YMCA of Talbot County

Outdoor

Tuesday Night Adult Kayak Club

(under 18 must be accompanied by a parent)
April 13–October 12

Tuesday, April 13 ushers in the return of the Tuesday Night Kayak Club. Every Tuesday meet at the YMCA at 5:30 p.m and set out on a Tuesday night adventure to explore one of the waterways the Eastern Shore has to offer. This is a great way to meet new people and have loads of fun paddling. Trips will be announced the first of each month. Return times may vary dependent upon paddling location.

Inclement weather may result in trip cancellation. Registration required.
$10/member/trip or $25/member/month
(4 consecutive trips) $20/program participant/trip

Adult Cultural Day Trip

(18 years and older)
April-October

Starting Wednesday, April 29 we seek out mid-week day trips to explore the surrounding areas. These trips are the last Wednesday of April, May, August, September, and October. Lunch is provided by the YMCA. All you need is a smile and possibly a camera. The bus leaves the Easton YMCA at 8 a.m. and makes a pick up at the St. Michaels YMCA at 8:30 a.m. The bus returns to St. Michaels approximately 5 p.m. and Easton 5:30 p.m.

$30/member $50/program participant
April 28–Smithsonian Museum
May 26–Mount Vernon
August 25–US Capitol
September 29–Mount Vernon
October 27–Cylburn Arboretum Baltimore

Saturday Paddle

(under 13 must be accompanied by a parent)

Enjoy a Saturday morning paddle while seeing the tributaries of the bay. The YMCA will provide lunch. All you have to bring is energy and a smile. We will leave the YMCA at 9 a. m. and return approximately 2 p.m. Kayaks or canoes provided by the YMCA.
Registration is required.

$20/member/trip $35/program participant/trip
May 8
 September 25
 October 16

Climbing

(under 12 must be accompanied by a parent)

Climbing is GREAT exercise and an excellent way to bond with your family and friends. Witness determination, strength, and courage; feel the elation and receive congratulations as you reach the top of the wall of your chosen route. We will leave the YMCA at 9 a.m. (for indoor climbing) or 7 a.m. (for outdoor climbing) and return approximately 4 p.m. Bring a bag lunch. Climbing vans have been known to stop for treats on the return voyage.

$20/member/trip $30/program participant/trip
April 24 (indoor Earth Treks-Rockville)
May 29 (outdoor Carder Rock)
September 11 (outdoor Carder Rock)
October 30 (outdoor Carder Rock)

Wye Island Campout

(under 14 must be accompanied by a parent)

Join us as we leave the YMCA at 10 a.m. Saturday. We will go to Pickering Creek and put the boats in the water and then paddle to Wye Island and set up camp. We will enjoy fellowship, games and good food. After we break down camp on Sunday we will then paddle to Wye landing where we will be picked up and brought back to the YMCA. Bring a bag lunch for Saturday. If you need camping gear we can let you borrow some of ours.