Free camping gear was available for LBCC students to rent as a sentiment bestowed by the geology club to students who cannot afford the gear.
The geology club held its Camping Closet grand opening on Thursday, April 13 during the afternoon at LAC behind the D building on the grassy field area for students who have personal interests in the outdoors.
The process of renting the gear requires students to show up to the geology department on Fridays to rent gear from the president of the geology club. The sign-up sheet records their name and a student ID number.
President of the geology club Alexander Gill believes this is an opportunity for all students to rent gear for personal interests and at no cost.
“This will be something we do weekly. We are currently thinking of Fridays when students can come in and rent gear. It’s just an opportunity to allow students to rent gear and experience the outdoors on their own time,” Gill said.
The camping gear consists of 5 backpacks, 5 sleeping pads, 5 cooking sets and 5 tents.
Field camping and sightseeing at different locations are essential to the geology club and are considered field classes.
“In geology, we do a lot of field camping. We often go out into the field for several days and experience all these scenic locations. For the field classes, we have been to places like Death Valley, Mammoth Mountains and the Grand Canyon,” Gill said.
Mona Davis, an LBCC student believes Camping Closet is important for those who cannot afford camping gear, but are interested in a camp lifestyle to receive gear at no expense.
“I think it’s essential for folks who cannot afford camping gear because it’s very expensive and being able to have access to this type of stuff it’s a great thing for students,” said Davis.
On April 26 students from the geology club will be going to Palamore Mountain as an outdoor event which is in popular demand as the list is full of eager students awaiting the trip.
“We do outdoor club activities. We are going to Palamore Mountain and that is going to be an event for the club, and it’s open to anybody. Currently, the sign-up is full,” said Gills.
Vice president of the geology club Crystal Pardon was handing out pizza to students next door from the camping closet booth for students who want to rent gear as well as have at least two slices of pizza.