The Outsiders Club

The Outsiders Club, first organized in 1968 by Professor Stan Gemborys, is open to all members of the Hampden-Sydney community who maintain an active interest in the out-of-doors. One of its main goals is to provide outdoor equipment for community use, offering a wide range of equipment that can be rented for a nominal fee. The club also keeps a small library of books and other information pertaining to the out-of-doors.

The heart of the Outsiders Club is its leaders, whose goal is to raise awareness of outdoor activities and to organize and conduct outdoor trips for the college community. Possible club trips are white water rafting, caving, snow skiing, fly fishing, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, and many others. New leaders are chosen at the end of each semester, for their enthusiasm for the club and their genuine interest in improving their leadership abilities. Any student interested in applying for a position should submit a letter of interest to the Club's Coordinator.

Tadpole Pavilion is the Club's headquarters.

Outsiders Club Goes Rafting 2006