Ages 55+

Designed for older adults who aren’t quite ready for the rocking chair, come relive your adventurous youth or learn a new activity! A different adventure is offered each month; all trips will depart from the Georgetown Recreation Center.

Beginner Kayaking

Tuesday, 9/10: 9:30-11:30 a.m. & 12:30-2:30 p.m.
$20 Resident | $30 Nonresident

This two-hour beginner class will introduce participants to kayaking in a
flat water environment. Instruction and all necessary gear will be provided,
including kayaks, paddles, and personal flotation devices. Participants will meet at Hat Creek Burger Company (201 San Gabriel Village Blvd.) Transportation from Hat Creek to Blue Hole Park will be provided.

Completion of a beginner kayaking class is required before participating in a kayaking day trip, but not before registering for a kayaking day trip.

Belton Lake Kayak Adventure

Friday, 9/20: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
$30 Resident | $40 Nonresident

Come join us for a paddling adventure on the scenic Belton Lake. The paddle is planned to be approximately three to five miles, but will be adapted to meet the participants’ needs. We will paddle in the morning and then eat lunch at a local restaurant on the lake. Lunch is not included in the fee.
Kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices, transportation, and instruction are included. Departure for this trip will be from the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Administration Office (1101 N. College St.).

All participants must have completed a beginner kayaking class or a previous kayaking day trip with Georgetown Parks and
Recreation in order to participate.

River Kayaking

Friday, 10/4: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
$45 Resident | $55 Nonresident

Join us for a kayaking adventure on a Texas River! Kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices, transportation, and instruction are included. Please bring a sack lunch, drinking water, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a towel, a change of clothes and money for supper on our way home. Departure for this trip will be from the Georgetown Parks and Recreation
Administration Office (1101 N. College).

All participants must have completed a beginner kayaking class or a previous kayaking day trip with Georgetown Parks and
Recreation in order to participate.

Caddo Lake Kayak Adventure

Thursday, 10/17-Friday, 10/18: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (overnight trip)
$200 Resident | $250 Nonresident

Come join us for a 2-day paddling adventure on Caddo Lake. We plan on paddling on 2 different paddling trails. Each “paddle” is planned to be approximately three to five miles but will be adapted to meet participants’ needs. Caddo Lake is the only natural forming lake in Texas, consisting of both river and backwater swamp.

Lodging includes a one-night stay in a hotel room. Price is based on double occupancy in a hotel room. If you would like your own room, it will cost an additional fee of $50.

All participants must have completed a beginner kayaking class or a previous kayaking day trip with Georgetown Parks and
Recreation in order to participate. Departure will be from the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Administration Office (1101 N. College).

Willis Creek Kayak Adventure

Friday, 11/1: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
$30 Resident | $40 Nonresident

Come join us for a paddling adventure on the scenic Willis Creek on Granger Lake. The paddle is planned to be approximately three miles, but will be adapted to meet the participants’ needs. We will paddle in the morning and then eat lunch at Dale’s in Walburg. Lunch is not included in the fee. Kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices, transportation, and instruction are included. Participants should come dressed in their kayaking attire. Please bring water shoes, drinking water, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a towel, a change of clothes and money for lunch. Departure for this trip will be from the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Administration Office (1101 N. College St.).

All participants must have completed a beginner kayaking class or a previous kayaking day trip with Georgetown Parks and
Recreation in order to participate.

Hiking

Wednesday, 11/6: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
$30 Resident | $40 Nonresident

Enjoy a beautiful day on the hiking trails in Central Texas. Take in the fall foliage with a group of other outdoor enthusiasts. Bring a sack lunch, full water bottles, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a go-get ‘em attitude. On our way home we’ll stop to eat and replenish those burned calories (meal not included in registration fee). Actual hiking trails/distances will depend on the abilities of participants. Departs from the Georgetown Recreation Center.

For more information, please contact Robert Staton at (512) 930-1367 or robert.staton@georgetown.org.

Please register early – spaces are limited! A course will be canceled if it has not met the minimum number of participants three days prior to the start date.