Discovery

Mission
Discovery uses adventure learning and a supportive Christian community to promote spiritual growth, personal discovery, character formation and an appreciation of the natural environment. The quad-long course fosters this development during the first-year transition into Gordon College.

Discovery seeks to:

• Establish a safe group environment for personal growth and active learning
• Empower students to try new things and explore their potentials, abilities and limitations
• Increase students' ability to meet challenges, overcome their fears and develop perseverance
• Apply God's Word experientially in a Christian community
• Foster physical fitness and a love for adventure
• Give opportunity to reflect on one's experience and set goals to apply what is learned beyond the class

About Discovery

Community, adventure, reflection and application of your faith are the foundation of the Discovery experience. All groups will participate in various development activities, low ropes course problem-solving activities and high ropes course elements. You will also participate in a weekend trip to the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

Discovery Students

Discovery is designed for first-year students and transfers. This physical education/outdoor education requirement is now required to be completed by the fall of a student's sophmore year. 2nd, 3rd, 4th-year students who were not originally under this policy should still work to fulfill the core curriculum requirement by registering for any of the class options below. Students may choose between La Vida Expeditions, Discovery Expeditions or Concepts of Wellness (with permission). Contact the Registrar's office or the La Vida Center for Outdoor Education for more information on specific courses offered each semester.

Check out La Vida College Expeditions as another way to fulfill this core requirment.