YMCA-ECRN+ Happy Hikers Club-Fishing Program

6911 Cleveland Ave.,Westerville OH 43081

15 May, 2022

Description

YMCA-ECRN+ 2022 Happy Hikers Club Fishing Program! Happy Hikers Club (HHC) at Sharon Woods Metro Park (Schrock Lake) Our monthly hiking club is a unique opportunity to foster your relationship with your child, family, and the community through nature. You will participate in positive physical activity and outdoor education while building supportive relationships with other local families and individuals of ALL AGES & ABILITIES! MAY FISHING PROGRAM DETAILS:- You'll learn how to cast and bait your own pole! Throw a line into Schrock Lake to use your new skills and catch a big one! Our Story Trail: Ruby's Birds will also be along the lake sidewalk (geared toward ages 3-7, but fun for any age). A public fishing program will take place from 12-2pm and families are welcome to stay if we have enough poles for the public to use. Location and Driving Directions: Sharon Woods Metro Park, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Westerville, 43081. The park shares a light with St. Ann's Hospital. Once in the park, drive to the last parking lot. Take the sidewalk to the lake. Meet Up Point: Schrock Lake, first fishing dock (at the end of the sidewalk) Driving directions or specific instructions for finding the location: See above. Rain or Shine?: Yes Recommended items to bring, things to wear, etc: Please bring a reusable water bottle (snacks will be provided). Dress for the weather. You may also bring a lawn chair and/or blankets (ground may be wet by the lake, though). Participants are welcome to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy time with their families at any of the picnic areas. Many grills are also available, as well as 3 different playgrounds in the park. Is this program wheelchair/stroller friendly?: Yes Does this program have ready access to running water? Yes; restrooms are on the other side of the parking lot from the lake area. Is this program in the sun, shade, or other outdoor elements we should make families aware of?: Mostly sun at the fishing docks, but shade trees are nearby. What is the length of the hike? : No hiking; a short walk from the parking lot to the dock. What type of path is the hike on? (gravel, dirt, rocks, etc): Paved sidewalk QUESTIONS? ECRN+ Family Support » Name: Cassie Kranz or Amanda Kirby» Email: [email protected] » Phone: 614.300.7867 Metro Parks Staff» Allison Shaw- Metro Parks Naturalist» Email: [email protected] New to Happy Hikers Club? WELCOME! Learn more... "What is Happy Hikers Club (HHC)?" Established in Spring 2017, HHC is a monthly social and recreational hiking adventure held at various Metro Parks across Central Ohio. Each month, our incredible Metro Parks Naturalist will lead us on a short walk or roll through the park to explore the beauty of the world around us! Families can build their circles of support and connect with one another through nature, in a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment. As we explore, Metro Parks and ECRN+ staff and volunteers will ensure the pack stays together and is having fun along the way.  "Why did you create a club like this?" ECRN+ Family Support Team and Metro Parks both believe that ALL children and individuals, regardless of ability or diagnosis, should have welcoming access to the outdoors in order to play, build lasting friendships, participate in positive activity, and experience the sensory wonders of nature. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in their community. As a cause-driven organization, the Y (ECRN+) has a unique opportunity and responsibility to work toward full inclusion of people of all abilities. We are delighted to continue our partnership with the Metro Parks and proud to intentionally serve children and youth of all abilities at our events. Happy Hikers Club is another hopeful seed we're planting as we strive to cultivate generations of diversity, acceptance, healthy living, and love for ALL. "Who is invited to the club?" Everyone! That's what makes our hiking club so fun! Each month's hike is open to children, youth, and young adults of all abilities alongside their family and friends. No matter your development, age, ability, fitness level, gender, culture, or whatever it may be that makes you amazing... YOU are welcome at HHC.