Next-level Blue HERYN program sessions added for graduates of the introductory HERYN day programs

4/15/2022

In an effort to continue momentum started via its introductory HERYN (Helping Engage our River's Youth with Nature) program, the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association is holding a specialized "Blue HERYN" sojourn open only to graduates of the the original HERYN program.

The Blue HERYN program day is scheduled for Thursday, June 30, 2022, on the Penns Creek in Union/Snyder counties with two timeslots to accommodate as many participants as possible.

The first session will run from 8 a.m. until noon, with the second session slated for 1-5 p.m. Each session will begin at the park in New Berlin, Union County. Instruction will include a refresher of skills learned during HERYN followed by safety skills for kayaking along moving waterways and tips for success when combining kayaking and fishing.

The session will include a short sojourn from New Berlin to Kratzerville. Participants are to be dropped off in New Berlin before their session is to begin and picked up at the Penns Creek bridge behind Kratzerville at the end of their session.

The program is free for participants and will include staff members from the 2021 HERYN program and other volunteers. The program is weather and creek condition-dependent and the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association holds the right to cancel or postpone the event to maximize a safe and enjoyable experience.

Please register for this event using the following form:

* Indicates required field

Participant name *

Participant age (as of June 30) *

Parent/guardian names *

Email *

Phone number *

Participant's hometown *

On which date did your child complete his/her introductory HERYN program day? *

For which session is the participant available? (Please choose only one) *

Morning only (8 a.m. to noon) Afternoon only (1-5 p.m.) Either one (MSRKA will assign based on availablity)

Please check all of the following options that are true: (this will help us make sure we have the necessary equipment ready ahead of time) *

Participant can bring his/her own kayak Participant can bring his/her own life jacket Participant can bring his/her own fishing pole

Please list any allergies, medical conditions or other things we need to know in advance to maintain safety for everyone involved. *

Which other participants (if any) does your child want to participate with? *

Please note that all participants should bring a water bottle, a snack to eat when the group stops for a break and his/her own sunscreen. Electronics and other valuables are the responsibility of the participant and the MSRKA is not held liable for any items that may be damaged from the trip *

I understand and my child will be prepared We are limited in resources and I could use some help in providing these items

Please list emergency contacts, relation to participant and contact info for the day of the event *

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