2010 Outdoor Events Calendar* Please note: All activities have a minimum number of participants needed to be run. In the event an activity is canceled due to low enrollment or extemely inclement weather, all fees will be refunded. May, 2010Mother's Day Special: Sunday, May 10 - Bring Mom out for a day of rafting and if she's accompanied by at least two other family members paying the regular rate, she is our guest for the day. Just so she knows how special she is, after the trip is over, we will present her with a bouquet of flowers. Christian Adventure Weekend: May 14 thru 16 - We will be hosting three days of fellowship, food, and fun. It begins Friday night at 6:00PM with a Chicken BBQ, then games, and a Bible Study around the campfire. Saturday includes a three-hour High Ropes Course Program in the morning and then rafting through the gorge in the park after lunch. Another scrumptious dinner awaits back at Group Camping, then more games and Bible Study. The weekend will conclude Sunday morning with an outdoor service at Inspiration Point led by Rev. Ted Anderson. “An Act of Kindness” Raft Trip: Sunday, May 23 – Enjoy a trip through the gorge and help out a local Food Pantry at the same time. For every dollar of non-perishable food you bring to our Site Office the day of the trip, we will take that amount off the total cost of your trip. Our goal is to pull up to their door on Monday with one of our trucks packed solid with food. It’s a win/win situation! Balloon Rally Dinner Trip: Saturday, May 29 (5:30PM) (* Please Note - this is a rafting trip through the gorge in the park. We are not riding in the balloons. Also, the balloons' direction of travel depends entirely on the prevailing winds. There is no guarantee the balloons will drop into the canyon.) On the weekend of May 28 – 30, more than a dozen hot air balloons will gather for the annual Red, White, & Blue Balloon Rally in the park. They launch from the Archery Field overlook each morning and evening and it is truly a sight to behold. Hundreds of people will clamor for a choice viewing spot up above, but only a select few will get the rare view we offer as each balloon drops into the gorge to see which pilot can get closest to the water before ascending out of the canyon. We will travel the river to the beach directly under the overlook and then stop for a delicious picnic supper. You’ll enjoy spectacular views and a gourmet meal at the same time. This certainly will be an evening to remember Top of PageJune, 2010Mom and Me Retreat: June 04 thru 06 - This weekend-long event is a chance for you single moms to build some lasting memories with your kids. Besides all the neat outdoorsy stuff you'll be doing; like paddling a raft, climbing a rock wall and high ropes challenge course, swimming in an indoor heated pool, cooking s'mores around the campfire, etc., mom will find some refreshment for her soul. The picturesque campus of Houghton College will be our home for three days and two nights. We’ll have full access to the cafeteria, dorms, athletic facilities, and chapel. The highlight of the weekend will be the Saturday evening program. Our featured speaker is; Natalie Thomas, mid-day radio personality from the Family Life Network. Child care will be provided so mom can sit back, relax, and be filled with the Lord’s love and grace. Extra Fee for Rock Climbing and Ropes Course: If you are unable to attend the entire weekend event, but would like to be come for the Saturday evening program, please contact Joan Boje. Save 20% by registering with payment in full by 04/15/10. Contact Program Facilitator Joan Boje at: (716)-341-7657 or E-mail mom.me2009@gmail.com for more information or to register. Raftin/Ridin' Roundup: Sunday, June 06 (9:30) - This activity has always been one of our most popular and since space is limited, it sells out every year. In the morning you’ll be paddling through the deepest section of the gorge and in the afternoon, you’ll go on a guide-led horseback trail ride in some of the prettiest countryside in Wyoming County. In between, you’ll be treated to a sumptuous chicken barbecue prepared especially for the group. Meet at the rafting office in the park. Father's Day Special: Sunday, June 20 - Now it's Dad's turn to be treated to rafting. The same deal as Mother's Day applies. Since we weren't sure what his reaction to flowers would be, upon returning to the rafting office after the trip, Dad is given a commemorative coffee mug. Top of PageJuly, 2010Young Men’s Fellowship Retreat: July 15 thru 18 - A shout-out to guys between the ages of 15 - 18 to join us for three days and nights of Wilderness Adventure and Christian Fellowship. Activities will include; kayaking, rafting, a High Ropes Course, and various outdoor survival skills. There also will be Guest Speakers, Bible Study, and plenty of group discussion. The program begins at 6 PM Thursday, July 15 and will run until 2 PM Sunday, July 18. Space will be limited to 20 participants so please sign up early. August, 2010No activities scheduled. September, 2010"Just A Plane" Romantic Weekend: September 11 - 12 (1:00 PM) - On Saturday, we’ll enjoy some appetizers and local wines while canoeing on Lake Rushford and then will take a brief hike around Moss Lake, a nearby glacial kettle bog and National Natural Landmark. Be sure to save some crackers from the canoe trip for the fish! Following the hike, it’s just a short drive back to “Just A Plane Bed & Breakfast” where a hot shower, a specially prepared supper, and comfortable bed await. Arise the next morning to one of Audrey’s home-cooked breakfasts and after you’ve had your fill, it’s time to get a bird’s eye view of the area because while Audrey was preparing breakfast, her husband Craig was getting the Piper Cub ready for takeoff. You’ll fly over some of the most beautiful countryside in Western NY and if the conditions are right, you’ll even get to fly over Letchworth State Park! After you’ve had your fill of great food and fun with us, spend the rest of your day sightseeing in the area at your leisure. We heartily recommend spending the day in either Alleghany or Wyoming County and are ready with lots of suggestions for where to go and what to do.
A Taste of the Finger Lakes Canoe Trip: September 26
(12:00 PM) - Come spend a relaxing afternoon paddling a canoe around pristine Hemlock Lake while sampling some of New York’s finest wines and cheeses. After a brief lesson in the basics of canoeing, we will proceed along the northern portion of the lake, stopping every so often to try one of the various selections that are with us. The trip concludes with some delicious gourmet coffee and a delightful dessert waiting for everyone upon reaching the takeout. This should be a day to remember for a long time. Limited to 16 participants - must be 21. Top of PageOctober, 2010“Just Us Guys” Overnight: October 02 - 03 What a great opportunity for some male bonding between a youngster and his “dad”; be it a father, uncle, grandpa, or older brother. You’ll get a chance to spend a couple of days at Letchworth State Park, run the river twice, camp in a tent, and eat four very manly meals. Do you hear the steak sizzling yet? This is sure to be a memorable event so sign up early and don’t miss out! |
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