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Overnight Outdoor Adventure Canoe Camp

 

During this four day overnight ca- noeing camp, participants will learn paddle skills and paddle roughly 25 miles on the New River in north- western NC. Campers will spend each night at a new campsite as we navigate our way down the river. There’s plenty of time for swim- ming and camp games along the way. Participants must be able to swim 50 meters and be comfortable in the water.

Campers must bring lunch and wa- ter for the first day of camp, and provide their own sleeping bag and pad. 10 campers max per session. 12-15 year olds.

Session 1: June 20-23

Session 2: June 27-30

Fee: . Fee includes all equipment, meals, in- struction and transportation

 

Outdoor Adventure Programs Registration Information: Registration begins February 20th online only at https://webtrac.asheville.nc.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/wbsplash.
If you have trouble registering online or need more infor- mation please contact Christine Murawski at 828-251-4080. Registrations will not be accepted by email.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

All outdoor activities are weather dependent. Activity location and the type of activity offered during camp may vary based on weather and river conditions. We will do our best to offer comparable activi- ties, as we do not offer refunds due to changes in activities.

Campers may attend more than one camp, but may not attend both sessions of the same camp.

All camps meet at the Oakley Recreation Center – 749 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC.

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Big Outdoor Adventure Camp (12-14yrs)

We’ll spend four days adventuring in Western North Carolina & Eastern Tennessee! Activities include tubing at Deep Creek, caving, the chance to climb a ropes course or mountain biking and rafting the Ocoee (Class IV) river. Camp runs 9am-5pm Monday-Tuesday, with an overnight camp out on Wednes- day night. Pick up is at 5:30pm on Thursday. Campers must bring lunch & water each day, and pro- vide their own sleeping bag/pad for the camp-out. 20 campers maxi- mum per session.

 

July 10-13

 

Fee includes all equipment, instruction, meals while camping, and transportation.

 

Outdoor Adventure Programs Registration Information: Registration begins February 20th online only at https://webtrac.asheville.nc.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/wbsplash
If you have trouble registering online or need more infor- mation please contact Christine Murawski at 828-251-4080. Registrations will not be accepted by email.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

All outdoor activities are weather dependent. Activity location and the type of activity offered during camp may vary based on weather and river conditions. We will do our best to offer comparable activi- ties, as we do not offer refunds due to changes in activities.

Campers may attend more than one camp, but may not attend both sessions of the same camp.

All camps meet at the Oakley Recreation Center – 749 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC.

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Ingles Jamfest benefitting Hoops Against Hunger

The second annual Ingles JamFEST will take place outside the U.S Cellular Center between the end of the women’s championship game and prior to the men’s semifinals.

Ingles JamFEST is an outdoor tailgate party featuring popular area recording artist (to be announced at a later date) and local food and beverage vendors. Musicians are scheduled to play on stage from 1:30-3:45 p.m.

Ingles JamFEST will also help to benefit Eblen Charities and its Hoops Against Hunger initiative.

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Visit a model railroad layout of WNC

Hours – every Wednesday 1pm-3pm & every Saturday 10am-2pm

Open Friday the day after Thanksgiving from 10 AM until 4 PM

“The Depot houses the Apple Valley Model Railroad Club, the largest club layout in Western North Carolina. The HO scale railroad extends 100 feet along the length of the Depot and has over 2,000 feet of track and more than 225 switches and turnouts. The layout is highly detailed and is prototypical of Hendersonville, Saluda, Asheville, and Western North Carolina. The Depot includes many historical artifacts, a Southern Railway caboose that visitors can tour and a special children’s exhibit where they can operate a Thomas the Tank train.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Visit a model railroad layout of WNC

Hours – every Wednesday 1pm-3pm & every Saturday 10am-2pm

Open Friday the day after Thanksgiving from 10 AM until 4 PM

 

“The Depot houses the Apple Valley Model Railroad Club, the largest club layout in Western North Carolina. The HO scale railroad extends 100 feet along the length of the Depot and has over 2,000 feet of track and more than 225 switches and turnouts. The layout is highly detailed and is prototypical of Hendersonville, Saluda, Asheville, and Western North Carolina. The Depot includes many historical artifacts, a Southern Railway caboose that visitors can tour and a special children’s exhibit where they can operate a Thomas the Tank train.”

 

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Bike Rodeo (all ages)

Get ready for the spring and summer biking season at the bike rodeo! Brush up on your riding skills and learn bicycle safety skills. Free basic bike inspections with quick tune ups, and helmet fitting will be offered. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bike and helmet. A limited number of bikes will be available for participants who are unable to their bike along. Participants who complete all bike skills stations will receive a kids bike license!

 

Location: Carrier Park, Velodrome area, leading up to the start of the Easter Eggstravaganza
Cost: Free!
Who: Skills Courses geared toward youth and teens ages 5 and older. A special toddler bike area will be available for youth 2 and older.


Presented by: Asheville Parks and Recreation, Blue Ridge Bicycle club, Western NC Bicycle Dealer Association, Asheville Police Department

Questions? Contact Contact Christine Murawski at 828-251-4080 or outdoorprograms@ashevillenc.gov.

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Family Spring Painting Event

Bring your family into stores on Saturday, February 25, 1-3PM and celebrate spring by painting a birdhouse or clay pot with a cute fingerprint design. Buy the birdhouse or clay pot and the rest of your supplies are free.

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Teen Water Outdoor Adventure Camp

This three day camp is perfect for campers who like to spend their summer splashing around. Activi- ties may include tubing, snorkeling, paddling, hiking to waterfalls and whitewater rafting on the Pigeon River (Class II-IV). Campers must bring lunch and water daily. 20 campers maximum per session. 11-14 year olds.

Session 1: July 5-7, 9am-5pm

Session 2: July 24-26, 9am-5pm

 

Fee includes all equipment, instruction, and transportation.

 

Outdoor Adventure Programs Registration Information: Registration begins February 20th online only at https://webtrac.asheville.nc.us/wbwsc/ webtrac.wsc/wbsplash
If you have trouble registering online or need more information please contact Christine Murawski at 828-251-4080. Registrations will not be accepted by email.

Important Information:

All outdoor activities are weather dependent. Activity location and the type of activity offered during camp may vary based on weather and river conditions. We will do our best to offer comparable activi- ties, as we do not offer refunds due to changes in activities.

Campers may attend more than one camp, but may not attend both sessions of the same camp.

All camps meet at the Oakley Recreation Center – 749 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC.

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Adventure Camp (8-12yrs)

This 5 day camp includes hiking, swimming, rafting, tubing, games, environmental education and camping. Camp runs 9am-5pm Monday-Wednesday with an overnight campout Thursday night. Pick up will be noon on Friday. Campers must bring lunch & water each day, and provide their own sleeping bag/ pad for the campout. Camps will form into two groups for age based activities – ages 8-10 and 10-12. For 10 year olds, please indicate preferred age group. 24 campers maximum per session.

8-12 year olds.

Session 1: June 12-16

Session 2: July 17-21
Fee includes all equipment, instruc- tion, meals while camping, and transportation.

 

Outdoor Adventure Programs Registration Information: Registration begins February 20th online only at https://webtrac.asheville.nc.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/wbsplash
If you have trouble registering online or need more infor- mation please contact Christine Murawski at 828-251-4080. Registrations will not be accepted by email.

 

Important Information:

All outdoor activities are weather dependent. Activity location and the type of activity offered during camp may vary based on weather and river conditions. We will do our best to offer comparable activi- ties, as we do not offer refunds due to changes in activities.

Campers may attend more than one camp, but may not attend both sessions of the same camp.

All camps meet at the Oakley Recreation Center – 749 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC.

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