SEELEY LAKE - The Outdoor Adventure Club began another season of fun this past week. Program leaders are eager to teach participants how to explore and enjoy the outdoors.
The program is available for children in grades three - eight and runs every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Aug. 15. There is no cost to attend.
“I really like providing an opportunity for a lot of these kids who otherwise wouldn’t be getting [outside] this summer,” said Program Leader Ella Batchelder. “I just think that’s really special.”
The program is led by high school students Batchelder and Eric Lorentz. Both Batchelder and Lorentz previously worked as substitutes in the program, which sparked their interest in leading the program this summer.
“Coming back, I think it’s just great,” said Lorentz. “I want to teach the kids about nature and the outdoors.”
“You can make your own fun,” said Batchelder. “I think that’s not happening as much as it did before and I think it’s good to remind [the children] that you can go outside and have a good time.”
According to Batchelder, Tuesdays and Wednesdays typically include hikes to alpine lakes surrounding Seeley Lake. Thursdays are saved for water sports such as kayaking and paddleboarding on Seeley Lake.
The Outdoor Adventure Program continues rain or shine with rainy day indoor activities at SLE. Activities include the climbing wall and engineering projects.
Children in the program are asked to pack their own healthy lunches with snacks and two bottles of water in a sturdy backpack. It is recommended that children dress in layers, and that clothing and footwear are appropriate for changing weather conditions.
For more information about the program and how to register your child please visit http://www.sleonling.org or contact Bridget Laird at 406-210-0012 and blairdsle@sleonline.org.
2019 SUMMER SCHEDULE
• July 17: “Wildflowers Hike” to Glacier Lake (easy 3.2 miles round trip)
• July 18: Kayaking/paddleboarding River Point
• July 23: UM Bird Banding Station + Clearwater Canoe Trail
• July 24: Holland Falls + picnic and swimming at Holland Lake
• July 25: Big Larch Campground Service Learning with Clearwater Resource Council
• July 30: “Huckleberry Hike” to Morrell Falls
• July 31: Family day at Garnet Ghost Town
• Aug. 1: Kayaking/paddleboarding at Big Larch Campground
• Aug. 6: Hike to Dinah/Elsina Lakes
• Aug. 7: Big Larch Campground Service Learning with Clearwater Resource Council
• Aug. 8: Kayaking/paddleboarding Clearwater River from River Point
• Aug. 13: Bike Rodeo at SLE then ride to Ski Trails
• Aug. 14: Hike the “M” in Missoula and “Bio-blitz” on Kim Williams Trail
• Aug. 15: Kayak/paddleboard at Seeley Campground + BBQ beach party
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