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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!
Join us for a walk to Coburn Park. The total distance will be about 1.5 miles. We will meet at the Walking Bridge behind M. Thai in Skowhegan. This is a great walk for all ages and abilities! Well behaved dogs are welcome, just remember to bring poop bags.
Your nutrition is an important part to any outdoor experience! Join us and learn what to pack for your next adventure! We will give you tips and tricks for what to pack to make the most out of your next trip! This is a great intro class for all ages! Get Directions here
We’ll guide you through Coburn Woods trails using headlamps and flashlights to illuminate the way. The total walk will be about 3 miles with slight elevation gain. We’ll hike out to Taylor Field to view the stars during the full moon. Be sure to bring water, sturdy shoes, warm clothing, snowshoes, and a headlamp or …
Join us for a scavenger hunt along the Debe River Walk and the Philbrick Trails. We will be going for a walk (about 1.5 miles) and exploring nature along the way. This is a fun and adventurous way to get outside with your family! Friendly dogs are welcomed, but please do not forget poop …
Sorry! We this activity is canceled due to weather! Stay safe in the ice storm. Come check out the Townsend Trail on the east side of Lake George Regional Park. The total hike is about 4 miles. Parking for the trailhead is in the same lot as the boat launch. Be sure to bring water …
Wearing the right clothing is the first step to having a great time outdoors. Come learn what to wear and what not to wear on your next adventure this winter--hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, and anything in between. We'll also give you tips and tricks for finding cheap gear! This is a great intro class for all …
Join us for a beautiful hike at the Yankee Woodlot. This is a great hike for beginners who want to come out for a nice walk in the woods. We’ll use headlamps and flashlights to illuminate the way. The total hike will be about 1.0 miles with little elevation gain. This is a great way …
Discover the joy of winter and the freedom of snowshoeing with the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP)! The rolling terrains of Lakewood Golf Course offer scenic views and challenging slopes. You can even catch a glimpse of Sugarloaf Mountain on the Top of the World Trail! Our SAORP coaches will share their expertise and …
Come spend a morning with Iver, a volunteer for the Jim Browne Foundation, and he’ll give you a newfound appreciation of cross-country skiing and Lakewood Golf Course. You’ll encounter stunning views and thrilling hills on the Top of the World Trail while Picnic Loop and Forest Loops offer more tranquil scenes. It can be as …
Join the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) for an afternoon of sledding fun! Challenge your neighbor, or even a SAORP coach, to a race down the hill at Memorial Field. If you don’t like competition, you can freestyle until you’re too tired to climb anymore! Come make new friends as you sled away from …
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