K12Genie & Eastern Mountain Sports SoHo Present: the Family Adventure Series
October 30, 2009 by K12Genie Staff
Please join K12Genie and Eastern Mountain Sports (Soho) for free clinics this November that will help you enjoy the winter and the outdoors with your family. These events will be fun and educational for parents, teachers, and kids of all ages!
Clinics are Free. Feel free to attend any or all sessions. Space is limited, so an RSVP is requested. RSVP here.
SESSIONS:
SESSION 1: Things to Know, Places to go for a Family Hike
Saturday, Nov. 14
1 PM – 2 PM
EMS SoHo, 530 Broadway at Spring St., Manhattan
Workshop Description:
- What to wear on your feet,and your body to stay warm
and dry. - What kinds of snacks to bring.
- How to stay healthy by treating your water and keeping clear of poison ivy.
- What’s inside a Guide’s first aid kit?
- Bringing the outdoors back home; photography while hiking.
- Respect for plants and animals you’ll find outside.
This clinic will be conducted by The New York Wilderness Guide Company. We’ve scheduled a separate hiking trip to Bear Mountain on Nov. 22nd for those families that are interested. See below for details.
SESSION 2: Mom, do I need a Coat? Warm and Dry in Winter
Saturday, Nov. 21
1 PM – 2 PM
EMS SoHo, 530 Broadway at Spring St., Manhattan
Workshop Description:
- Staying warm and dry from head to toe
- Dealing with temperature changes between indoors and outdoors
- Staying healthy during the winter season
SESSION 3: Family Bonding Through Winter Sports
Saturday, Nov. 28
1 PM – 2 PM
EMS SoHo, 530 Broadway at Spring St., Manhattan
Workshop Description:
- Dressing for outdoor activity
- Skiing/Snowboarding and winter sports
- Family time, family moments
Space is limited. Please RSVP here. All clinics in this series are FREE but donations are accepted and help support our ongoing efforts to help families interact with each other and with the world around them. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the New York City Outward Bound.
Family Hiking in Bear Mountain
Sunday, Nov. 22
“Family Hiking in Bear Mountain”
8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Join The New York Wilderness Guide Company for a great hike up Bear Mountain. The hike is an easy-to-intermediate hike in Bear Mountain offering an introduction to hiking for novices while giving veteran hikers an opportunity to enjoy a favorite local hike and great views from the top, weather permitting.
Tickets
There are two ticket packages, with transportation to Bear Mountain and without. There are also discounts for kids. For those needing transportation from the city, the morning starts at Grand Central. The group will leave at 8:30 AM and return to the city by 6:30 PM. For those not needing transportation, the meeting location will be at Bear Mountain, with the exact location TBD. You can see more details and purchase tickets here.
ENTER A CONTEST FOR 1 FREE TICKET. ENTER HERE.
About Bear Mountain: Bear Mountain State Park is situated in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River and offers spectacular views of the park, the Hudson Highlands, and Harriman State Park. Click Here for more info.
About the Guide: Nathan Todd is the Chief Guide of the New York Wilderness Guide Company. He has traveled the Rockies, the Andes, the Appalachians, and loves to hike nearby destinations in New York.
For those persons thinking about the hike, please consider attending the Nov. 14th Session 1 clinic on family hiking.
ABOUT US
About K12Genie: K12genie provides families with school-aged children with education and activities that improve family relationships and encourage personal development. We provide articles, activities, recipes, an online brag wall, local resources, and workshops that foster positive interactions and dialogue between siblings and between generations.
About Eastern Mountain Sports: Since 1967 EMS has been providing quality outdoor gear and outdoor skills training to customers along the East Coast. The EMS SoHo location is the New York City flagship store. (www.emssoho.com)
About The New York Wilderness Guide Company: NYWGC is an outdoor sports and recreation tour company that teaches beginners and seasoned experts the basics of life in the outdoors. We teach the camping, hiking, and outdoor skills needed to have fun and stay safe in mountains and parks just outside of the city.
