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Family Outdoor Center (Archery, Rock Climbing, Camping, Boating, and more
FAMILY OUTDOOR CENTER, ALL AGE
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Photo-Orienteering Introduction and Creation!
Come see what photo orienteering is all about! Learn how to orient and navigate to a specific point on the map, and then figure out which picture on the list was taken in that spot! All Ages
Members FREE! | Non-members $5/person or $10/family of 3+
Saturday, April 9.................................................. 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Saturday Morning Rock Climb
Not able to attend our Friday night climbs? Come check out our indoor rock walls at a new time slot! YMCA staff will belay any who does not have a belay trained adult in their group. All Ages
Members FREE | Community Members $10/person or $25/family of 3
Saturday, April 23............................................... 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Community Camp Out! (And Lunar Carnival!)
Come and camp out at the FOC with camp style field games and activities, plus some outdoor cooking and S’mores of course. Also enjoy some of our lunar-themed activities and learn all about the Lunar eclipse that will be occurring around 12:30am Monday morning. Tents available on a limited basis. All Ages
Members bringing own tent: $30/family | borrowing tent $40/family Non-Members bringing own tent: $50/family |borrowing tent: $60/family
4:00 PM, Saturday, May 14th to 10:00 AM, Sunday, May 15 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Spring Cook Out & Camp Open House!
Come hang out at the FOC! Grab some food and check out our rock walls, archery range, and field activities. Meet other community members and explore the trail systems. Can you find all the geocaches or complete the photo-o course? All Ages
Members FREE! | Non-members $10/family for cookout Saturday, May 21......................................... 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Community Boating Day!
Come learn how to canoe/kayak on the Ashland Reservoir! Spend the afternoon on the water and learn some paddling skills from our boating staff. All equipment provided.All Ages
Members FREE! | Non-members $25/family of 3+
Sunday, June 12.......................................... 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
FAMILY OUTDOOR CENTER, ALL AGES
FREE Member Programs
Open Climb (Drop-In)
The indoor climbing gym is open to climbers of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Come and check out our climbing walls and be belayed by YMCA staff members.
Members FREE! | Non-members $10/person or $25/family of 3+
Every Friday.......................................................... 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM in the Rec hall
Open Archery (Drop-In)
Come and try out archery before signing up for classes, or practice on your own. All required equipment provided by the YMCA. (Closed on Memorial Day) Ages 6+
Members: FREE! | Non-members: $10/person or $25/family of 3+
Every Monday ....................................................... 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM in the Rec hall
Classes at the Family Outdoor Center Beginner/Intermediate Archery Class
Our Beginner/Intermediate Archery program will teach you foundational archery skills: identifying the parts of the bow and arrow, how to hold equipment, stance, and other information. All equipment is
provided! Youth & Adult, Ages 6+
Family Members $90 | Youth & Teen Members $95 | Community Members $180 Saturdays: April 30 – June 11............................... 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Advanced Archery Class
The Advanced Archery class provides an environment in which students will hone in on their form, learn range/competition commands, and learn care of essential gear such as stringing, waxing, & refletching. To participate you MUST have instructor approval and call the Family Outdoor Center to register.
Youth & Adult, Ages 8+ Family Members $90 | Youth & Teen Members $95 | Community Members $180 Saturdays: April 30 – June 11............................... 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Adult Belay Class
Calling all parents, guardians, and siblings over age 18!! Register for a learn-to-belay class so that YOU may learn how to manage the ropes and take charge of your family’s life line! Once a participant passes the course, you will have the ability to belay your family and approved guests during Open Climb.
Adult, Ages 18+ Members $25 | Community Members $35 Friday, May 6...................................................5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
This is a family-friendly workshop that will teach the basics of camping, from finding the right site, to setting up the tent and tarp, fire and knife safety, and an introduction to outdoor cooking. All materials are provided.