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!

Morning Walk

The Bankery 87 Water St, Skowhegan, ME

Join us for a walk before work! Meet us at The Bankery and walk with us to Coburn Park. We’ll do a loop around the park and walk back to the walking bridge. Total loop is nearly 2 miles. Get some fresh air and meet new people. All ages and abilities welcome.  Be sure to …

Kayak Races

New Balance Factory

Join us at 3 p.m. by the gorge at the New Balance Factory parking lot by the dam.  We will be having kayak races and we will have kayaks available for those who need one.  Be sure to bring water!  All ages welcomed!

Morning Walk

Walking Bridge

Join us for a walk before work! Meet us behind M. Thai at the end of the walking bridge and walk with us to Coburn Park. We’ll do a loop around the park and walk back to the walking bridge. Total loop is nearly 2 miles. Get some fresh air and meet new people. All …

River Scavenger Hunt

Walking Bridge

Meet us at the Walking Bridge behind M. Thai and join us for a two-mile walk along the Debe River Walk and Philbrick Trails. Get a deeper understanding of the nature that surrounds us. Learn plant identification and more as we walk along the river.

Farmer’s Market Run

Maine Grains 42 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME

Join us every Saturday in front of The Miller's Table at Maine Grains for a run. All ages and experience levels are welcome. The run will be approximately 3 miles. We will run to the Heselton Street trails and back. Make sure to check out the Skowhegan Farmers' Market when we return!

Story Walk

Chamber of Commerce 23 Commercial Street, Skowhegan, ME

Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program will offer this story walk combining physical activity with literacy. Meet at the Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce on Commercial Street and walk to Island Dairy Treat. The story walk will also be available to walk at your leisure all afternoon. 

Story Walk

Chamber of Commerce 23 Commercial Street, Skowhegan, ME

Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program will offer this story walk combining physical activity with literacy. Meet at the Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce on Commercial Street and walk to Island Dairy Treat. The story walk will also be available to walk at your leisure all afternoon. 

Meditation in the Park

Coburn Park Water St, Skowhegan, ME, United States

Meet at the gazebo for 30 minutes of relaxing beginner meditation. Bring water and a yoga mat or a beach towel -- and perhaps your lunch for after. All ages and experience levels welcome to join!

Yoga in the Park

Coburn Park Water St, Skowhegan, ME, United States

Meet at the gazebo for an hour of relaxing beginner yoga. Bring water and a yoga mat or a beach towel. All ages and experience levels welcome to join!

Evening Walk

Walking Bridge

Join us for a walk after work. Meet behind MThai at the end of the walking bridge and walk with us to Coburn Park and do a loop around Coburn Park (total about 1 mile).  After the walk we invite you to stay for National Night Out at Coburn Park!

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