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Paddling Programs

Learn to Kayak

Learn to kayak. Instructors will teach safety and basic paddling techniques. Participants will paddle the channel to the lake and paddle on Round Lake if skills and weather permit.

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Huebner Shores Park
Age: 9 - 14
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Jun. 03 - Jun. 05
9:30 am: 2h
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Huebner Shores Park
Age: 9 - 14
Fees
Jun. 24 - Jun. 26
9:30 am: 2h
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Huebner Shores Park
Age: 9 - 14
Fees
Jul. 22 - Jul. 24
9:30 am: 2h
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Huebner Shores Park
Age: 9 - 14
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Aug. 12 - Aug. 14
9:30 am: 2h
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Kayaking Basics

Learn to kayak in this one-day program! Instructors will provide safety tips and paddling instructions. Participants can test their skills in the pond area and explore the channel and Round Lake, if skills and weather permits.


Fishing and paddling programs are weather dependent. ***If there is heavy rain or thunder and lightning, programs will be cancelled.

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Huebner Shores Park
Age: 9 - 14
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Sat: Jun. 07
10:30 am: 2h
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Huebner Shores Park
Age: 9 - 14
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Sat: Jun. 14
10:30 am: 2h
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Huebner Shores Park
Age: 9 - 14
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Sat: Jun. 21
10:30 am: 2h
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Huebner Shores Park
Age: 9 - 14
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Sat: Jul. 05
10:30 am: 2h
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Huebner Shores Park
Age: 9 - 14
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Sat: Jul. 19
10:30 am: 2h
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Huebner Shores Park
Age: 9 - 14
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Sat: Aug. 02
10:30 am: 2h
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Huebner Shores Park
Age: 9 - 14
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Sat: Aug. 30
10:30 am: 2h
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Kayaking Basics

Unsure how to safely kayak? Learn the basics for maneuvering and established safety practices for kayaking. Paddle on Round Lake to practice what you’ve learned. Registration required.


Fishing and paddling programs are weather dependent. ***If there is heavy rain or thunder and lightning, programs will be cancelled.

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Tentative
Huebner Shores Park
Age: 9+
Fees
Sat: Sep. 13
10:30 am: 2h
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Tentative
Huebner Shores Park
Age: 9+
Fees
Sat: Sep. 20
1:00 pm: 2h
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Tentative
Huebner Shores Park
Age: 9+
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Sat: Oct. 04
10:30 am: 1h30m
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Kayak on Nippersink

Meet at Pioneer Road Landing. Participants will be bused to Keystone landing where we will review safety practices and don our safety gear. We will paddle to Pioneer Landing. Bring water, a hat, sunscreen, and a sense of adventure. Feel free to bring a picnic or snacks. You will be required to pack out your trash, so pack wisely.

*Weather and water levels may dictate the viability of this trip.

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Nippersink Forest Preserve
Age: 9+
Fees
$35 (R) $45 (NR)
Sat: Sep. 27
10:00 am: 4h
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Paddle and a Picnic

Here's a chance to enjoy paddling on Round Lake and having a picnic! Meet at Huebner Shores Park. We will review kayak safety and launch the kayaks. We will paddle across the lake to a park to rest and enjoy our picnic lunches. Finally, we will paddle back to our starting point. Each participant must bring their own picnic.

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Huebner Shores Park
Age: 9+
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Sat: May. 24
12:00 pm: 2h30m
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Paddle Birding (Adults)

Join a staff-led kayak trip around Round Lake on the search for waterfowl and other birds that visit the lake. Staff will meet participants at Huebner Shores, briefly instruct everyone on kayak and wildlife safety, and set out on this birding adventure!


Participants will travel on kayak from Huebner Shores, through the channel, to Round Lake.


This program is intended for adults only. Kayaking experience is required.

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Huebner Shores Park
Age: 18 - 100
Fees
Fri: Jun. 13
5:00 pm: 2h
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Paddle Birding (Family)

Join a staff-led kayak trip around Round Lake on the search for waterfowl and other birds that visit the lake. Staff will meet participants at Huebner Shores, briefly instruct everyone on kayak and wildlife safety, and set out on this birding adventure!


Participants will travel on kayak from Huebner Shores, through the channel, to Round Lake.


This is a family friendly program. Kayaking experience is required.

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Huebner Shores Park
Age: 9 - 100
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Fri: Jun. 27
5:00 pm: 2h
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Paddleboarding for Adults

Adults! This is your chance to learn to paddleboard! This one-day course will teach paddleboard safety and basic paddling techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to paddle and explore Round Lake, if skills and weather permit. Instruction will take place near the Lakefront Park beach.

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Lake Front Park
Age: 18 - 100
Fees
Sat: Jun. 28
9:30 am: 1h30m
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Paddleboarding for Kids

Learn to paddleboard! This one-day course will teach kids paddleboard safety and basic paddling techniques. Participants will paddle and explore Round Lake, if skills and weather permit. Instruction will take place near the Lakefront Park beach.

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Lake Front Park
Age: 9 - 14
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Thu: Jul. 10
9:30 am: 2h
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Sunset Paddle

Join staff on a relaxing kayak paddle around Round Lake right before the sun sets. Staff will meet participants at Huebner Shores, briefly instruct everyone on kayak safety. Participants will travel on kayak from Huebner Shores, through the channel, to Round Lake.


This program is intended for adults only. Kayaking experience is required.

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Huebner Shores Park
Age: 18 - 99
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Thu: Jul. 10
5:00 pm: 2h
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Natural History Paddle

Join a staff-led kayak trip around Round Lake and learn about the lake’s natural history. Staff will meet participants at Huebner Shores, briefly instruct everyone on kayak and wildlife safety, and set out for the lake!


Participants will travel on kayak from Huebner Shores, through the channel, to Round Lake.


This is a family friendly program. Kayaking experience is required.

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Huebner Shores Park
Age: 9+
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Fri: Aug. 22
5:00 pm: 2h
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Paddle Birding (Adults)

Join a staff-led kayak trip around Round Lake on the search for waterfowl and other birds that visit the lake. Staff will meet participants at Huebner Shores, briefly instruct everyone on kayak and wildlife safety, and set out on this birding adventure!
Participants will travel on kayak from Huebner Shores, through the channel, to Round Lake.
This program is intended for adults only. Kayaking experience is required

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Tentative
Huebner Shores Park
Age: 18+
Fees
Sat: Oct. 04
12:30 pm: 1h30m
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Learn to Canoe

Do you know the difference between a kayak and a canoe? Canoeing is a different way to travel on the water requiring additional skills and awareness. Learn to safely maneuver a two-person canoe. You do not need to sign up with a partner, we will pair you with another participant.


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Huebner Shores Park
Age: 14 - 99
Fees
Jun. 17 - Jun. 19
9:30 am: 2h
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Canoeing Basics

Learn to canoe! This one-day program will provide safety tips and canoeing instruction. Participants can test their skills in the pond area and explore the channel and Round Lake, if skills and weather permits.


Fishing and paddling programs are weather dependent. ***If there is heavy rain or thunder and lightning, programs will be cancelled.

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Huebner Shores Park
Age: 9 - 14
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Sat: Jul. 26
10:00 am: 2h
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