Outdoor Fitness with Matt – Certified Personal Trainer | June 9, 16, 23, 30
HIIT: High-intensity interval training experience designed to build strength, endurance, and agility in the fresh air. Using bodyweight exercises, functional movements, and minimal equipment, each session keeps you moving with explosive bursts and active recovery.
Rucksack Walk: A low-impact but challenging way to build endurance, strength, and mental toughness. Carrying a weighted pack, we’ll trek through scenic trails, improving cardio, core stability, and resilience with every step.
Trail Building 101 w/ Somerset Woods Trustees | June 7
Join us for an introduction to trail building at Wesserunsett Stream Preserve on National Trails Day! Rachel Cheatham-McFadden will be leading a trail-building how-to that will include leveling and widening tread, removing stumps, eliminating brush, and side-hill digging. This event is open to individuals of all ages, but participants should expect physical labor, fun, but sometimes challenging work, and a great time! This event will be followed up with a tailgate potluck. Please reach out to Rachel directly at (rachel@somersetwoodstrustees.org) to register.
Yoga with Jill | June 3, 10, 17, 24
Experience a free beginner-friendly yoga class led by Jill Satnam from Wood and Waters Yoga. She returns on Tuesdays through the summer, outdoors!
Skowhegan Paddling Club | June 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 17, 19, 29
Let’s paddle! All experience levels welcome. We have several events upcoming in June. We will recurrently offer Intro to Whitewater Kayaking in The Forks and Stand-Up Paddle Boarding at Lake George, along with attendance at two Maine special paddling events on the weekend of June 7 – 8. We will come together to caravan and run the Kennebec River on the 29th! All paddling gear included. Please RSVP and include what gear you need to participate.
Open Bench Hour: Be Your Own Bike Mechanic | June 5, 19
Open Bench Hour is an all-ages drop-in program open to the community to work on your own bike. Work independently or with guidance using our repair stands, benches, and tools. A Basecamp mechanic and volunteers are available to assist and answer questions. This program is open to anyone, no mechanical experience required. This is a learning space!
Love Maine Trails: River’s Edge Bike Park Clean-Up | June 12
We’re thrilled to announce our participation in Love Maine Trails Month 2025! Join us for a trail stewardship project at the River’s Edge Bike Park. Let’s come together to care for Maine’s beautiful trails. Volunteers needed! RSVP now to be a part of this meaningful experience. #LoveMaineTrailsMonth
Main Street Skowhegan River Days #1 | June 27
Kick off summer vacation in Skowhegan with an afternoon of outdoor fun featuring carriage rides, biking, and more!
Community Bike Ride | June 20
Join us at Quarry Road Trails in Waterville for an easy to intermediate “mountain bike” ride. Bikes provided for those who register!
Skowhegan Running Club | June 4, 11, 18, 25
Feel safer running in a group? Want to find new routes with new friends? Join us on Tuesdays for either a road run or trail run. All experience levels welcome. We will always meet at Basecamp Gear Library and decide on location. Routes will be “challenge by choice”.
Somerset Woods Trustees Stewardship Events | June 13, 28
Get involved in caring for our local trails and natural spaces by joining Somerset Woods Trustees at various properties. Whether it’s trail maintenance, habitat restoration, education, or general upkeep, your help makes a lasting impact on our community’s outdoor spaces. Please reach out to Rachel directly at (rachel@somersetwoodstrustees.org) to register.
Youth Summer Learning Series
Skowhegan Outdoors is a community-driven outdoor recreation initiative dedicated to ensuring that everyone—regardless of background or experience—has access to free, guided outdoor activities and equipment. We are proud to offer a variety of summer camp-like experiences designed specifically for youth ages 14 and older. All of our Summer Learning Series programs are free to attend, with food and gear provided. No prior outdoor experience is necessary. Each series runs as a day program throughout the week and concludes with a memorable overnight adventure to apply new skills, build friendships, and explore the outdoors together.
Intro to Geocaching | June 16
Discover the world of geocaching with us at beautiful Philbrick Trails! This beginner-friendly event will teach you how to use GPS or a smartphone to search for hidden treasures around the park. It’s a fun, family-friendly way to explore the outdoors and learn a new hobby that blends adventure, navigation, and nature.
Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp
65 Water St. (Riverside)
Skowhegan, ME 04976
HOURS:
MONDAY: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
TUESDAY: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
THURSDAY: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
FRIDAY: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
SATURDAY: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
SUNDAY: Closed
or by appointment!
Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp Memberships
FREE for Somerset County Residents - Free gear lending from the Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp during open hours or by appointment!
$50 - Non-resident single membership
$75 - Non-resident family membership
1-year membership to Community Gear Lending Library!