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.
Waterfalls
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Wednesday, July 12 from 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Campers will explore various hiking trails that will lead you to hidden waterfalls. Photograph, admire, and wade your way in for a swim! Enjoy the day in the woods and water! Fee is $50 per student.
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Hike and Swim
Wednesday, July 19 from 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Campers will hike a section of the Appalachian Trail, walking in the footsteps of numerous famous hikers while learning the proper technique for following trail markers. Be rewarded with a cool, refreshing swim at Crater Lake, a glacial lake at the top of the Kittatinny Ridge located in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Fee is $50 per student.
Kayak
Wednesday, July 26 from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Adventurers will head south to the New Jersey 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.
Rock Climb
Wednesday, 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.
Sedge Island Overnight
Depart Tuesday, August 8 at 8:00 A.M.
Return Wednesday, August 9 at 5:30 P.M.
Campers will journey to an isolated section of New Jersey’s largest estuary, Barnegat Bay. Kayaking, snorkeling, fishing, birding, clamming, star gazing...the possibilities are endless on this adventure! The Sedge House is a rustic bunk room style lodge with Clivus toilets and no showers. Teens are sure to have a blast but are also expected to help with group chores.
Fee is $225 per student.
Registration for select trips or for all trips in person at the EEC, 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge, by phone at 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.
