Bangor Y

Outdoor Adventure Club

The Bangor Y is keenly aware of the advantages of outdoor recreation in respect to improvements in overall fitness, skill acquisition, increasing social connections and general improvement in self-esteem. Our Outdoor Adventure Club focuses on these objectives and also hopes to provide greater opportunities for its members to have access to the many outdoor resources in our immediate area. We have an extensive river and stream system in which to explore and compete and a vast expanse of hiking trails and rock outcrops to enjoy and be challenged by.

The Outdoor Adventure Club is a tremendous opportunity to gain access to some of the most experienced guides and adventurers in the region at minimal cost. GET OUT AND TRY IT! Space is limited. Dates & Prices are Track dependent.

Tracks:
Rock Climbing: Level 2
Fly Fishing
GPS: Basic Land Navigation

Extended Excursions:
There are currently no future excursions scheduled.

Those participating in our Outdoor Adventure Club must complete the following forms:

Bangor YMCA Photo Release

Health Information Form

And drop off to the Bangor Y or mail to:
Bangor Y
ATTN: Outdoor Adventure Club
17 Second Street
Bangor, ME 04401

We are currently getting ready to introduce more tracks for the summer!

For more information, e-mail Eric Taylor, our Outdoor Adventure Club Advisor.

Rock Climbing: Level 2

You will explore local climbing sites and learn how to apply what you learned in Rock Climbing: Level 1 to the great outdoors. The group will decide which climbing sites to conquer and when to go! (Length of trips may vary from a few hours to an overnight stay.) There will be additional fees per session depending on the excursion and the fee per excursion may vary depending on the trip. Participants must be registered at least 10 days before each session. New participants are welcome to join if they have taken Rock Climbing: Level 1 at the discretion of the instructor.

Dates:
April 22nd - November 4th 2012
Print Excursion Schedule

Cost:
$15 per week for Members, $45 per week for Non-Members
(additional fees per excursion)

Ages:
6th Graders to Adult

Register for Our Excursions:

Week	Date	Register Today!
Week 1	April 22nd	Click here to register
Week 2	May 6th	Click here to register
Week 3	June 3rd	Click here to register
Week 4	June 17th	Click here to register
Week 5	July 1st	Click here to register
Week 6	July 15th	Click here to register
Week 7	July 29th	Click here to register
Week 8	August 12th	Click here to register
Week 9	August 26th	Click here to register
Week 10	September 9th	Click here to register
Week 11	September 23rd	Click here to register
Week 12	October 7th	Click here to register
Week 13	October 21st	Click here to register
Week 14	November 4th	Click here to register

Instructor:
Instructions for the Rock Climbing will be provided by our Adventure & Program Development Director, Jeremy Robichaud and other licensed climbing guides.

Fly Fishing

An increasingly popular outdoor pursuit! Our two 2.5-hour sessions will offer the fundamentals in hopes of "hooking" you into this exciting lifetime recreation activity. This will be taught by Greg Dorr. Participants will be meeting at the Y on the first day and must bring their own equipment.

Dates & Time:
June 26th & 28th 2012
5:30 - 8:00pm

Cost:
Free for Members, $40 for Non-Members

Ages:
10 years old to Adult

Registration:
Click here to register

GPS: Basic Land Navigation

Global Positioning Systems (GPS) have become increasingly popular in a number of specific areas. GPS systems are now offered with many automobile models, making paper maps obsolete. In the wilderness they can be invaluable in respect to the most accurate and effective way of approaching a destination and returning. This sample course will be offered by Andy Meade, local adventurer and advisor to the Bangor Y's Leaders School Program.

Dates & Time:
June 5th & 6th 2012
5:30 - 7:30pm

Cost:
Free for Members, $30 for Non-Members

Ages:
10 years old to Adult

Registration:
Click here to register
(Spots are limited, 10 max.)

Those participating in this program must complete the Bangor YMCA Photo Release and drop off to the Bangor Y or mail to:
Bangor Y
ATTN: Outdoor Adventure Club
17 Second Street
Bangor, ME 04401