SUMMER 2021
HAPPENINGS & PROGRAMS

We are excited to announce the Dewey Mountain Outdoor Summer Learning Series for families and kids. Our goal is to introduce children and families to the skills, safety considerations, and different ways to enjoy the outdoors.
​Dewey Mountain Recreation Center Summer programming is made affordable and/or free to local families through the generous financial support of the Town of Harrietstown.

FAMILY RECREATION SERIES

Beyond our summer youth sessions, we are also making a family recreational series available for different sports and events. Our goal is to get families active, learn something new and have fun. The events are designed for the “never-have-I-evers” but we welcome all families interested. There will be 3 sessions per clinic, and will be repeated for July and August.  These sessions will vary in length.

FAMILY DISC GOLF CLINIC
Dates: August 9,
Time: 5:30-7pm
Cost: Free, registration required
Recommended for: New to sport to advanced abilities welcome
What to expect: Disc golf is designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages! It is an up and coming sport that doesn’t require much other than discs (which will be provided) and a course. 
Description: With the recent addition of a disc golf course on the trails at Dewey, we are excited to introduce families to the sport with a 3 session series on how to play disc golf. We will discuss the basics of the game, the equipment necessary to play, and basic throwing techniques.
BIKE TUNING CLINIC
August 11
Time: 5:30-7pm
Cost: Free, registration required
Recommended for: All skill levels
What to expect: Learn some basic skills to be more self-sufficient on a bike.
Description: This intro clinic is to get kids and adults familiar with their bike. It will include equipment to have on rides, things to clean and maintain your bike, recommendations of rides in the area and more.

DEWEY MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE CLUB

​The Dewey Mountain Adventure Club is a youth program sponsored by Dewey Mountain Friends that provides opportunities for a variety of outdoor activities throughout the summer. Depending on the activity, this is for kids ages 8-12, the Adventure Club features hiking, orienteering, paddling, mountain biking, and more. Sessions are led by Chris Makowicki "Mak", and a special guest. In addition to outdoor recreation, each session also includes a short lesson about subjects like Leave No Trace, wilderness rescue, wildlife, outdoor living skills and more. 

ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR
ADVENTURE CLUB NOW OPEN!!

August Sessions

Wednesday, August 4:
VIC day! Meet at 10 am in VIC parking lot; pickup at 3 pm
https://www.paulsmiths.edu/vic/
Ages: 8-12
Tuesday, August 10:
Mountain Bike day! Bloomingdale Bog trip. Meet at Saranac Lake trailhead at 10 am; pick up at noon.
https://www.saranaclake.com/nature-and-historic-walks/bloomingdale-bog-trail (How to get there)
​Ages: 9-12
Thursday, August 12:
Lake Colby Kayak day. Meet at Lake Colby beach. We will offer 2 sessions, please only sign up for 1 session.
Session 1: Drop off at 4:00, pick up at 5:30.
Session 2: Drop off at 6, pick up at 7:30.
​Ages: 9-12
Monday, August 16: 
 Dewey leave no trace. Participate in activities and games that will help you better understand what it means to “Leave no trace” in the outdoors! Meet at Dewey at 10 am; pick up at noon.
Ages: 8-12
Wednesday, August 18:
Pisgah mountain bike day. Meet at Pisgah at 10 am. Pick up at noon.
​Ages: 9-12
Tuesday, August 24:
Paddle day! Meet at Pine Street Bridge at 9 am; pick-up at Farm Bridge in Bloomingdale at noon.
Ages: 10-12
Thursday, August 26:
Disc golf tournament at Dewey
​Meet at 11 am; pick up at 1 pm.
​Ages: 8-12
deweymountain@gmail.com
​518-891-2697
HOURS OF OPERATIONS:
CLOSED FOR THE WINTER SEASON