Family Programs

These are a listing of Family Programs that have been offered in the past by our department.
For up to date offerings and details please visit our On-Line or Digitial Brochure.

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Family Wall Crawlers- Ages 6 & up

Are the kids climbing the walls? If so, bring them where this is the thing to do! Wall Crawlers is an- introductory program to climbing. This one night program consists of belay instruction for parents, while children practice their climbing skills in the bouldering area, then share in climbing together. Offered in the Winter. Instruction is provided by Petra Cliffs. This is a parent/child program.

Family Fishing Clinic- Ages 6 & up

Sign up the family today for this “Let’s Go Fishing Clinic. We will travel to a nearby pond and receive basic instructions and fishing techniques. Everyone will have the opportunity to fish. Transportation Provided. Offered in the Fall. Instructor: Karl Hubbard. This is a parent/Child program.

Family Rock Climbing- Ages 10 & up

Enjoy outdoor rock climbing with the entire family. Come challenge yourself and family and learn to work as a team. Offered in the Fall. Instructors: Outdoor Climbing professionals. This is a parent /child program.

Family Kayak Clinic- Ages 10 & up

Is your family looking to get out and play on the water? If so, join us for an evening of basic instruction and touring on Lake Champlain. You will learn the basics of paddling and boat control and enjoy a tour along the shores of the lake. We use single and tandem recreational kayaks. Offered in the Summer. Instructors: Rec. Staff. This is a parent/child program

Family Kayak Outing- Ages 10 & up

Enjoy a day paddling on a VT river. If you are an experienced paddler, not a trip for new paddlers, or have taken our kayak clinic in the past, join us as we embark on a day on the river. Transportation included. Offered in the Fall. Instructors: Rec. Staff. This is a parent/child program.

Family SCUBA Clinic- Ages 12 & up

TRY SCUBA is an introductory clinic in Scuba diving. Certified Scuba Instructors will teach proper equipment usage and diving techniques through a shallow dive in Lake Champlain. All equipment is provided. Offered in the Summer. Instructors: Waterfront Diving Center. This is a parent/child program. *Note: Anyone with asthma or other respiratory diseases cannot participate due to the breathing apparatus used.

The Amazing Park Challenge- All Ages

The Champlain Valley Recreation Association would like to challenge you to get outdoors for an exciting summer of new adventures. Register your team and receive a passport that grants a one-time admission for all your members into a number of pre-selected parks in the Champlain Valley throughout the summer. Complete activity pages and gather stamps in your passport at each of the parks to earn great prizes! The kick-off and big finale mark the start and end of the challenge! You won’t want to miss out on this exciting adventure! Passports are good for up to 6 people; teams may consist of families, groups of friends, co-workers, etc. Passports go on sale April 1st.

Boater Safety Course- Ages 12 & Older

Recreation & Parks in conjunction with the VT State Police, offers a Boater Safety Course. The course is open to all youth, teens & adults (12 years of age and older). The course is 8 hours and is offered in 4 days. Participants must be present at all sessions to be eligible for certification. The course is mandatory for any person, born after January 1, 1974, who will be operating a motorboat on VT waters. Offered in the Spring. Instructor: John Fick

Snowmobile Safety Course- Ages 12 & up

Recreation & Parks in conjunction with the VT State Police, offers a Snowmobile Safety Course. The 6-hour course is offered in three evening sessions. Participants must be present for all classes in order to be eligible for certification. The VT State law requires all snowmobile operators born after July 1, 1983 to take and pass a snowmobile safety course. Offered in the Winter. Instructor: VT State Police

R.A.D. - Rape Aggression Defense Systems- Ages 16 & up (Females Only)

Learn how to protect yourself in this realistic self-defense tactics and techniques class for women. Learn awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program. Offered in the Fall. Instructors: SB Police Dept., National Certified R.A.D. Instructors.

Family Archery- Ages 9 & up

Family Archery is designed for families with little or no previous experience and is intended to be recreational and instructional in nature. Offered in the Spring and Fall. Instructors: Rec. Staff. This is a parent/child program.

Family Taekwondo Clinic- Ages 7 & up

Parents, have you ever sat and watched your children having fun and said to yourself, “I’d like to try that”? Well, this is your chance. Come kick, break and shout- while learning the basics of Taekwondo together with your child. Offered in the Fall. Instructor: Sue Myers, 3rd Degree Black Belt Instructor

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Register Now! Online Brochure Digital Brochure Quick Links: Program & Sports Schedules Summer Camp Page Employment Opportunities Employment Application Instructor's Packet Our Sponsors Community Links/Resources Follow Us: Vermont's #1 Sportstown Major Sponsor of SBRD Family Programs These are a listing of Family Programs that have been offered in the past by our department. For up to date offerings and details please visit our On-Line or Digitial Brochure. Adventure Hobby/Education Sports Programs Family Wall Crawlers- Ages 6 & up Are the kids climbing the walls? If so, bring them where this is the thing to do! Wall Crawlers is an- introductory program to climbing. This one night program consists of belay instruction for parents, while children practice their climbing skills in the bouldering area, then share in climbing together. Offered in the Winter. Instruction is provided by Petra Cliffs. This is a parent/child program. Family Fishing Clinic- Ages 6 & up Sign up the family today for this “Let’s Go Fishing Clinic. We will travel to a nearby pond and receive basic instructions and fishing techniques. Everyone will have the opportunity to fish. Transportation Provided. Offered in the Fall. Instructor: Karl Hubbard. This is a parent/Child program. Family Rock Climbing- Ages 10 & up Enjoy outdoor rock climbing with the entire family. Come challenge yourself and family and learn to work as a team. Offered in the Fall. Instructors: Outdoor Climbing professionals. This is a parent /child program. Family Kayak Clinic- Ages 10 & up Is your family looking to get out and play on the water? If so, join us for an evening of basic instruction and touring on Lake Champlain. You will learn the basics of paddling and boat control and enjoy a tour along the shores of the lake. We use single and tandem recreational kayaks. Offered in the Summer. Instructors: Rec. Staff. This is a parent/child program Family Kayak Outing- Ages 10 & up Enjoy a day paddling on a VT river. If you are an experienced paddler, not a trip for new paddlers, or have taken our kayak clinic in the past, join us as we embark on a day on the river. Transportation included. Offered in the Fall. Instructors: Rec. Staff. This is a parent/child program. Family SCUBA Clinic- Ages 12 & up TRY SCUBA is an introductory clinic in Scuba diving. Certified Scuba Instructors will teach proper equipment usage and diving techniques through a shallow dive in Lake Champlain. All equipment is provided. Offered in the Summer. Instructors: Waterfront Diving Center. This is a parent/child program. *Note: Anyone with asthma or other respiratory diseases cannot participate due to the breathing apparatus used. The Amazing Park Challenge- All Ages The Champlain Valley Recreation Association would like to challenge you to get outdoors for an exciting summer of new adventures. Register your team and receive a passport that grants a one-time admission for all your members into a number of pre-selected parks in the Champlain Valley throughout the summer. Complete activity pages and gather stamps in your passport at each of the parks to earn great prizes! The kick-off and big finale mark the start and end of the challenge! You won’t want to miss out on this exciting adventure! Passports are good for up to 6 people; teams may consist of families, groups of friends, co-workers, etc. Passports go on sale April 1st. Boater Safety Course- Ages 12 & Older Recreation & Parks in conjunction with the VT State Police, offers a Boater Safety Course. The course is open to all youth, teens & adults (12 years of age and older). The course is 8 hours and is offered in 4 days. Participants must be present at all sessions to be eligible for certification. The course is mandatory for any person, born after January 1, 1974, who will be operating a motorboat on VT waters. Offered in the Spring. Instructor: John Fick Snowmobile Safety Course- Ages 12 & up Recreation & Parks in conjunction with the VT State Police, offers a Snowmobile Safety Course. The 6-hour course is offered in three evening sessions. Participants must be present for all classes in order to be eligible for certification. The VT State law requires all snowmobile operators born after July 1, 1983 to take and pass a snowmobile safety course. Offered in the Winter. Instructor: VT State Police R.A.D. - Rape Aggression Defense Systems- Ages 16 & up (Females Only) Learn how to protect yourself in this realistic self-defense tactics and techniques class for women. Learn awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program. Offered in the Fall. Instructors: SB Police Dept., National Certified R.A.D. Instructors. Family Archery- Ages 9 & up Family Archery is designed for families with little or no previous experience and is intended to be recreational and instructional in nature. Offered in the Spring and Fall. Instructors: Rec. Staff. This is a parent/child program. Family Taekwondo Clinic- Ages 7 & up Parents, have you ever sat and watched your children having fun and said to yourself, “I’d like to try that”? Well, this is your chance. Come kick, break and shout- while learning the basics of Taekwondo together with your child. Offered in the Fall. Instructor: Sue Myers, 3rd Degree Black Belt Instructor