Outdoor Learning

Campfire Cooking Class w/ Mark & Justin

Van De Graaff Park, Northport

Gather around the fire and learn the art of outdoor cooking! This fun, hands-on class is perfect for all ages and skill levels. You'll discover how to safely prepare and cook delicious meals over a campfire, from savory treats to sweet delights, while making lasting memories. Bring your appetite and a sense of adventure!

Skills learned and used will consist of:

1. Fire and Meal Preparation

Choosing and caring for Outdoor Cookware

Cooking Styles: Campfire Grill, Dutch Oven, Cast Iron, Camp Stoves

Meals cooked will consist of:

Pork Chops, Campfire Rice, & Smore’s

March 27^th, 2026

Hobo Meals w/ vegetables, Dump Fruit Cobbler(apple or peach)

October 16^th, 2026

Fridays, 5p to 9p, overnight camping optional

$45 for PARA Members, $50 for Non-members

Van De Graaff Park

Min: 6 participants, deadline: week before

The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid course is to provide individuals a foundation of first aid principals and skills to be able to respond to emergencies and give care in areas that do not have immediate emergency medical services(EMS) response, such as wilderness and remote environments including urban disasters, such as earthquakes and hurricanes.

Prerequisites: Must be at least 14 years old and hold current adult CPR/AED certification.  Course will be part classroom and part outdoors.  Two-year certification

Course length: 16 hours, Faucett Brothers Activity Center

Date & Time:

• • • Friday, January 30^th, 4p to 8p

    • Saturday, January 31^st, 9a to 5p

    • Sunday, February 1^st, 1p to 5p

The NASP Archery Program promotes international-style target archery as part of the school curriculum, to improve educational performance and participation in the shooting sports among students grades 4-12.

• • NASP ARCHERY ACADEMY: 

  • Faucett Center Archery Range on Thursdays

  • • • 9 am Advanced Archery

      • 10am Beginning Archery Classes

      • February 2026
      • March 2026
      • April 2026

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      • Classes on Thursdays

      • *for Adult Archery or Afternoon Classes ask for details

Indoor Rock-Climbing Classes here on Tuesdays at10am.  Don't worry about the cold, it's all indoors!  The class meets at our base camp at the Faucett Center Belay Tower.  Here we hone our skills in basic climbing techniques, the three golden rules for climbing, and proper terminology used to scale the wall.  It is fun, exciting, and a great workout for anyone!  No equipment or previous experience necessary, we got you covered.

• • Indoor Climbing Class 2025: 

  • Faucett Center Belay Tower

  • • • 10am Classes on Tuesdays

        Please Contact Mark Harrison at mharrison@tcpara.org 

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This class is developed to teach water safety guidelines for open-water environments while using small watercraft such as a canoe, paddleboard or kayak.  We will cover: Trip Planning, Rescue Techniques, and Canoe Emergencies in deep water.  Most importantly, we will have a fun day on the lake!

• • Canoeing 101 Class: 

  • Lake Nicol

    • • To be Announced