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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!
Don’t let you or your furry friend get cabin fever! Join the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) at Lake George Regional Park for a tail-wagging hike with your family and pets. You’ll encounter massive boulders, towering evergreens, and a frozen lake as you traverse the Warren Trail. Outdoor fun doesn’t stop when it’s cold …
Come spend your Wednesday afternoons with Margi, a volunteer for the Jim Browne Foundation, and discover a great way to stay active during the winter! You’ll encounter thrilling hills, quick turns, and bridge crossings as you glide through the beautiful trails of Lakewood Golf Course. If you’re new to cross-country skiing, Margi can show you …
Join the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) for an exciting scavenger hunt along the Philbrick Trail. We’ll be within earshot of the rumbling Kennebec River to the north as we walk through a winter forest. During this outing, you’ll come together with family and friends to discover the forgotten treasures of the natural world. …
What concerns many novice backpackers or hikers even more than bears and blisters is, “How do I go to the bathroom in the woods?” Rest assured, it’s something humans have been doing for a long time. At this Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) clinic, you’ll learn about going to the bathroom in the woods, …
The Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) will be offering FREE ski/snowboard rentals and FREE transportation to Free Ski Night at Titcomb on Friday, February 21, 2020. The bus will leave the Municipal Parking Lot in downtown Skowhegan at 9 a.m. and arrive at Titcomb Mountain around 10 a.m. The day's events will include a …
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 Coburn Park. 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 …
Come spend the afternoon learning how to cross-country ski! In Part 1 of this two-part series, our Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) coaches will show you how to use the gear and the basics of falling, stopping, ascending, and turning. Don’t expect a boring lecture or intimidating skill tests. We’ll play lots of games …
Come spend the afternoon learning how to cross-country ski! In Part 2 of this two-part series, our Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) coaches will show you how the basics of shuffling, gliding, and turning. Don’t expect a boring lecture or intimidating skill tests. We’ll play lots of games! After our skill-building session, we'll go …
Join the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) to see the Debe River Walk Trail in a new light! You’ll cross the walking bridge, pausing midway for breathtaking views of the Kennebec River Gorge in the glow of sunset. You’ll then meander along a wide, paved trail, which provides a more intimate perspective of the …
Join the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) for a refreshing snowshoe hike under the stars! Discover the contrasting beauty of snow and darkness as you meander along the Pinnacle Trail, which culminates at The Pinnacle. During this outing, SAORP coaches will share their expertise and offer tips for experienced and novice snowshoers alike. The …
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