22 22 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES For more information on Outdoor Adventures contact Greg Velzy at 804-748-1124 or [email protected].

JoinRecreational the professional Tree arborists Climbing from Riverside Outfitters as they take WATER ADVENTURES you to new heights. For young and old alike. If you ever enjoyed Kanawha Canal History climbing in trees, here’s your chance to really go up. The experienced Join us paddling on the Historic Kanawha Canal in Richmond. Use staff of Riverside Outfitters will assist you as you ascend into the sit-on-top for this exploratory journey on the first commercial canopies of trees using specialized tree-climbing equipment. This canal system in the country which has been vacated for decades. We program is for ages 8 and older. Youth 8-13 must be accompanied by provide a brief overview of the history of the canals and the area, an adult. followed by basic paddling tips and safety considerations before Forest Hill Park, 4021 Forest Hill Ave enjoying the easy mosey-by- up the still waters of the canal. Saturday, Sept. 25, 1-3 p.m. $22 Course 39514 This trip is appropriate for those both with or without prior paddling Sunday, Oct. 10, 1-3 p.m. $22 Course 39515 experience. Renting provides all needed equipment. Minimum age is 11. Youth ages 11-13 must be accompanied by an actively participating adult. Max participant weight of 235 lbs. due to kayak ThisBicycle class Maintenanceis designed to introduce the basics of maintenance limitations. and repair. The class will offer hands-on instruction in trouble James Park System, Pumphouse Park shooting, brake and gear adjustments, tire changing, and roadside $35 ($40 w/rental) repairs. It will also cover proper bike fit, safety, and riding tips. Saturday, Sept. 11, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Course 38920 Minimum age is 12. Class size is limited, so registration is required. Sunday, Sept. 26, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Course 39511 Carytown , 14267 Winterfield Pkwy (Midlothian location) Thursdays, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Free - River Trips Sept. 23 Course 39507 This is a shorter version of our instructional trips on the easier Dec. 2 Course 39508 stretch of the James River, from Pony Pasture to Reedy Creek. This trip is best suited for those who have been down the river before that want to practice their skills, but not exclusive to that. LearnIntroduction horseback to riding Horseback fundamentals Riding in four classes. Course includes We will help novice paddlers safely navigate their way downstream proper techniques in handling, mounting, dismounting a horse, and discover the fun of river paddling. If you’ve already been fine posting to trot, diagonals, and canter preparation. Minimum age to tuning your skills, the staff will help you “step up your game” towards participate is 8. Wear long pants and shoes with a heel. an intermediate level. Both sit-on-top and traditional Whitewater Hunter Lane Stables, 3578 Hunter Lane kayaks are available (traditional whitewater kayaks require previous Mondays and Fridays, 6-7 p.m. $120 experience). Minimum age is 11. Youth ages 11-13 must be Sept. 27, Oct. 1, 4, 8 Course 39509 accompanied by an actively participating adult. Max participant weight of 235 lbs. due to kayak limitations. James River Park System, Pony Pasture JoinBald Capt. Eagle Mike Tours Ostrander with “Discover the James - Bald Eagle 8 a.m. - noon $45 ($50 w/rental) Tours” on his 24-foot pontoon for this unique and spectacular Sunday, Sept. 12 Course 38956 experience on our local James River. This two-hour tour focuses on Saturday, Oct. 9 Course 39519 the eight territories of resident bald eagles in the six-mile stretch of the James River known as Jefferson’s Reach. Learn about, and see for Kayaking - Whitewater Play Days yourself, the conservation success story of bald eagles on the James Learn from the best. Chesterfield Parks and Recreation has been the River. In 1975, there were none and now they are plentiful enough to leader in whitewater instruction in this region for over 30 years. This get up-close and personal. Minimum age is 15. Limited space, max of after-work, instructional time is for both newer whitewater kayakers 4; register early. Private charters are also available. who wish to get time on the water (especially those without a Deep Bottom Boat Landing, 9525 Deep Bottom Road boat), and intermediate level paddlers who would like individualized 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. $90 coaching. Chesterfield’s professional instructors are there to give Thursday, Aug. 26 Course 38913 pointers, answer questions, and provide safety. Sessions will be held Thursday, Sept. 16 Course 38945 at Pony Pasture Rapids with no down-river runs. Completion of a Thursday, Oct. 14 (10 a.m. - noon) Course 38946 previous whitewater kayak class is required. Minimum age is 13. All equipment is included. Max participant weight of 235 lbs. due to kayak limitations. James River Park System, Pony Pasture Wednesdays $29 Aug. 25, 6-8:30 p.m. Course 38934 Sept. 8, 5-7:30 p.m. Course 38935 Sept. 15, 4:30-7 p.m. Course 38936

Register at www.chesterfield.gov/parks • 804-748-1623 23 23 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES For more information on Outdoor Adventures contact Greg Velzy at 804-748-1124 or [email protected].

50+ PROGRAMS Whitewater Kayak Rolling Clinics Learn and practice kayak rolling during the off-season. Qualified Kayaking - 50+ Calm Water Samplers instructors will teach and review rolls in a manner appropriate Geared towards the never too mature to have fun crowd (50+), this for beginner or experienced kayakers. Kayaks and equipment are is your opportunity to see if the growing sport of kayaking is for available. Personal kayaks need to be cleaned before use in the pool. you. Professional instructors will teach the basic safety and paddling Minimum age is 13. Previous kayaking experience is required. techniques needed to get out for an evening on calm Manchester YMCA, 7540 Hull Street Rd. water. Sit-on-top and touring kayaks will be available for sampling. Sundays, 5:30-8 p.m. $50 ($55 w/rental) ability is required. Max participant weight of 250 lbs. due Nov. 21 Course 39516 to kayak limitations. Dec. 12 Course 39517 Dutch Gap Conservation Area, 251 Henricus Park Road Jan. 9 Course 39518 $35 ($40 with rental) Thursday, Aug. 19, 6-8:30 p.m. (full moon) Course 38923 Sunday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Course 39513

Geared50+ Introduction toward the 50+ to crowd, Horseback you can learnRiding horseback riding fundamentals in four classes. Course includes proper techniques in handling, mounting, dismounting, posting to trot, diagonals and canter preparation. Wear long pants and shoes with a heel. Hunter Lane Stables, 3578 Hunter Lane Mondays and Friday, 6-7 p.m. $120 Sept. 13, 17, 20, 24 Course 39510

Other programs that would interest 50+ers: - Bicycle Maintenance - Kanawha Canal paddles - Bald Eagle Tours - Biking - Intro to Riding Off-Pavement (Trails)

SKATEBOARDING OllieSkateboarding the gap, –the Charlottesville ledge, air out of the Skate bowl. ParkGrab your board and ride the concrete waves of Virginia's most exciting new skate park, Charlottesville Skate Park in Charlottesville. Charlottesville Skate Park consists of a large street plaza section with ledges, rails, hips, banks, and quarter pipes. There is a separate bowl section with small, medium, and large bowls. It’s fun for all levels of skateboarding, whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned pro. Participants must provide their own skateboard and helmet. Helmets are required to participate. Bring a bag lunch to enjoy after the skate session. For ages 10-16. Meet at Rockwood Nature Center’s parking lot Saturday Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $17 Course 39412

OllieSkateboarding the gap, grind –the Virginia ledge, air Beach out of the Woodstock bowl. Grab your Skate board Park and ride the concrete waves of Virginia Beach's brand-new Woodstock Skate Park. The park features a large skate plaza with banks, rails, ledges, and rails as well as large bowl and a snake run. Woodstock has something for all levels of skateboarding whether you are just getting started or are a seasoned pro. Participants must provide their own skateboard and helmet. Helmets are required to participate. Bring a bag lunch to enjoy after the skate session. For ages 10-16. Meet at Rockwood Nature Center’s parking lot Saturday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $22 Course 39429

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