March marks the peak season of that Texas “Rite of Passage” known as white bass fishing.  Join us as we head to the beautiful Colorado Bend State Park in search of the spawn of these fish.  Bring your own fishing equipment or borrow some of ours.  We will provide fishing gear (if needed), minnows, and a cooler for fish storage.  You will need to bring a sack lunch, water bottle, clothes & shoes for wading, filet knife & stringer (if you intend to keep the fish), and dry clothes for the return trip.  Remember, you are no longer required to have a fishing license inside state parks.

Inks Lake Family Adventure (Ages 8 and up)  Course # 30193
Where:  Inks Lake State Park
When:   April 17-18, 2009
                Depart April 17 at 9am & Return April 18 @ 3pm
Cost:      $45 Residents / $50 Nonresidents
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: April 14, 7-8pm (Parks & Recreation Admin. BLDG)

 Bring your family or come alone on this overnight camping adventure to Inks Lake State Park.  We’ll spend the day canoeing to and expl;oring the “Devil’s Waterhole.”  After dinner we’ll enjoy a campfire and fishing from a lighted pier.  Remember, you are no longer required to have a fishing license inside a state park.  We will provide all camping gear, canoes, paddles, lifejackets, and fishing gear if needed.  You will need to bring a sack lunch for Saturday, money for lunch on Sunday, and your personal belongings.

Mothers Day Whitewater Kayaking (Ages 12 and up)  Course #30194
Where: Upper Guadalupe River near Burgheim, TX
When:  May 8  (7am – @7pm)
Cost:    $45 Residents / $50 Nonresidents

Celebrate Mother’s Day with us as we paddle on the scenic Guadalupe River. We will teach you basic strokes, whitewater safety, and self-rescue.  We will provide you with a sit-on-top kayak, paddle, lifejacket, helmet, and river guide.  You will need to bring two water bottles, sack lunch, water shoes (not flip flops), sunblock, and money for dinner.

Trip Cancellation Policy
* Departmental cancellations: 100% credit or refund
*Client cancellation (7+ days in advance): 100% credit or refund
*Client cancellation (within 7 days):  No credit or refund
*Inclement weather:  Dicretion of the Adventure Coordinator

Backpacking: Backpacking trips are a great escape from the everyday fast pace. We provide all the gear, fit you to a backpack and plan great backcountry meals. We teach map and compass skills, “leave no trace” ethics, and all the necessary skills for back country travel.

Canoeing and Kayaking: Travelling by canoes or kayaks allows us to access remote wilderness and experience the thrill of whitewater. We teach paddling strokes, boating safety, and provide personal flotation devices and gear necessary to try out the sport. Canoe and kayak trips are organized for some great rivers in Texas such as the Colorado, Guadalupe, San Marcos, South Llano, Pecos, and Rio Grande, as well as the Buffalo and Mulberry Rivers in Arkansas.

Caving: Caving trips are designed to introduce individuals to exploring undeveloped caves. Caving is fun and provides an opportunity to see beautiful, pristine caves as well as learn about formations, an opportunity most people never have. We provide the technical gear and instruction.

Climbing: Our rock climbing experiences take place at Reimer’s Ranch, Austin Green belt, Mineral Wells State Park, and the Wichita Mountains of Oklahoma. Our climbing classes are focused on introducing new climbers to the sport and allowing the more experienced climbers to improve their climbing ability in a top rope setting. We provide the technical gear and instruction.

 For more information, contact Adventure Coordinator Joe Armstrong at (512) 763-8365 or email Joe at jarmstrong@georgetowntx.org.

Adventure Camps and trips will be conducted by trained summer and full-time staff with experience in outdoor skills and camper supervision. Some of our staff trainings and certifications include American Red Cross (CPR, First Aid, and lifeguarding), Wilderness Medical Institute (Wilderness First Responder), Adventure Experiences (Ropes Course), Rescue 3 International (swiftwater rescue), Nantahala Outdoor Center (Kayaking), and Christian Adventure Association (rock climbing).