About the Program:
The AVA College Campus Walk Program rewards you for walking AVA sanctioned walks through colleges and universities. Earn "degrees" based on how many walks you complete. Walks may be regular hosted group walks or self-guided year-round walking routes sanctioned by the AVA throughout the USA.
College Campus Walk Program
College Campus Walk Program
Dates and Locations:
The program runs Jan. 1, 2004 through January, 2008. The AVA has sanctioned routes and scheduled events throughout the USA. "Starting Point", the AVA's yearly guide to their 1400 self-guided trails, with the events in the College Campus Program designated. Weekend events are listed on the AVA web site by state. For a compilation see College Campus Walk Program
Registration:
Purchase the College Walk Program book by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope and a check for $8 payable to Chris Mellen, College Walk Program, 90 Parham Rd., Tyngsboro, MA 01879-1269.
Procedure:
At each qualifying walk, stamp the record book and noted the college name. Each event counts for only one college, even if it passes through more than one. Each college should be used only once per "degree." For any questions, contact Chris Mellen walkpapu@att.net or 978-649-7633.
Rewards:
Each 5 walks earns a degree: Associate 5, Bachelor 10, Master 15, Doctorate 20. Diplomas are issued for each degree and a patch for completing the Doctorate. Walkers can submit each segment for a degree or submit it once completing all 20 walks. Submit the record book to Chris Mellen, College Campus Program, 90 Parham Rd., Tyngsboro, MA 01879-1269.
