Registration open for new West Branch kayaking, fishing HERYN program day for kids set for July 10

5/7/2024

The popularity of the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association's HERYN (Helping Engage our River's Youth with Nature) kayaking and fishing program days and recent development of a West Branch Regional Director position has led to a new West Branch HERYN program opportunity to be held July 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bald Eagle State Park's Blanchard Lake near Howard.

The program will take place at Bald Eagle State Park’s Sayer Dam Beach at Pavilions 6 and 7. The registration for participants will be capped at 20 participants and participants will be split into 2 groups of 10. The program will contain three main program elements: Kayaking, fishing and pond ecology.

Participants should be between the ages of 9 and 14 and will be learning the fundamentals of kayaking and fishing, as well as gaining a sense of environmental stewardship through watershed conservation.

The program is offered free to participants and all equipment is provided. Participants are required to pack their own lunch, bring a refillable water bottle, sunscreen and an extra change of clothing as well as appropriate footwear for watersports (ideally hard-soled water shoes).

Registration was capped at 20 participants and we have that amount already. However, we are taking additional registrations on our waitlist and will add them as spots open.

If you have any questions, contact our West Branch HERYN coordinator Andrew Bechdel at [email protected].

West Branch HERYN registration form

PLEASE NOTE: We have 20 participants registered already for this event. However, you are encouraged to sign up your child for our wait list to fill openings when/if they occur between now and July 10.

* Indicates required field

Participant name *

First

Last

Participant age (as of July 10, 2024) *

Parent/Guardian name(s) *

Email *

Phone number *

Hometown *

Emergency contact (beyond parent/guardian) and number *

Does this participant have any allergies, medications or any medical issues we should be aware of before the event? Please explain: *

How would you rate his/her swimming ability? Has he/she been kayaking or fishing before? *

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1 Comment

Lisa Iulo

6/10/2024 11:30:19 pm

Hello. Thank you for offering this great program! I filled out the form for my son previously. We did not receive confirmation other than a note at the end of the survey indicating the form was submitted. I now note that the registration is full and there is a waitlist. Is there any way to know in advance if our information was received and whether we are among the 20 initial registrants? This information would be helpful for our planning purposes. Thank you for any information you can provide.

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