Columbia Parks and Recreation

Whitewater Camp :

June 29 to July 3; 1-5 daily

$200

These camps are for confident swimmers age 10 and up. First day is spent at Maxcy Gregg Pool; all other days are on the Saluda River. Camps will be lead by Andrew and Karen Kustafik. This camp builds confidence and skill, instilling valuable life lessons. Campers will become familiar with river safety and boating techniques.

River Resources Adventure Camp:

June 15-19 Broad and Saluda Rivers

June 22-26 Saluda and Congaree Rivers

Overnight ‘wilderness’ camp Monday-Friday

$100 Camp Fee plus $ 100 Food & Equipment

Overnight all week, recommended ages 12 and up, willing and able to paddle many miles of river in all conditions. Kids should expect to be grimy and exhausted! We hope that this trip will be a life changing experience, instilling a great sense of place and a conservation ethic in campers.

Campers will spend a week on the water, exploring the varied character of fall line rapids on the Saluda, Broad and Congaree Rivers. The Broad River Session includes Fishing 101 and concludes with a family paddle on Friday to include those parents who would like to spend a day on the river with us. The Saluda river Session is a 60 mile journey from the Saluda Hydro to the 601 bridge.

Restrictions on bus travel lead us to modify Adventure Camp again this year. I hope you will welcome it as an opportunity to do something completely different. I believe that it will give us all a unique perception of our waterways. We will have staff support for food runs where possible, so we will not have to pack all our food down river. We will pack our tarps and sleeping bags and clothing in the boats with us.

Ranger Andy Grizzell has returned from last summer’s thru hike of the AT and will join Karen Kustafik for this year’s camps. Both are experienced river guides and camp leaders.

E-mail Karen at kakustafik@columbiasc.net for camp waivers and additional details. Or call 315.7938 for more information. Payment can be made in person by check or credit card or mailed to City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department, 1932 Calhoun St; Columbia, SC 29201

Guided Walks with the Park Rangers!

Fee: Free. Meet at the Riverfront Park Visitor’s Center

Saturday Walks at 9 a.m.

Perhaps you always wanted hike in the great outdoors, but have been hesitant to venture into the unfamiliar. Maybe you would like to learn the names of those beautiful birds you noticed, or you’re curious about that blooming plant with the unusual leaf…Our rangers have the answers, and are here to help you enjoy the great outdoors in good company.

Fun Site Check it out!!

http://www.riverventure.org/columbia/index.html

On the Horizon :

Nature Photography Clinics with Sparkle Clark
Bird counts
Fall and Spring Kayak Trips on the Broad River
Custom Programs for School and Scout Groups
Winter Pool Rolling Sessions for Whitewater Kayakers

IT STARTS IN PARKS!!




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QUICK LINKS City of Columbia Columbia Action Council Drew Wellness Center James E. Clyburn Golf Center Directions Contact		Whitewater Camp : June 29 to July 3; 1-5 daily $200 These camps are for confident swimmers age 10 and up. First day is spent at Maxcy Gregg Pool; all other days are on the Saluda River. Camps will be lead by Andrew and Karen Kustafik. This camp builds confidence and skill, instilling valuable life lessons. Campers will become familiar with river safety and boating techniques. River Resources Adventure Camp: June 15-19 Broad and Saluda Rivers June 22-26 Saluda and Congaree Rivers Overnight ‘wilderness’ camp Monday-Friday $100 Camp Fee plus $ 100 Food & Equipment Overnight all week, recommended ages 12 and up, willing and able to paddle many miles of river in all conditions. Kids should expect to be grimy and exhausted! We hope that this trip will be a life changing experience, instilling a great sense of place and a conservation ethic in campers. Campers will spend a week on the water, exploring the varied character of fall line rapids on the Saluda, Broad and Congaree Rivers. The Broad River Session includes Fishing 101 and concludes with a family paddle on Friday to include those parents who would like to spend a day on the river with us. The Saluda river Session is a 60 mile journey from the Saluda Hydro to the 601 bridge. Restrictions on bus travel lead us to modify Adventure Camp again this year. I hope you will welcome it as an opportunity to do something completely different. I believe that it will give us all a unique perception of our waterways. We will have staff support for food runs where possible, so we will not have to pack all our food down river. We will pack our tarps and sleeping bags and clothing in the boats with us. Ranger Andy Grizzell has returned from last summer’s thru hike of the AT and will join Karen Kustafik for this year’s camps. Both are experienced river guides and camp leaders. E-mail Karen at kakustafik@columbiasc.net for camp waivers and additional details. Or call 315.7938 for more information. Payment can be made in person by check or credit card or mailed to City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department, 1932 Calhoun St; Columbia, SC 29201 Guided Walks with the Park Rangers! Fee: Free. Meet at the Riverfront Park Visitor’s Center Saturday Walks at 9 a.m. Perhaps you always wanted hike in the great outdoors, but have been hesitant to venture into the unfamiliar. Maybe you would like to learn the names of those beautiful birds you noticed, or you’re curious about that blooming plant with the unusual leaf…Our rangers have the answers, and are here to help you enjoy the great outdoors in good company. Fun Site Check it out!! http://www.riverventure.org/columbia/index.html On the Horizon : Nature Photography Clinics with Sparkle Clark Bird counts Fall and Spring Kayak Trips on the Broad River Custom Programs for School and Scout Groups Winter Pool Rolling Sessions for Whitewater Kayakers IT STARTS IN PARKS!!
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