Outdoor programs offered to youth

6 years ago

CARIBOU, Maine — Early registrations for the Caribou Rec X-treme summer programs are now being accepted.

Program director Neal Sleeper said these programs are offered to both Caribou youth and to those who reside in surrounding communities.

Week 1 is Allagash Wilderness Waterway from June 12-14 for grades 6-11. Week 2 is Kayaking I from June 19-21 for grades 5-6. Week 3 is Backpacking Baxter from June 27-30 for grades 6-11.

Week 4 is Kayaking II from July 11-13 for grades 7-11. Week 5 is Mountain Biking from July 17-20 for grades 6-11. Week 6 is Katahdin I from July 24-26 for grades 6-7.

Week 7 is Katahdin II from July 31-Aug. 2 for grades 8-11. Week 8 is the North Maine Woods Fishing Trip from Sept. 14-16 for grades 5-11. Week 9 is the Chimney Pond Backpacking Trip from Oct. 2-4 for grades 9-12.

Pre-registration is required for these sessions and must be completed at the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center on Bennett Drive. Resident and non-resident fees apply for all the trips. Call 493-4224 for more information.