Skowhegan Outdoors

Whitewater Kayak Pool Sessions - Winter/Spring 2026
2026-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | ME
FIND MORE INFO AND REGISTER HERE: https://give.mainstreetskowhegan.org/campaigns/42627-whitewater-kayaking-pool-sessions
Whitewater Kayaking Pool Sessions are back for Winter/Spring 2026!
AYCC, Waterville – Sundays 2/22, 3/8, 3/22, 4/12, 4/26, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Waldo County YMCA, Belfast – Sundays 3/15, 3/29, 4/19, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
University of Maine at Farmington – Saturdays, TBD!!
Cost:
$15 per session
Format:
First hour – focused instruction as requested (wet exits, rolls, bracing, boat control, etc.)
Second hour – open pool practice
Safety & gear requirements:
Helmets are required any time you are in a boat in the pool
PFDs strongly recommended; spray skirts encouraged if you’re working on rolls
Boats must be completely clean before entering (no sand, mud, leaves, or “river funk”)
Borrowing gear:
A limited number of boats and gear are available by request during registration
If you borrow gear, you’ll be asked to stay a few extra minutes to help dump, dry, and load boats and equipment after the session
Participants should be comfortable in deep water, able to swim with a PFD, and prepared to get fully submerged. Youth participants will need a parent/guardian to complete required waivers and follow all YMCA/AYCC facility policies.

Morning Cross-Country Ski @ Lakewood Golf Course
2026-02-24 09:00 - 10:00 | Lakewood Golf Course, 803 Lakewood Road, Madison, ME, 04950, United States
** Weather dependent! Please check in with us via phone, email, or social media if you are concerned about conditions**
Start your morning with a free, relaxed, community cross-country ski session at Lakewood Golf Course. These outings are open to all levels and focus on enjoying winter movement, fresh air, and time on skis. We will bring skis and boots as requested, first come first serve.
Register Here: https://give.mainstreetskowhegan.org/campaigns/43043-morning-cross-country-ski-lakewood-golf-course/join
