Kayaking & Rock Climbing Programs for Teens

The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center (EEC) has scheduled a unique summer program series for teens age 13 to 16. “Xtreme Adventure” is a summer-long series of one-day outdoor programs (with one overnight scheduled) that will entertain and educate teen girls and boys. All adventures begin at the Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge, NJ – 908-766-2489.

Teens will enjoy the opportunity to turn off video games and computers and replace those hours with an incredible outdoor adventure. Two EEC Naturalists will lead every program, focused on fun, learning, and exploration. Participants will be challenged to an unforgettable adventure through a series of exciting, educational, and enjoyable day trips.

Kayak

Tuesday, July 26 from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Thursday, July 28 from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Adventurers will head south to the Wading River in the Pine Barrens to learn how to wet exit a kayak, discover proper kayak strokes, and finally put the skills to the test. Fee is $75 per student. Trips are identical. Please register for ONLY one section.

Rock Climb

Tuesday, August 2 from 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.

Adventurers will journey to the Shawangunks, also known as “The Gunks”, in the Catskill Mountain Range to meet a licensed climbing guide and hike a short distance to the rocks! Instruction on climbing, belaying, and repelling will be included. Fee is $200 per person.

Registration for select trips or for all trips in person (190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge), by phone (908-766-2489) or on-line )www.somersetcountyparks.org). A full non-refundable payment is due at the time of registration.

Information on all Somerset County Park Commission programs and activities may be found at www.somersetcountyparks.org