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Founded in 1962, Stony Acres is a 119 acre wildlife sanctuary and recreational facility owned by the students of ESU.
Mission Statement
The Primary purpose of Stony Acres is to serve as a recreation site and field campus for the students, faculty and staff of East Stroudsburg University in support of the Institution’s educational and service mission.
Stony Acres strives to administer facilities, programs, and services that encourage the pursuit and provide social opportunities.
Stony Acres provides similar opportunities, on a lease basis, for community and business organizations. All constitutes are served in an environment of equality.
- Providing meeting/activity space for campus and non-campus organizations
- Providing Experiential Learning Programs through utilization of the Challenge Course
- Collaboration with University student groups and administrative departments
- Delivering recreational and educational outdoor programming that appeals to individual members of the University community as well as the campus groups
- Providing governance/management opportunities for students through active participation on the Stony Acres Board of Directors
- Offering "Quest" an orientation program designed for incoming student’s to increase personal awareness, set goals for their first year and discover their growth potential
- Providing students with opportunities to study organisms in their natural habitat
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