20 20 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES For more information on Outdoor Adventures contact Greg Velzy at 748-1124 or [email protected]. Sunday, June 24, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Course 33721 Saturday, July 14 , 8:30-11:30 a.m. Course 33722 Maintenance Sunday, Aug. 26, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Course 33764 This class is designed to introduce the basics of bicycle maintenance and Saturday, Sept. 29, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Course 33765 repair. The class will offer hands-on instruction in trouble shooting, brake and gear adjustments, tire changing and roadside repairs. It also will cover proper bike fit, safety, and riding tips. Minimum age is 10. There is no fee, Whitewater 101- “Sit-on-Top” Kayaking - River but class size is limited so registration is required. NoTrips previous whitewater experience is needed for this trip, Carytown in Westchester Commons, Midlothian which is designed for those wanting to explore the easier Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Free rapids stretch of the James River, from Pony Pasture to Reedy June 21 Course 33718 Creek in Richmond on “user friendly” sit-on-top . This is Aug. 16 Course 33719 a great way to get a feeling for whitewater paddling without the rigors of being inside a true whitewater . Bike Riding ABC’s ability required. Rental includes kayak and all equipment. Are you just getting back into biking, and want tips and tricks to build Minimum age 11, Youth, ages 11-13, must be accompanied by confidence and feel more comfortable riding on various surfaces? Maybe an actively participating adult. Max weight of 235 lbs. due to you have a new bike with different gearing and brakes? This class is kayak limitations. It is strongly suggested that you have some designed to improve your riding skills and knowledge. How do you shift previous paddling experience. for hills? How do you deal with rough surfaces? Are you seated properly James River Park System, Pony Pasture on your bike? We also will cover correct bike fit, safety and brief trouble 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $70 ($80 w/rental) shooting of brake and gear adjustments. The ride will be a mix of empty Sunday, May 6 Course 33331 roads and fitness trails. You will need to bring an operable bike and helmet. Saturday, June 2 Course 33742 For ages 11 and older Sunday, July 8 Course 33743 Chesterfield Juvenile Courts parking lot, 7000 Lucy Corr Blvd. Saturday, Aug. 4 Course 33744 Thursday, July 5, 6-9 p.m. $15 Course 33859 Sunday, Sept. 9 Course 33779 “Sit-on-Top” Kayaking: Full Moon River Trip ADVENTURES Chesterfield County’s professional, certified instructors will teach safety and the basic techniques needed to get out for a LearnKayaking from the 101 best! — ChesterfieldIntroduction Parks to Calmand Recreation Water hasPaddling been the brief evening paddle down a short stretch of the James River leader in kayaking instruction in this region for over 30 years. Join the through very mild whitewater, on “user friendly” sit-on-top region's most experienced staff and learn how to paddle the correct kayaks, with the bonus of the rising full moon. Swimming way with our professional instructors! This class is designed for the ability is required. Previous river paddling experience is person who wants to learn the basics of flat-water kayaking. The class strongly recommended for this trip. Max weight 235 lbs. due covers entries, exits, strokes, safety and the equipment needed to start to kayak limitations. kayaking. An optional tour of the Dutch Gap Conservation Area is included. James River Park System, Pony Pasture Rental includes kayak and all equipment. Swimming ability is required. Monday, June 25; 6-9 p.m. $40 ($45 with rental) Minimum age is 11, and youths 11-13 must be accompanied by an actively Course 33723 participating adult. Max weight 250 lbs. due to kayak limitations. Dutch Gap Conservation Area, 251 Henricus Park Road LearnKayaking from the 201 best! — ChesterfieldBeginner WhitewaterParks and Recreation 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $70 ($80 w/ rental) has been the leader in whitewater instruction in this region Sunday, April 22 Course 33329 for over 30 years. Join the regions’ most experienced Sunday, June 3 Course 33735 staff and learn how to paddle whitewater the correct Saturday, July 14 Course 33736 way in true whitewater kayaks with Chesterfield County’s Sunday, Aug. 12 Course 33737 professional instructors! Spend Day 1 on flat water learning Saturday, Sept. 8 Course 33738 technique, safety, and control. Day 2 is a whitewater river trip to introduce river reading and , and refine skills. JoinKanawha us paddling Canal on the Paddle Historic Kanawha Canal in Richmond! Use sit- Swimming ability required. Minimum age is 13. All equipment on-top or recreational kayaks for this exploratory journey on the first provided. Max weight 235 lbs. due to kayak limitations. commercial canal system in the country that has been vacated for Dutch Gap Conservation Area, 251 Henricus Park Road/James decades. The instructors cover all safety and history for this step back in River Park System, Pony Pasture time. Renting provides all needed equipment. Minimum age is 11. Youth, Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $140 ages 11-13, must be accompanied by an actively participating adult. April 28-29 Course 33332 Max weight of 235 lbs. due to kayak limitations. May 12-13 Course 33333 James River Park System, Pumphouse Park June 9-10 Course 33745 $35 ($40 w/rental) June 30-July 1 Course 33746 Saturday, April 21 8:30 -11:30 a.m. Course 33322 July 28-29 Course 33747 Thursday, May 31 6-9 p.m. Course 33720 Aug. 11-12 Course 33748 Register at www.chesterfield.gov/parks • 804-748-1623 21 21 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES For more information on Outdoor Adventures contact Greg Velzy at 748-1124 or [email protected].

Whitewater Rafting LearnWhitewater from the Kayakbest! Chesterfield Play Days Parks and Recreation has been the Experience Riverside Outfitters Lower James River Rafting leader in whitewater instruction in this region for over 30 years. trip on Richmond’s award-winning white water! The excursion This after-work, instructional time is for both newer whitewater kayakers will begin and end at the Riverside Outfitters shop in Stratford who wish to get time on the water (especially those without a boat), Hills … they’ll take care of the shuttling. You will put in near the and intermediate level paddlers who want individualized coaching. Boulevard Bridge. Paddle into the biggest rapids the James Chesterfield's professional instructors are there to give pointers, answer River has to offer, right through the heart of downtown with a questions, and for safety. Sessions will be held at Pony Pasture Rapids break for provided refreshments at Belle Isle. This is easily one of with no down river runs. Completion of a previous whitewater kayak class Richmond’s best adventures! Minimum age is 12. is required. All equipment is included. Minimum age is 13. Riverside Outfitters, 6836 Old Westham Road James River Park System, Pony Pasture Saturdays, 1:30-4 p.m. $60 Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m. $29 May 5 Course 33341 May 9 Course 33327 Aug. 4 Course 33761 May 23 Course 33328 June 13 Course 33727 Stand Up Paddle Boarding (S U P): Instruction June 27 Course 33728 Goingand Tours into its’ eighth year, Black teaches Stand July 11 Course 33729 Up Paddle Boarding in Chesterfield. Black Dog Paddle was the July 25 Course 33730 first to certify ACA SUP instructors in Central Virginia, so you Aug. 8 Course 33731 are guaranteed to receive the best possible instruction! Take a Aug. 22 Course 33732 class then take an ECO-Tour. Lessons cover all the basics as well Sept. 12 (5 - 7:30 p.m.) Course 33733 as safety, strokes, and balance and include a shorter ECO-tour. Sept. 19 (4:30 - 7 p.m.) Course 33734 ECO-tours are just about paddling in nature! All essential gear is provided: SUP board, paddle, PFD, and leash. Maximum weight ChesterfieldWhitewater County's Kayaking: professional Intermediate instructors Skillswill teach Trip higher level limit is 235 lbs. due to equipment stability. Minimum age is 12, a techniques and practice drills during this downriver trip/clinic. The participating adult must accompany youth ages 12-15. individualized instruction can be a follow-up to the Beginner class and/or Dutch Gap Conservation Area, 251 Henricus Park Road = DG for the intermediate level paddler. Completion of a previous whitewater Robious Landing Park, 3600 James River Rd. = RLP kayak class is required. Minimum age 13. Saturdays, $79 James River Park System, Reedy Creek June 2 - DG - 8:30 a.m.-noon Course 33751 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $60 ($70 w/rental) June 23 - DG - 8:30 a.m.-noon Course 33752 Saturday, May 5 Course 33326 July 7 - RLP - 8:30-11:30 a.m. Course 33753 Sunday, June 3 Course 33725 August 11 - RLP - 8:30-11:30 a.m. Course 33754 Saturday, July 7 Course 33726 September - 8 DG - 8:30 a.m.-noon Course 33755 Saturday, Aug. 25 Course 33766 September - 22 DG - 8:3 0 a.m.-noon Course 33780

JoinWhitewater us on this longer — Full evening Moon whitewater Paddle kayak trip down the James JoinBald Capt. Eagle Mike Tours Ostrander, with Discover the James - Bald River, using either sit-on-top or whitewater kayaks, as the nearly full Eagle Tours, on his 24-foot pontoon boat for this unique and moon rises in front of us! Previous river paddling experience is required. spectacular experience on the James River. After boarding the Minimum age is 15. Swimming ability is required. Completion of a two- boat, watch the sun rise while seeing our national symbol up day, Beginner Whitewater Kayak class is required if using a whitewater close and personal. Minimum age is 15. Space is limited; register kayak. early. Private charters are also available. James River Park System, Pony Pasture Deep Bottom Boat Landing, 9525 Deep Bottom Road Tuesday, June 26, 6-10 p.m. $40 ($45 w/rental) Course 33724 9:30-11:30 a.m. $50 Thursday, May 10 Course 33312 River Rescue Refresher Thursday, June 28 Course 33716 Practice and get updates on river safety and rescue skills that every Thursday, July 19 Course 33717 paddler should know. This will include swift-water wading, swimming, Thursday, Sept. 20 w/sturgeon! Course 33715 throw ropes, self-rescues, and boat rescues. Swimming and Class II+ paddling ability is required. Previous Swiftwater Rescue class is very strongly recommended. Life jackets and helmets are required and can be supplied if needed. Minimum age is 15. James River Park System, TBA Sunday, July 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $50 Course 33750

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50+ S.U.P. (Stand Up Paddle Boarding) 50+ ACTIVITIES Going into the eighth year, Black Dog Paddle teaches Stand Up Paddle Boarding to the 50+, fun-loving crowd! Black Dog Paddle 50+ Kayak Calm Water Sampler was the first to certify ACA SUP instructors in Central Virginia, Geared towards the never-too-mature-to-have-fun crowd (50+), so you are guaranteed to receive the best possible instruction! here is your opportunity to see if the growing sport of kayaking is for Lessons cover all the basics as well as safety, strokes, and you. Professional instructors will teach the basic safety and paddling balance and include a short ECO-tour. All essential gear is techniques needed to get out for an evening paddle on calm water. provided, SUP board, paddle, PFD and leash. Maximum weight Sit-on-top and touring kayaks will be available for sampling. Swimming limit is 235 lbs. due to equipment stability. Minimum age is 50. ability is required. Max. weight 250 lbs. due to kayak limitations. Dutch Gap Conservation Area, 251 Henricus Park Road Dutch Gap Conservation Area, 251 Henricus Park Road Saturdays, noon-3:30 p.m. $79 6-8:30 p.m. $35 ($40 with rental) June 2 Course 33756 Thurs., April 26 Course 33324 June 23 Course 33757 Thurs., May 17 Course 33325 Sept. 8 Course 33758 Tues., June 19 Course 33740 Wed., July 18 Course 33741 Tues., Aug. 21 Course 33763 Geared50+ Introduction toward the 50+ to crowd, Indoor rock Rock climbing Climbing is a low impact activity that improves strength, flexibility, and coordination. 50+ Kayaking — River Paddling Sampler It’s almost like vertical yoga, but with visual goals and a Learn from the best! Chesterfield Parks and Recreation has been the greater sense of accomplishment. If wondering about your leader in Kayak instruction in our region for over 25 years. Geared ability, we use the analogy that if you can climb a short ladder, towards the 50+ crowd, here is your chance to see if river kayaking is then you are good to go. We have also discovered that many for you. Chesterfield County's professional, certified instructors will people prefer the controlled environs of an indoor setting to teach safety and the basic techniques needed for paddling down a short get their first taste of climbing. This includes a one-month stretch of the James River through mild, Class I-II riffles. User-friendly trial membership to the climbing gym effective when the "sit-on-top" kayaks will be used. Swimming ability is required. Max course begins. The needed gear, and a dedicated instructor for weight of 235 due to kayak limitations. coaching are all included. James River Park System, Pony Pasture Peak Experiences, 11421 Polo Cir, Midlothian, VA 23113 8:30 a.m. - noon $40 ($45 with rental) Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 23 Course 33775 June 7, 14, 21, 28 $80 Course 33762 Sunday, Aug. 5 Course 33776

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GearedFull Moon towards Trip the never too mature to have fun crowd, Chesterfield County's professional, certified instructors will teach safety and the basic techniques needed to get out for a brief evening paddle down a short stretch of the James River, through mild riffles on "user-friendly" sit-on-top kayaks with the bonus of the rising full moon. Swimming ability is required. Max weight of 235 due to kayak limitations. Previous river paddling experience is strongly recommended for this trip. James River Park System, Pony Pasture Monday, June 25; 6 - 9 p.m. $40 ($45 with rental) Course 33723

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Bring your group, organization, company, class, co-workers or Scout troop to the Chesterfield Challenge Course. The course consists of high and low elements designed to promote initiative and confidence, as well as strengthen group dynamics, communication and willingness to work together. Brochures are available upon request.

Details: Jan Olson, 751-4133 and [email protected]

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