The Clinton County Youth Bureau and Town of Plattsburgh Recreation Department will co-host a Family Winter Outdoor Adventure Program Feb. 17-19, 2009. The free, three-day program will introduce youths, 7 years of age and older and their families to such skills as hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, environmental issues, winter survival, team work and outdoor leadership skills. Previous hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing skills not required.
The three-day program will consist of:
1. Tuesday, Feb. 17 — Group will be introduced to snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at Cadyville Rec. Park.
2. Wednesday, Feb. 18 — Group will meet at Cumberland Head Rec. Park. Where they will snowshoe while learning how to navigate in the outdoors, learn about the environment and go on a scavenger hunt.
3. Thursday, Feb. 19 — Group will meet at Cliff Haven Rec. Park. Where they will snowshoe and learn some winter survival skills, as well as, work together in team games and activities.
All equipment will be provided. Hot chocolate will be served each day. The program will begin at 2 p.m. daily and end at 4 p.m. each afternoon. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to pre-register, call the Clinton County Youth Bureau, at 565-4750, between the hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Monday-Friday.
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