Haverford Outdoors Club (HavOC)

Haverford Outdoors Club's (HavOC) goal is to provide Haverford students with an easily accessible and affordable opportunity to learn about and experience the wilderness around them. Their activities include hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, and more. Nearly all of our events are open to all skill levels and require no financial commitment, thanks to funding provided by the College.

HavOC strives to teach important and fun outdoor skills, as well as become better stewards and conservationists for the environment around us.

Donating to HavOC allows for all students, regardless of financial circumstance, to access outdoor equipment and explore our beautiful earth.

“HavOC has given me more real-life experience than I thought possible in college. By doing things I signed up for simply because they seemed fun, I grew closer to people I would never have met, learned about taking care of the world I live in, and became capable of leading others in those same experiences. Every opportunity HavOC provides fits into a bigger picture of working toward outdoor access and cultivating capable leaders at Haverford. Helping to build this club, and creating new memories in the outdoors, have been invaluable as I approach the end of my time in college.” - HavOC Board Member, Class of 2026