Working to revitalize Skowhegan, Maine
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!
Grab your popcorn and slip on your most comfortable sweatpants (assuming you aren't already wearing them)! Join in as we watch The Game Changers (TV-MA) produced by Arnold Swarzenagger, Jackie Chan and James Cameron! This documentary centers around James Wilks who travels the world on a quest for the truth about meat, protein, and strength, …
Grab your popcorn and slip on your most comfortable sweatpants (assuming you aren't already wearing them)! Join in as we watch National Parks Adventure (PG), directed by Greg MacGillivray. Check out the movie trailer here: https://youtu.be/0iqF2Tk_1WA One hundred years ago, areas of great natural beauty were declared "protected" for eternity. A team of modern day …
You know the drill--throw on a new pair of sweatpants and grab your snacks! Join in as we watch The Dawn Wall (PG-13), directed by Josh Lowell and Peter Mortimer. Check out the movie trailer here: https://youtu.be/5Hc8tB9uhho In an unbelievable story of perseverance, free climber Tommy Caldwell and climbing partner Kevin Jorgeson attempt to scale …
Want to watch a movie with us? Grab some snacks and a fluff blanket! We'll be watching Dancing with the Birds (PG), directed by Huw Cordey and voiced by Stephen Fry. Check out the movie trailer here: https://youtu.be/i6po8dWuvCI From ruffling their majestic feathers to nailing im-peck-able courtship routines, birds in paradise flaunt their best moves …
Is your travel bug going wild? No fear! Join in as we watch “Magical Andes” (S1, E1) (Rated PG), created by Luis Ara and Alexandra Hardorf. From Argentina to Colombia, this stunning documentary follows five characters who share their deep connection to South America's majestic mountains. This episode will be in Spanish with English subtitles. …
Take some time to watch this breathtaking, artistic film set in mid-70s coastal Australia. We follow a group of adolescent boys as they learn some major life lessons through surfing. This movie contains adult themes--parents use caution. Check out the trailer here: https://www1.maine.gov/benefits/account/login.html There will be a live chat room for us to connect …
Join the SAORP coaches as we watch Okja. “For 10 idyllic years, young Mija has been caretaker and constant companion to Okja--a massive animal and an even bigger friend--at her home in the mountains of South Korea. But that changes when family-owned, multinational conglomerate Mirando Corporation takes Okja for themselves and transports her to New …
Join the SAORP coaches as we watch the documentary Chasing Coral. “Coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. Divers, photographers and scientists set out on an ocean adventure to discover why the reefs are disappearing and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world.” Rated PG. Check out the trailer here: …
Join the SAORP coaches as we watch Solo. “The movie tells the story of Álvaro Vizcaíno, a surfer that, walking by the coast of Fuerteventura, slipped down a cliff and was injured. Aisled and alone, for 48 hours on a little creek of the island until he was rescued.” Check out the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV1yuGeULKE …
Join the SAORP coaches as we watch Untamed Romania. “Beyond the commotion of the cities in Romania, there is a world unbeknown to anyone. Mountains, ancient forests and expansive wetlands provide undisturbed habitats to many of the continent's most iconic creatures. A beautifully realized celebration of Romania's natural beauty and diversity in all its splendor, …
Free outdoor programming is made possible thanks to these generous partners:
