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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Rise ‘N’ Snowshoe
February 8, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Discover the joy of winter and the freedom of snowshoeing with the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP)! The rolling terrains of Lakewood Golf Course offer scenic views and challenging slopes. You can even catch a glimpse of Sugarloaf Mountain on the Top of the World Trail! Our SAORP coaches will share their expertise and offer tips for experienced and novice snowshoers alike. Follow your hike with a cross-country ski or a toasty rest in the warming hut.
The trails are suitable for all ages and abilities; they’re even pet-friendly! Don’t forget to bring poop bags and clean up after your pet! If you need to borrow snowshoes, let us know!
This program is hosted in partnership with Lakewood Golf Course, and parking fees have been graciously sponsored by the Jim Browne Foundation. However, donations are welcomed! Meet at the warming hut just across the street from the Lakewood Clubhouse.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/sfrP5dHTKMBeyPfV7
Photo By Bonnie Kittle on Unsplash.
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
