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Outdoor Adventures for Homeschoolers: Cross-country skiing

Learn the basics of cross-country skiing with certified instructors from Cleveland Metroparks' Outdoor Recreation. All equipment will be provided. If there is no snow, backpacking-based cooking will be our focus (location TBD). Age: 6th - 8th grade. Fee: $10. Register online beginning January 6.

Terrain: ungroomed, snow-covered ground, hills, 1- 2 miles.
11 - 15 years
Bedford Reservation
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440.526.1012
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$10.00

Dates and Times

More dates coming soon. Please check back for updates.

General Information:
By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy:

Program fees and deposits are not refundable or transferable unless Cleveland Metroparks finds it necessary to cancel a program. Participants assume risk of all changes in personal health and affairs.
If Cleveland Metroparks cancels a program, the cancellation will be posted on the registration page for that program. For programs other than races, participants will also be notified by e-mail and/or phone.

General Essential Eligibility Criteria that all participants must meet. A participant….

…must meet minimum age and pre-trip meeting requirements for each individual program.
…must meet program fee requirements for each individual program.
…must be able to remain adequately hydrated, fed, and properly dressed in order to avoid environmental injuries such as hypothermia, heat-related illnesses, sunburn, and frostbite.
…must refrain from use of alcohol and tobacco before or during outdoor recreation activities and any illegal drugs throughout the duration of a program.
…must be able, either alone or with the aid of a personal care attendant, to manage, administer and protect any prescription medications currently prescribed to him or her. All medications, including over-the-counter medications shall be declared in medical history section of the registration form.
…must be able, either alone, with the aid of an augmentative communication device, or a personal care attendant to follow directions and communicate needs.
…must not exceed manufacturers’ maximum recommended weight limit for equipment being used.
…must be able to manage personal mobility either alone, with a reasonable amount of assistance, with the aid of a personal care attendant, or with adaptive equipment.
…must be able to independently wear and maintain wearing all safety equipment correctly.
…must be able, either alone or with the aid of a personal care attendant or adaptive equipment to travel at least 1 mile on varying terrain as well as be able to carry their own gear on backpacking trips.
…must be able to, for backcountry programs only, travel in a physically demanding, remote backcountry environment for the uninterrupted period of the trip length, which can range from one to ten days with varying temperatures and environmental conditions including but not limited to, rain snow, hail, sun, and wind. The remoteness is such that cell signal may be unavailable, and it may require at minimum an hour, but perhaps in excess of 2 days travel to reach the nearest road and advanced medical care; participant assumes all costs associated with rescue.

Outdoor Adventures for Homeschoolers: Cross-country skiing

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