Encore Adventures Kayaking Club - Summer
Activity Transfer FunctionRP-2025 Summer Programs|#RP9171.411
Jun 20, 2025 - Aug 1, 2025
50 yrs +, Mixed
Adventure, Nature & OutdoorsAdults 50+
Description
Paddling season is around the corner and it’s time to start spending your time and energy outdoors exploring Centennial Lake and making new friends. Learn kayak paddling strokes, how to read the water conditions and practice safety techniques in this fun, social and safe environment. The first meeting covers the skills taught in a Kayak Paddling Basics class and you’ll refine those skills as you explore Centennial Lake on the following weeks! This club can meet the paddling basics requirement for paddling trips. Program is part of the Encore Adventure Series. No experience necessary; all equipment supplied for use during the program. Info: Matt Medicus, 410-313-1769 or mmedicus@howardcountymd.gov.
Visit www.tinyurl.com/HCRPAdventure for more Adventure & Outdoor opportunities including Nite Bite Fishing! Scroll down for more important program notes.
No meeting 7/4.
Activity meeting dates
Jun 20, 2025 - Aug 1, 2025
Fri8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
More Information
SupervisorMatt Medicus Ext. 1769
Number of sessions6
DepartmentRecreation & Parks
SkillFA FY25 - FA FY26
Registration dates
ResidentsMar 5, 2025 6:00 PM to Aug 1, 2025
Non-residentsMar 12, 2025 6:00 PM to Aug 1, 2025
$75.00
Full
Waiting List registration is open.
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Notes
Encore Adventures are your opportunity to dabble in a variety of outdoor skills! Try your hand at paddling a kayak, learn the basics of archery, go fishing around Centennial Lake, get a grip on our indoor rock climbing wall and much more. Earn a certificate and patch for completing at least five Encore Adventure activities within a two-year period.
Detailed info will be emailed about a week prior to the program start. No experience necessary and all equipment provided for use during the program; paddlers may bring their own boat and/or life jacket pending approval by instructor. Minimal swimming ability required – we do not intentionally capsize the boats but kayaks can and do flip over. Life jackets are provided and required during the class.
Participation in this Club can meet the Paddling Basics requirement for future HCRP Float trips. For more information contact Matt Medicus, 410-313-1769 or mmedicus@howardcountymd.gov. Consult only this program status line within one hour of the program start time: 410-313-4451, press option 1 THEN option 4.
Other Paddling Basics classes not specific to 50+ available for adults on weekends – search for RP9125 or see page 68 in the Spring/Summer Activity Guide.
Visit www.tinyurl.com/HCRPAdventure for more Adventure & Outdoor opportunities.
No meeting 7/4.