The focus of the MWSC youth ski program is to introduce the kids of Aroostook County to the sports of Cross Country Skiing and Biathlon. Skill development and enjoyment of skiing as a lifelong sport are the main principles of our youth programming.
- Presque Isle:
The Kids Ski Club is a learn-to cross country ski program for children grades 1-8 and parents. This program will teach kids and parents the fun of cross country skiing through games, play and the use of a terrain park. Parents are encouraged participate, and are required to stay with children in grades 1 and 2.
Saturdays: January 18 - March 28 from 10am - 12pm
Program fee: $10
To sign up contact your local Recreation Department or Melissa York melissa@mainewsc.org/227-0250
For more info on the Youth Program Contact
Melissa York
November 19, 2008
Youth Adventure Programs (YAPs) in Fort Kent, Madawaska, Caribou, and Presque Isle are going strong, as more and more youth take advantage of the opportunity to be active in the outdoors.
Nature hikes and scavenger hunts, fun games and cooperative problem-solving initiatives, along with introductory training activities are the order of the day at each individual YAP venue. MWSC Coaches Austin, Melissa and Mark are pleased to be working with such enthusiastic young people.
Program participants in Caribou yesterday enjoyed hunting for animal tracks on the trails of the Caribou High School Ski Center yesterday, as well as playing 'Capture the Flag' and making snow angels, as more than an inch of snow covered the area.
After taking a break for Thanksgiving week, the coaches and kids are hoping for enough snow cover to be able to ski during the first two weeks of December. Cross your fingers!
YAPs will conclude the week of December 8, as the youngsters go off to participate in in-school, after-school, and club ski programs during the winter.
Caribou YAPpers pause for a photo op!
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Caribou YAPpers enjoying a game of "Cut the Pie" in a fresh layer of snow!
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