An introduction to the game of golf. Taught from “green to tee,” this course teaches the basic mechanics of the swing as well as correct club selection. The initial focus of the course is directed to the “short game” and develops toward appropriate use of mid- and long irons, concluding with woods/metals. Applied rules of golf and etiquette are also addressed. Pending weather, field trip experience may be scheduled at the end of the term. Equipment is provided. Enrollment limited to 10 per section.

SHOTOKAN KARATE PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY ADJUSTED TO PROPERLY OBSERVE COVID HEALTH REGULATIONS FORBIDDING DIRECT CONTACT AND CLOSE PROXIMITY BETWEEN ITS PARTICIPANTS. Shotokan Karate is an activity course of the Budo Arts Program - OPRA's martial arts division at Hampshire College. Budo, meaning the lifestyle of incorporating "warrior" philosophies and values to one's path of internal development. Practicing budo requires the study of related fields such as, but not limited to, history, etiquette, language, art, and spirituality.

Aikido is an activity course of the Budo Arts Program - OPRA's martial arts division at Hampshire College. Budo, meaning the lifestyle of incorporating "warrior" philosophies and values to one's path of internal development. Practicing budo requires the study of related fields such as, but not limited to, history, etiquette, language, art, and spirituality. Students will complete brief research assignments, study literary resources, and attend lectures and media screenings to complement the primary physical content of the course.

KYUDO PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY ADJUSTED TO PROPERLY OBSERVE COVID HEALTH REGULATIONS FORBIDDING DIRECT CONTACT AND CLOSE PROXIMITY BETWEEN ITS PARTICIPANTS. Kyudo is an activity course of the Budo Arts Program - OPRA's martial arts division at Hampshire College. Budo, meaning the lifestyle of incorporating "warrior" philosophies and values to one's path of internal development. Practicing budo requires the study of related fields such as, but not limited to, history, etiquette, language, art, and spirituality.

IAIDO IS CURRENTLY ADJUSTED TO PROPERLY OBSERVE COVID HEALTH REGULATIONS FORBIDDING DIRECT CONTACT AND CLOSE PROXIMITY BETWEEN ITS PARTICIPANTS. Iaido is an activity course of the Budo Arts Program - OPRA's martial arts division at Hampshire College. Budo, meaning the lifestyle of incorporating "warrior" philosophies and values to one's path of internal development. Practicing budo requires the study of related fields such as, but not limited to, history, etiquette, language, art, and spirituality.

This course is an opportunity to experience many activities that make up outdoor adventure. Students will engage in activities on a variety of levels from beginning introduction to a refinement of skills, including canoeing, skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, snowshoeing, orienteering, outdoor cooking, and caving.

Do you rely entirely on "smart" phone apps and GPS to get where you're going? Learn how to navigate in the ways of our ancestors, using pathfinding, terrain association, map reading, compass skills, orienteering, celestial navigation and other techniques to travel distances across new terrain. This class will meet outdoors, and may use cross country skis, snowshoes, bicycles or canoes to travel. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.