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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 pawtastic extravaganza. Dress your pal in the best costume you have and come on down to Coburn Park for a walk. There will be a prize for the best dog and owner pair costume!
Join us for a hike on the Warren Trail at Lake George Regional Park. We will meet in the parking lot on the West Side. The total hike is about 3 miles. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and at least one article of fluorescent orange clothing! We will have extra orange if you do …
Meet us at the Margaret Chase Smith School parking lot to help us clean up the Heselton Street Trails. We’ll be picking up trash and cleaning up debris to help make these trails more welcoming and accessible for all visitors. Be sure to wear at least one article of fluorescent orange clothing! We will have …
Knot tying can be a surprisingly valuable skill when camping. From setting up a tent to performing first aid; you never know when you may need to tie a strong knot. Join us to learn how to tie several different knots and what situations they may be useful in. This is an interactive clinic that …
Join us for a walk at lunch! Meet us at the walking bridge behind M. Thai, and we’ll check out the Debe Trail and Philbrick Trail (total walk: about 1.5 miles). You’ll get some fresh air and meet new people. All ages and abilities welcome. Be sure to bring some water! Dogs are welcomed!
Join us for a bike ride (about 2 miles) through the trails in Coburn Woods. We’ll meet at the trailhead on Russell Road. Bring your bike, water, and one article of fluorescent orange. We will have extra orange in case you do not have any. If you need to borrow a bike please fill out …
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 great, fun, and adventurous way to start your weekend with your family! Be sure to bring your water and one article …
Join us for a game of kickball right in town! Come kick your heart out and bring a friend or two! Please sign up here so we can make sure we have enough for two teams. We will need at least 8 people in total to sign up in order to run the game. The …
Join us for a walk at lunch! Meet us at the walking bridge behind M. Thai, and we’ll check out the Debe Trails(total walk: about 1.5 miles). You’ll get some fresh air and meet new people! Be sure to bring water. Dogs are welcome!
Join us for a hike in the dark! We’ll guide you through Coburn Woods trails using headlamps to illuminate the way. The total walk will be about 1 mile. We’ll meet at the trailhead on Russell Road. Be sure to bring water, sturdy shoes, warm clothing, and a headlamp or flashlight. Also, please wear one …
Free outdoor programming is made possible thanks to these generous partners:
