The Fontaine Center is excited to announce our first Shark Tank series! We want to work with you and need your input. 

Students and student organizations across campus will be given the opportunity to share their ideas and expand programs in one or more of the following content areas: (1) Alcohol and other drug prevention, (2) Interpersonal/dating violence prevention, (3) Nutrition, or (4) Healthy relationships and sexual health. 

Chosen pitches will be eligible for funding to support their ideas! 

How to apply and pitch to the Shark Tank: 

1. Students/student organizations will submit an application by September 30th, 2023! 

2. Chosen pitches will be contacted to schedule their pitches! 

Have questions? E-mail: gbuttry@uhs.uga.edu

Take a leisurely paddle along one of Georgia’s most pristine rivers! The Toccoa River offers scenic views of North Georgia forests, wildlife spotting, and a night camping under the Toccoa Swinging Bridge! Enjoy the adventure of an overnight canoe trip and explore one of the best rivers in GA!

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS MANDATORY. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Join the Fontaine Center at Dawson Hall Lawn! 

Free food music & games!

Tailgates are free and open to all students!

*weather permitting

Looking for a beginning of the semester get away? Not ready for the semester to kick in yet? Come on this 2.5 mile hike and get into some fresh north Georgia water. The clear blue water leads to a swimmable pond below, so be sure to bring a swimsuit!

REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY FOR THIS EVENT. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Step into our 60-90 minute interactive upstander intervention program, where college students will be given the knowledge and skills to take action when they see someone in need. Change the narrative and become an upstander. Participants receive a free Fontaine t-shirt!

For more information on UMatter and upstander intervention go to:https://healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/ 

Ever wondered how to identify edible plants, poison ivy, or beautiful wildflowers? Then this clinic is for you! You will learn how to identify a variety of flora native to the southeast, then put your skills to the test around Lake Herrick.

REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY FOR THIS EVENT. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Join the ORC as we backpack a scenic section of the Appalachian Trail, stretching through Carver's Gap and the Roan Highlands in Tennessee. This region is a personal favorite amongst many of our trip leaders! The trail is filled with lots of wildlife and vegetation and offers 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains. Moderate terrain and slow inclines make up the trail, making this a perfect trip for people of all skill levels and hiking experience. Participants will also get to learn many different outdoor skills such as water purification, fire building, and back country cooking. We look forward to experiencing this trip and hope to see you outside!

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. 

Join the ORC on an overnight kayaking trip to the gorgeous Lake Jocassee and go waterfall hunting! This trip will include up-close views of multiple falls, including Laurel Fork Falls, an 80 foot waterfall best seen by boat. We will paddle in between massive rock crags to observe the full length of the falls. Whether you are an experienced paddler or a neophyte, this trip is sure to leave you breathless.

REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY FOR THIS EVENT. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Join the ORC and take advantage of the opportunity to explore a vertical cave! Learn how to rappel with us during the pre-trip meeting, so that you can descend into the depths of an amazing cave. No prior knowledge necessary. You will explore caverns and marvel at the incredible cave formations on the walls, floors and ceilings. The pre-trip meeting is mandatory.

REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY FOR THIS EVENT. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Lights, camera, communication! Step into the work of cinema with “Cinema Signals”, an interactive program that explores the world of communication through the magic of movies and TV. We’ll dive into captivating clips, decode dynamics, and unravel the “red” and “green” flags of relationships in order to gain skills to apply to our own relationships.

Free themed snacks!