Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program
Join our AmeriCorps coaches for free, guided outdoor activities!
Check out our calendar of programs, trainings, clinics, virtual activities, and more below!
Program update – May 28, 2020
Though we initially planned to reconvene in-person programs for June, in order to ensure YOUR safety and the safety of our coaches, we have made the very difficult decision to postpone in-person activities until July. Thank you for bearing with us as we navigate these difficult times.
We are excited to rollout our summer calendar over the next few weeks! It will include local hiking adventures, paddling excursions, mountain bike rides, and more! New this year, we’ll also be leading multi-day trips to Maine destinations—and we hope you’ll plan to join in on the fun! We can’t wait to share our plans with you!
In the meantime, please like and follow the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program Facebook Page for the latest updates and access to all digital content, including a camp cooking video series (coming soon!), nature meditation videos, a virtual outdoor-themed book club, fitness challenges, tutorial videos (like how to stand-up paddleboard), and Animal Pen Pals!
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Skills Clinic: Intro to Backpacking
February 10, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Backpacking is an adventure that blends hiking with backcountry camping. It lets you broaden your horizons beyond the car campground to enjoy a richer, more immersive outdoor experience. At this Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) clinic, you’ll learn about gear distribution, essential items, and trip preparation. Our SAORP coaches will help you identify what to look for in fit and how to achieve that light-as-a-feather feel on your trail adventure. No previous experience is required so don’t be scared to learn about something new!
If you have any backpacking gear or camping items, you are encouraged to bring them, but it is not necessary! Photo by Tristan Pineda on Unsplash.
Free outdoor programming is made possible thanks to these generous partners:
- Maine Commission for Community Service
- Corporation for National & Community Service
- The Betterment Fund
- Onion Foundation
- New Balance
- Walmart
- King’s Kids/Sugarloaf Ski Club
