12th Annual Youth Field Day

Kids put down electronic devices, go outdoors, have fun! Parents fantasy, no it really happens at the PSA summer youth field day. This year the youth field day will be on Sunday June 19th and activities will begin at the Sportsmen’s Association’s Clubhouse and Outdoor Education Center on Route 209, Main Road in Phippsburg.

For younger participants, preschool to middle school age, or for older kids who have not tried these activities, the day is organized in a series of hour-long sessions,archery, flycasting, target shooting, and kayaking. Kayaking is presented by Seaspray Kayaking and will be on Phippsburg's Center Pond. Kids are organized into small groups and try their hands at each of these activities in a round robin style rotation. Each group will be led by instructors expert in these activities and who want to share their knowledge and experience. All equipment will be provided.

Geocaching.

Geocaching is for teens and families looking for outdoor activities that they can enjoy together. Geocaching will be led by retired Coast Guard Master Chief Mike Young, whose handle in the geocaching community is "Coastie Mike."

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers of all ages. The activity uses GPS devices to locate hidden containers, called geocaches. Geocaches are located outdoors on publicly accessible lands. Participants then share their experiences online. It is a great way to explore new locations and to bring friends and family together. There are 33 geocaches in Phippsburg, 328 in the Bath-Brunswick area, and 8,214 in the State of Maine.
You will learn:
How to set up an account and navigate the website www.geocaching.com.
The different types of geocaches.
Geocache lingo and etiquette.
How to find and hide geocaches using a GPS.
How to incorporate geocoins, travel bugs, and pathtags to make the experience even more enjoyable.

You will learn about geocaching in a classroom session in the morning and then get some hands-on experience locating some caches in Phippsburg during the afternoon – so dress for the weather.

Please preregister for Map and Compass and Geocaching by leaving a message at 443-9426. Map and Compass and Geocaching are recommended for youth in their teens or older.

All participants must register at the Sportsmen's Association Clubhouse and Outdoor Education Center on Route 209, Main Road, in Phippsburg, the morning of the event. Most activities are at the PSA Campus. For activities at other locations, transportation will be provided. Registration begins at 0700. Youth must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian. There is no charge for this event and lunch will be provided. Activities generally conclude in the late afternoon.

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We are so excited to be offering the new event for the older youth. We are hoping this year will be one of our biggest turn outs so far.

Please note that Geo-caching has a limited amount of openings. Call the club if you would like to "preregister" for that event. Participants must be at least 14 and must be accompanied by an adult. (please leave a number where you can be reached when calling to preregister so we can contact you to let you know if you made the list or if the list is already full. This will help with day of event disappointment. )

We encourage kids ages 4 and up to attend. Kids have a blast as well as the parents. This is a free event, open to the public. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Please feel free to leave a message here if you have any questions about this great event.