal-oriented growth. Despite being a large city, Springfield is home to an exceptional outdoor learning center, and some pretty great people, too!
How We Started
Founded in 1885 as a training school for YMCA executives, Springfield College has deep roots and a rich history of leadership in experiential education. Springfield College’s East Campus Outdoor Learning Center for adventure-based training and development, originally established in 1930, was developed specifically to integrate the advantages of outdoor recreation, individual and group leadership, adventure training, and focused human development.What We Do
Our well-trained staff organizes and constructs experiential activities to support the unique goals of each program, while reflecting the Humanics Philosophy of Springfield College.Humanics (hyoo-man iks) pl. n. 1. Education of the whole person - spirit, mind, body - for leadership in service to others. 2. Guiding philosophy of Springfield College.
What We Have
- 57 acres of forest ecosystem
- A mile of lake shoreline
- Outdoor firepit, with seating for 200
- Picnic grove
- Camping facilities
- Waterfront with boathouse, canoes, kayaks, and rowboats
- Authentic southwestern Pueblo
Explore our Web-based world!Don't stop now! Keep surfing our site and find out about:
- Cool programs and rental opportunities at East Campus
- Awesome summer adventures at Camp Massasoit
- The Springfield College tradition of MOSK 101:Outdoor Pursuits (aka. Freshman Camp)
East Campus Resources
What We Have:
- 57 acres of forest ecosystem
- A mile of lake shoreline
- Outdoor firepit, with seating for 200
- Picnic grove
- Camping facilities
- Waterfront with boathouse, canoes, kayaks, and rowboats
- Authentic southwestern Pueblo