Pop Up: Play and Paddle

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Spend Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the water exploring the connections between people, waterways, and canoeing. We’ll learn about the deep history and traditions of canoe travel and how Indigenous peoples have long relied on waterways for travel, connection, food, and community. As we paddle, we’ll take in the changing colors of fall, observe wildlife along the riverfront, and explore how seasonal changes shape the water and surrounding landscape. A day of paddling, learning, and connecting with the water and each other. Date: Monday, October 12th Time: 9:00AM-3:00PM Where: Shaw Park, Gorham Best For: Grades 1-3 Maximum Group Size: 10 Our programs take place outdoors, giving kids plenty of time to move, explore, play, and connect with the natural world. By staying outside for the full day, we minimize time spent in vehicles and maximize time immersed in the places we visit. Each program is shaped by the season and location. Small group sizes allow our educators to get to know each child and adapt the day to individual needs, group energy, weather, and changing conditions. Building confidence, independence, curiosity, and connection is at the heart of what we do. We believe that experiencing the outdoors in a variety of weather helps kids become more capable and comfortable outside, so we venture out rain or shine whenever conditions are safe. Families will receive more detailed information and a packing list approximately one week before the program. We work with caregivers to help ensure each child arrives prepared with appropriate clothing, footwear, food, and gear for a full day outdoors. The nature of an outdoor program means that some circumstances are outside of our control. We carefully monitor weather forecasts and make real-time decisions based on current conditions, location, and risk assessment. In the event of severe or unsafe weather, a program may be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance and refunds will be issued. There is no rain make-up date. Please see our FAQ page for additional information regarding Pop-Up and Vacation Camp logistics and registration.