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Geocaching/GPS Treasure Hunt

If you're looking for an exciting new way to enjoy both time with your family and the outdoors, try your hand at geocaching!  Join us as we explore this new “ treasure hunting” activity by learning about the GPS systems while searching for caches at Sam Michael’s Park.  If you are new to the activity, we will have some GPS units available or if you’re an old pro bring your unit and knowledge with you.    

 

Program #:               345

Fee: $10.00 per family

Day (s): Saturday

Date (s): September 30

Time (s): 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Location: Sam Michael’s Park

 

Family Fun Night

Bring the family out for an evening of fun.  Participants will have the opportunity to play games (basketball, volleyball, and board games) and socialize.  Entry fee covers all games and activities.  Register early so we can create an exciting experience for all participants.  Refreshments will be available for purchase.

 

Program #: 346

Fee: $7.00/person

$20.00/family of 4

Ages: All ages (10 and under with parent supervision)

Day (s): Saturday

Date (s): October 7

Time (s): 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Location: JCCC

 

Outdoor Adventure Camps
Join the JCPRC and River Riders as we team up to offer our Adventure weekends this Fall.  Our adventure weekends give campers a chance to get outside while still in school. These camps also offer parents the opportunity to experience the activities that their children participate in at Outdoor Adventure Camp.

 

Camper’s Choice Weekend

Campers choice weekend gives campers the
ability to pick their daily activities. This allows campers to choose their favorite options from rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and biking.
This weekend is for campers only. Minimum age 9.

Program #: 347
Fee: $74 per camper.

Meal option $6 per day.
Day (s): Saturday and Sunday
Date (s): September 30-October 1
Time (s): 8:30 AM show up time
Location: River Riders

North Branch Parent & Camper Weekend
This special weekend consists of white water rafting and duckie trips on the North Branch of the Potomac River for campers and parents.  Controlled releases from the Jennings Randolph Dam create premium
conditions for whitewater rafting. The high water volumes and steeper gradient of the North Branch create waves up to 6 ft. high, and continuous class II to III+ keep this trip exciting.  Minimum age 10. Two options are available: one day of rafting/duckies
on Saturday or 2 days of rafting/duckies with one night camping and 2 lunches included. Free shuttle transportation from River Riders is available for multi-day participants.  For North Branch Parent and Child Weekend, please arrive at River Riders at 7:30 am on Saturday if you're participating in the overnight and riding with us.  If you are meeting us at the North Branch, please arrive in Barnum (not Harpers Ferry) at 11:30 am

 

Program #: 348
Fee: $59/person for one day

$79/person for 2 days

(includes one night camping and 2 lunches)
Day (s): Saturday and Sunday
Date (s): October 7-8

(overnight option)
Time (s): 8:30 AM show up time
Location: River Riders

 

Family White Water Weekend
This weekend consists of white water rafting and canoeing on the scenic Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. The first day includes a flat-water canoe trip and ends with a rafting or duckie trip on the Class I-II Needles section on the Potomac River. The second day consists of our traditional Class I-III rafting trip on the Shenandoah River. This is a great way to introduce younger family members to the Outdoor Adventure Camp. Minimum age is 6 (must weigh at least 50 pounds).


Program #: 349
Fee: $74 per person.

Meal option $6 per day.
Day (s): Saturday and Sunday
Date (s): October 14-15

Time (s): 8:30 AM show up time
Location: River Riders

 

Italian Motorcycle Festival

The JCPRC is co-sponsoring the 6th annual Italian Motorcycle Festival on Sunday, September 30th at Morgan’s Grove Park, in Shepherdstown.  The Motofest annually draws hundreds of Italian bikes and scooters and some of the premier Italian two-wheelers on the east coast.  A swap meet, vendors booths, modern/classic bike show, best sounding bike competition and some incredible door prizes are all part of the event. Fee is $7 per person.  Proceeds benefit the JCPRC.

 

 

 

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