Youth Adventure Seeker Series

Directions: Meeting locations will vary for each session. First session meets at behind Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store.
Ages: 10 - 15 years
Includes: equipment
Terrain/Distance: Varies by activity but generally includes natural surface trails less than 2 miles. 
Learn a variety of outdoor recreation skills from kayaking and rock climbing to mountain biking, navigation, and camp cooking during this 5-week long adventure series. Skills will build on those learned the previous week. Meets September 8 (Hinckley), September 22 (Hinckley), October 6 (West Creek), and October 20 (Brecksville) & November 3 (Mill Stream Run).
 
Tentative Schedule (subject to change based on weather conditions):

• September 8
  • Meet at Hinckley Lake Boathouse, Hinckley Reservation
  • Kayaking

• September 22
  • Meet at Top O’ Ledges Picnic Area, Hinckley Reservation
  • Rock Climbing
• October 6
  • Meet at Keystone Shelter, West Creek Reservation
  • Mountain Biking
• October 20
  • Meet at Oak Grove Picnic Shelter, Brecksville Reservation
  • Wilderness Navigation Treasure Hunt
• November 3
  • Meet at W.J. Green Picnic Area, Mill Stream Run Reservation
  • Camp Cooking and Night Hike

 
The entire program will be spent outside; please dress appropriately for the weather. Reference the 3Ws of layering for more information about how to dress. Classes will begin promptly, so plan to arrive early. Please bring a completed waiver and review the participant equipment list.  

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

• Program fees and deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable to another date/program 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.

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  General Essential Eligibility Requirements 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, or through arrangements outlined on the Request for Administration of Medication Form or an Individual Medication Plan to manage, administer and protect any prescription medications currently prescribed to him or her. All medications, including over-the-counter medications shall be listed as required on the Medical Information portion of the registration materials.
• …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, in the event of an unexpected capsize, to breathe independently and maintain a seal with their mouth (i.e. not require medical devices to sustain breathing), and independently demonstrate the ability to self-right him or herself from face down to face up position while wearing the appropriate PFD.
• …must be able to independently hold their head and neck upright (without restraints), in order to maintain proper body positioning, avoid an unexpected capsize, and freely exit watercraft.
• …must be able to reenter the watercraft in deep water independently or with a reasonable amount of assistance.
• …must be able to independently wear and maintain wearing all safety equipment correctly including but not limited to PFD (Personal Flotation Device), helmet and harness.
• …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, either alone or with the aid of a personal care attendant or adaptive equipment to travel on sloped, natural surface trails with rocks and roots for varying distances to get to a climbing site void of amenities such as restroom facilities, water, etc.
• …must be able to independently wear and maintain wearing all safety equipment correctly.
• …must refrain from having any external devices other than required climbing safety equipment.
• …must be able to, for extended trips 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.

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  All boating programs are funded in part through a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks & Watercraft.