Outdoor Adventure Programs

Offering a premiere source of instruction for 35 years, our adventure programs provide safe and professional classes in everything from family backpacking trips to sea kayaking.

Outdoor Adventure Programs (PDF)

Kayaking

• Flatwater, whitewater, and sea kayaking programs
• Focus on sports instruction to learn the necessary skills for future adventures in a safe environment
• Instructors are swift water rescue and American Canoe Association certified
• Offer private and group paddles

• Status of James River (overflow) - The Richmond Department of Public Utilities monitors and reports, in real time, pipe overflows along the James River on this interactive map.

Sailing

• Classroom-based instruction to cover the fundamentals of sailing
• Learn by experiencing
• Series program builds up to applying new skills out on the water

Backpacking

• Family-based trip designed for beginners
• Focus on learning safe practices for future backpacking adventures
• Positive learning atmosphere

Biking

• Bicycle maintenance programs help beginners learn to diagnose issues at home for future biking adventures
• Bikes can be brought from home or rented
• Biking trips suitable for all levels of riders

Additional Adventure Programs

• Bald Eagle tours
• Horseback riding
• Recreational tree climbing
• Stand Up Paddle Boarding
• Whitewater rafting