Clinics

Shank’s Mare offers in-store clinics designed to familiarize you with the outdoor activities we offer Once you learn the basics of kayaking, hiking, x-c skiing, etc., we can then direct you in to one of our many lesson programs to further your knowledge. Our goal is to provide you with the skills to make all your outdoor adventures safe and enjoyable.

Introduction to Geocaching

Fall Dates to be Announced

Learn about the sport of “geocaching” at Shank’s Mare. This high tech scavenger hunt activity incorporates information from the web, with map and compass skills and a hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS) computer. “Team Shank’s Mare” has been enjoying this sport and we want to share the fun with you. This clinic will familiarize you with the principles of geocaching. We’ll head outdoors to practice finding some “caches”. This is a great family activity or an addition to kayaking, hiking, etc. Shank’s Mare will incorporate caches on many of our upcoming programs, so learn about geocaching with us, and join the fun. Materials for this clinic will be provided by Shank’s Mare.

Fee - Free

First Steps to Kayak Fishing – Fly Casting Clinic

Please call for availability - 717-252-1616

Shank’s Mare welcomes our expert Susquehanna River Fishing Guide, Brian Shumaker, to conduct this introductory fly casting clinic. Brian’s business, Susquehanna River Guides, specializes in fly fishing for small mouth bass on the Susquehanna. This clinic at Shank’s Mare is designed for the person just starting out in the sport of fly fishing. It will cover the fundamental skills in fly casting and fly line control. The clinic will be held outside Shank’s Mare, on the banks of the Susquehanna. All equipment is provided in the clinic fee. The class will be small, so sign up now!

Fee including all equipment and instruction – Members $75/Person, Non-Members $83/Person.