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.
AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING SERIES
The Dewey Mountain after school series features 1-2 hour sessions focusing on various outdoor topics. The main goal is to develop a life-long love of the outdoors while tapping into participants creativity and willingness to learn. These programs aim to encourage a love of outdoor activity and foster a respect of the natural world and make for prepared outdoor explorers.

Outdoor Living Skills Series :
Dates: Wednesday June 2, Friday June 4, Monday June 7, Wednesday June 9, Friday June 11
Time: 5:30-7pm
Cost: $20 for 5 sessions. Registration required
Kids: 8-12
Max: 10
Recommended for: New to the outdoors, Interest in learning outdoor skills
What to expect: Learn some outdoor skills through fun and games.
Description: Get an introduction to “what’s in the pack” learn the basics of using a map and compass, tie some knots, and build a shelter!
Wilderness Safety series:
Dates: Tuesday June 8, Thursday June 10,  Tuesday June 15
Time: 5:30 - 6:30
Cost: Free. Registration required
Kids: 8-14
Max: 10
Recommended for: Kids who want to learn about the safety and preparedness in the outdoors
What to expect: Continue the learning and education of what it takes to safely plan, travel and play in the outdoors in various disciplines.
Description: Learn some basic first aid, treatments and preventions.
Disc Golf Clinic
Dates: June 18th,  
Time: 5:30-6:30
Cost: Free, registration required
Kids: 8-14
Max: 10-12
Recommended for: Kids interested in the sport of disc golf
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 kids to the sport. This is a 2 time session on how to play disc golf. We will discuss the basics of the game, the equipment necessary to play, and basic throwing techniques.

Youth Mountain Bike League 2021

Looking for a fun group of kids to hit the trails with this summer? Yes!?! Then the Dewey Youth Mountain Bike League is for you!!
We are signing up kids between the ages of 9 & 14 to ride with us every Thursdays in July and August from 5:30-6:30pm starting on July 1st. Our first few sessions will be located at Dewey Mountain, and as we get to know the group we will start to explore the trail networks in Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, and Wilmington. Parents and volunteers welcome!
The focus of the Youth Mountain Bike League will be on having fun while touching on tips on techniques to becoming a safe, confident rider.

Cost = $35 for the summer

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:  July 20, 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
June 17, July 9, 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.
MEET AN OUTDOOR PROFESIONAL
Dates & time: To be determined
Cost: Free, registration required
Recommended for: Anyone interested in the outdoors for recreational and professional pursuits
Description: This family oriented series is designed to get a sense of the opportunities and professions available to kids in the outdoor field. Each session will feature a professional in their own field who will discuss what they do for a living and how they got there. Families will then have the opportunity to “ask the outdoor pro”. 

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. Designed for kids ages 8-12, the Adventure Club features hiking, rock climbing, 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 OPENING SOON!

July Sessions

Thursday, July 1:
Dewey fun day! Meet at Dewey at 9 am; pick-up at 3 pm. Activities include: Initiative games, hike to the top, and outdoor living skills demonstrations.
Monday, July 5:
Ampersand Mountain hike! Meet at trailhead at 9 am; pickup at 2:30pm.
Wednesday, July 7:
Dewey survival day; dropoff 9 am; pick up at 1 pm. Learn some basic survival skills! Build a shelter, set up a tarp, start a fire, purify water, learn about the 4 essentials, etc.
Tuesday, July 13:
Paddle day! Meet at Pine Street Bridge at 9 am; pick-up at Farm Bridge in Bloomingdale at noon.
Thursday, July 15:
More Dewey fun! Meet at Dewey at 9 am; pick-up at 3 pm. Activities include: Mountain biking, games, leave no trace demonstration, and other activities. Don’t have a mountain bike? Let us know.  
Monday, July 19: 
Mountain bike day! Bloomingdale Bog trip. Meet at trailhead at 9 am; pickup at noon
Wednesday, July 21:
Saranac Lake day! Meet at Nori’s at 9 am; pick-up at 3 pm. We will walk through the Pines to Baker Mountain, hike Baker, eat lunch at the top, then walk back to town for a visit with Historic Saranac Lake. 
Tuesday, July 27:
Orienteering challenge! Meet at Dewey at 9 am; pickup at noon​
Thursday, July 29:
Summer Dewey Day! Hiking, biking, fun and games, special guests and more!

August Sessions

Monday, August 2:
Dewey Outdoor Living Skills day. Meet at 10 am; pickup at 3 pm.
Wednesday, August 4:
VIC day! . Meet at 10 am; pickup at noon
Tuesday,August 10:
Lake Kushaqua and Loon lake mountain bike ride! Meet in Onchiota (Where the road intersects “Kushaqua Mud-Pond Rd”) at 9 am; pick up at 1 pm at drop off spot.
Thursday, August 12:
Lake Flower Kayak day. Meet at Lake Flower boat Launch at 9 am. Pick up at noon.
Monday, August 16:
Climbing day at Paul Smiths? (Not finalized yet)
Wednesday, August 18:
Pisgah mountain bike day. Meet at Pisgah at 10 am. Pick up at 1 pm.
Tuesday, August 24:
Stand up paddle board day. Meet down at Trudeau Institute  at 9 am. Pickup at noon.
Thursday, August 26:
Frisbee golf tournament at Dewey
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