We’ll begin our journey with some kayaking along the scenic rocky shores of Pace Bend Park on Lake Travis. Next, we’ll paddle to a cove where participants will get to rappel from a cliff. We will provide rappelling gear, kayaks, paddles, and PFDs. You will need to bring a sack lunch in a ziplock bag, water bottles, swim suit, and sunblock.

Lost Pines Canoeing Family Adventure (Ages 8 & Up) Rescheduled to October 24-25!
Where: Colorado River near Bastrop, TX
When: October 24-25, 2009
Sat., Oct. 24, Depart at 8 am
Sun., Oct. 25, Return at 3 pm
Cost: $50 resident / $55 nonresident (Course #28415)
Mandatory Packing Night: Fri., Oct. 2, 2009, 7 pm until finished at Parks & Rec. Admin Office

Join us as we travel to the Lost Pines region and canoe six miles down the Colorado River on the El Camino Real Paddling Trail. We will paddle to Midway Island where we will set up camp and spend the rest of the day swimming, fishing, and island exploring. We will provide PFDs, canoes, paddles, river guide, camping gear, and meals while camping. You will need to bring your personal gear and money for lunch on Sunday,

Lost Maples Backpacking Adventure (Ages 12 and up)
Where: Lost Maples State Park near Vanderpool, TX
When: November 7-8, 2009
Sat., Nov. 7, Depart at 7 am
Sun., Nov 8, Return at 4 pm
Cost: $50 resident / $55 nonresident (Course #28416)
Mandatory Packing Night: Fri., Nov. 6, 2009, 7 pm until finished at Parks & Rec. Admin Office

Experience the changing of the season as we backpack into the heart of the beautiful Lost Maples State Park. During the weekend, learn about packing and fitting a pack, leave no trace back country ethics, trail and hiking techniques, outdoor cooking, and map reading. We will provide backpacks, camping gear, and meals while camping. You will need to bring personal gear and money for a late lunch on Sunday.

Whirlpool Caving Service Day (Ages 12 and up)
Where: Austin, TX
When: December 12, 2009 (rescheduled from December 5)
Depart 9 am
Return at 5 pm
Cost: Free to first 12 to pre-register (Course #28417)

In the morning, we’ll clean up the outside area of the cave and then in the afternoon, we’ll learn what it’s like to explore an undeveloped cave. Come crawling with us, as we visit the Travis Room and experience “the Squeeze.” Beginning cavers are welcome. Please bring old clothes, sack lunch, water bottle, gloves (optional), and a daypack. Long pants are required.

Lake Georgetown Geocaching (Ages 12 and up)
Where: Parks & Recreation Admin Building and Lake Georgetown
When: January 23, 2010 (10am – 3 pm)
Cost: $15 resident / $20 nonresident (Course #28418)

Come find out what geocaching is all about. We’ll start the day inside and learn the basics of map reading and GPS units, and then we’ll move over to Lake Georgetown and look for markers and an actual Geocache. We will provide maps and GPS units. You will need to bring a sack lunch, water bottle, sunblock, and daypack.

Climbers at Reimers (Ages 12 and up)
Where: Reimers Ranch (West of Austin)
When: February 15 (Monday), depart 7 am and return at 6 pm
Cost: $30 resident / $35 nonresident (Course #28419)

Join us for a day of rock climbing on the beautiful Reimer’s Ranch located on the Pedernales River. Reimer’s is known among the climbing community for its outstanding limestone rock. We will set up climbs for both the beginner and the more advanced climber. Topics covered will include belaying, knot tying, climbing safety, and climbing technique. We will provide all of the climbing gear. You will need to bring a daypack, sack lunch, and two quart-sized water bottles.

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).