University of New Hampshire/Off Campus:
Summer 1998 Programs
Fall 1998 Programs
The UNH Marine Docent Program and Sea Grant Extension welcome you. Enjoy double occupancy rooms (limited singles, extra charge) with private baths (first and second floors, stairs only) in a conference center five miles from campus in the historic mill town of Dover. Walking is over moderately hilly terrain. Easily accessible by bus from Boston. The beach is 1/2 hour by car. Estuarine boat trip and seacoast field trips are included. The Sea Grant program, part of UNH's extension services, trains marine docents for a variety of educational purposes, from water sampling to species identification. UNH marine Docents will coordinate and teach the program along with UNH faculty.
Program Charge $420
New Hampshire's small but beautiful coast is located in the center
of the Gulf of Maine. Marine docents help you explore Great Bay salt
marshes, rocky shores and a drowned forest near the Seacoast Science
Center. Investigate issues facing people who live on coasts everywhere.
Develop your own point of view and defend it in a New England "town
meeting" format. Get the real flavor of New England through a traditional
clambake on the Gulf's shore. Maritime history comes alive on a
waterfront tour of one of New England's oldest towns. Field trips
supported by lectures, slides, videos. Daily 1-4 mile walks over varied
terrain from rocky beaches to moderate hills with frequent
boarding/deboarding buses as part of the program.
UNH, the birthplace of Elderhostel, offers the energy and intellectual stimulation of a highly regarded land, sea, and space grant institution. Off campus air conditioned accommodations are double occupancy (limited singles, extra charge) with private baths in a conference center 5 miles from the UNH campus in the historic mill town of Dover. Meals and classes at conference center and on campus; group transportation provided. Walking is over moderately hilly terrain. Conference center is 65 miles north of Boston, 15 miles from the historic seaport of Portsmouth. Easily accessible by bus from Boston. New outdoor pool, nearby tennis courts, golf courses and antiquing. Scenic coast and beach are half hour by car.
Program Charge $450
Watercolor: A workshop To Learn, A
Lifetime To Pursue
Awareness of the elements and principles of design and knowledge how to
apply them can significantly improve images interpreted in watercolor.
Lectures, demonstrations, slides, and hands-on opportunities benefit all
ability levels. All supplies provided.
The Shaker Heritage
Survey various aspects of Shaker culture and pinpoint concrete ways in
which Shaker culture has influenced life in the United States and in other
countries. Visit Canterbury Shaker Village to enhance classroom lectures
and discussion.
UNH and Sea Grant Extension welcome you. Enjoy double occupancy, limited
singles, extra charge, rooms with private bath (first and second floors,
stairs only) in a conference center, five miles from campus in the
historic mill town of Dover. Walking is over moderately hilly terrain.
Easily accessible by bus from Boston. The beach is 1/2 hour by car.
Portsmouth harbor cruise and Seacoast field trips included. Enjoy New
England's spectacular fall foliage. The Sea Grant program, part of
the university's extension service, trains docents for a variety of
purposes, from water sampling to species identification. Docents will
coordinate the program which features UNH marine faculty. Group
transportation provided to classes.
Program Charge $420
UNH, the birthplace of Elderhostel, offers the energy and intellectual stimulation of a highly regarded land, sea, and space grant institution. Off campus accommodations are double occupancy (limited singles, extra charge) with private bath in a conference center 5 miles from the UNH campus in the historic mill town of Dover. Meals and classes at conference center and on campus; group transportation provided. Walking is over moderately hilly terrain. Conference center is 65 miles north of Boston, 15 miles from the historic seaport of Portsmouth. Easily accessible by bus from Boston. Nearby tennis courts, golf courses and antiquing. Scenic coast and beach are half hour by car. Enjoy New England's fall foliage.
Program Charge $440
Join area experts and/or UNH adjunct faculty for Thanksgiving week in the foothills of the White Mountains. The University of New Hampshire sponsors this program in Gilford, majestically overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee, in a comfortable inn and fitness center, just one half mile from the Gunstock Ski and Recreation area. Enjoy double occupancy rooms with private bath (couples may share a bed), limited singles, extra charge. The fitness center includes an "Olympic-size" indoor pool, saunas, steam rooms and fitness equipment. The inn is 50 miles from Manchester, NH and 100 miles north of Boston. Bus service from Boston or Manchester is available. Enjoy a traditional New England Thanksgiving dinner at the inn.
Program Charge $453
The Shaker Heritage
Survey various aspects of Shaker culture and pinpoint concrete ways in
which Shaker culture has influenced life in the United States and in other
countries. Visit Canterbury Shaker Village to enhance classroom lectures
and discussion.
Water Exercise/Fitness
Structured water exercises in heated 25 meter long pool with entrance by
gradual steps and handrail. Pool depth is 3-9 ft. Water exercises
complemented with land-based fitness exercises and learning how to
maximize use of various fitness equipment.
