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!
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Family Headlamp Snowshoe Hike (Cancelled Due to Weather)
February 18, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Bring your family and friends for a refreshing snowshoe hike under the stars! Discover the contrasting beauty of snow and darkness as you meander along the Yankee Woodlot Trail, which culminates at Taylor Field. During this outing, Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) coaches will share their expertise and offer tips for experienced and novice snowshoers alike. We especially encourage parents and their kids to come out since school’s out for the week!
The hike will be a little over one mile with moderate changes in elevation. This trail is perfect for all ages and skill levels; it’s even pet-friendly! Don’t forget to bring poop bags and clean up after your pet! Bring a headlamp or flashlight if you have one, and if you need to borrow snowshoes, let us know!
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/mnkgQ7NvdbZ8VYYcA
Photo by Gabriele Motter on Unsplash.
This program has been cancelled due to weather.
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
