Adventure Program
The Georgetown Parks and Recreation's Adventure Program was started ten years ago and has grown to serve numerous adult and youth in the Georgetown area. The Adventure Program operates year-round and offers outdoor adventure opportunities to participants of all ages through weekend trips, after school programs, instructional clinics, and a summer teen adventure camp. Through these many programs, participants are given the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, learn outdoor skills, and be challenged in an adventure environment. Although our program prearranges scheduled trips, we will also work with individual groups to customize any outdoor experience based on the group's goals and skill level.
• Spring Break Teen Adventure Camp
Custom Programming
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.
We can customize an adventure program that fits your needs. For more information, contact Adventure Coordinator Joe Armstrong at (512) 763-8365 or email Joe at jarmstrong@georgetowntx.org.
Staff Leadership
The outdoor education staff members are experienced professionals in the field of outdoor education. Staff members are trained and instruct at current industry standards. Some of these trainings and certifications include Adventure Experiences (ropes course), Wilderness Medical Institute (Wilderness First Responder), Nantahala Outdoor Center (kayaking), Rescue 3 International (swiftwater rescue), and the American Red Cross (CPR, first aid, and lifeguarding).
Release Forms
To participate in our Adventure Programs, please complete and return a participant release form. To download the Parks Program Release Form, click on the link below.
For more information, contact Joe Armstrong, Adventure Coordinator, at (512) 763-8365.
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