Day & Evening Programs

Please all programs require Pre-Registration

Call 717-252-1616.

Friday Nights Unwind at the River

July 24, & August 21, 2009

July 24 - Keil Holland - a multi-styled singer/guitarist with a blend of Classic Rock, Motown and Country

Shank’s Mare’s Friday Nights Unwind are a great excuse to head to the river and relax. We’ll be providing live entertainment from 7-9pm on our porch for these events. You may want to rent a kayak for a relaxing paddle, or just grab some food at the Lock 2 Café, spread a blanket on the lawn (coolers are welcome), and enjoy the music as the river flows by. No reservations are required. Just come on down, enjoy the evening and relax Susquehanna-style.

Sunday Brunch Paddle Rendezvous, 9:00-11:30am

Sun., June 28 2009 Sun., July 26, 2009

Sun., August 16 & 30, 2009 Sun., Sept. 27, 2009

Begin your Sunday morning enjoying the natural beauty of the Susquehanna River. Our rendezvous begins with a short orientation to kayaking. Paddlers will then launch their kayaks for a leisurely paddle to the Conejohela Flats. This area of the Susquehanna River is a major migratory bird stopover on the Atlantic flyway, so you’re sure to see a variety of wildlife. The paddle is suitable for beginners and rental kayaks are available. Following the tour, adjourn to “The Rookery” for a hearty brunch. Program includes tour, guide, and meal.

Fee – Members $32/Person, Non-Members $36/Person

Rental kayaks - $15/single kayak, $18/double kayak (Members receive a 10% discount on rental rates).

Red, White & Blue Paddle Evening Rendezvous

Friday, July 10, 2009, 6:00-9:00pm

Don your patriotic colors and join us for an evening on the Susquehanna. Following a quick kayak orientation, launch your boats and have our guides lead you on a relaxing paddle tour. This paddle is suitable for beginners, and rental kayaks are available. Following your paddle, adjourn to “The Rookery” for a delicious dinner and an awesome view of the Susquehanna from our comfortable banquet room. We’ll have some special prizes for the most patriotic attire! Come down and enjoy a fund evening on the river. Program includes tour, guide and meal.

Fee – Members $36/Person, Non-members $40/Person.

Rental kayaks - $15/single kayak, $20/double kayak (Members receive 10% discount on rentals).

Dog Days of Summer Paddle Evening Rendezvous

Friday, August 7, 2009, 6:00-9:00pm

What better way to stay cool than to head out on the River. Our Paddle Evening Rendezvous begins with a quick orientation session, then on to the water for a relaxing guided paddle tour of the Susquehanna. Our experienced guides will lead you to one of the “coolest” places on the water. Following your tour, enjoy a delicious summer meal in “The Rookery”. It’s a great alternative to the usual date night, and suitable for those who may not have ever kayaked. Rental kayaks available. Program includes tour, guide and meal.

Fee – Members $36/Person, Non-members $40/Person.

Rental kayaks - $15/single kayak, $20/double kayak (Members receive 10% discount on rentals).

Fall Equinox Paddle Evening Rendezvous

Friday, September 18, 2009, 5:30-8:30pm

September is one of the most beautiful times of the year on the Susquehanna. Enjoy the comfortable evening temperatures with a delightful guided paddle on the River. Our guides will give you a brief orientation, and then take you on a leisurely and relaxing kayak tour. Following your paddle, head to “The Rookery” for a delicious fall harvest dinner. This program is suitable for beginner paddlers, and great for all outdoor lovers. Rental kayaks are available. Program includes tour, guide and meal.

Fee – Members $36/Person, Non-members $40/Person.

Rental kayaks - $15/single kayak, $20/double kayak (Members receive 10% discount on rentals).

Introduction to Geocaching

Sat., September 19, 2009, 10:30am-12:30pm

Learn about the new sport of “geocaching” at Shank’s Mare. This worldwide scavenger hunt type activity incorporates information from the worldwide web, with map and compass skills and utilizing 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, and we’ll practice finding some “caches”. Once you get the hang of this, go out on your own or join us for some of our “Geocaching Rendezvous” where you’ll form teams and navigate our own cache course followed by dinner in “The Rookery”. We’ll supply the materials for this clinic.

Fee: Free Program

Geocaching Evening Rendezvous

Sat., Oct. 4, 2009, 3:00-7:00pm

What is a “Muggle” anyway? Besides the Harry Potter reference, a “muggle” is any person who hasn’t tried the new sport of geocaching. Join us for an afternoon of outdoor hiking and geocaching followed by dinner in “The Rookery”. We’ll provide you with the GPS units and basic instruction, form you in teams, and turn you loose to find Shank’s Mare’s hidden caches. You’ll hike through fields and woods in your quest, and log the treasure in each hiding place. The team with the most treasure wins! Collect your prize and compare your adventures over a hearty dinner in “The Rookery”. If you want to familiarize yourself ahead of time with geocaching, come to one of our free Introduction to Geocaching Clinics. If you have your own GPS unit, you may use it – call us ahead of time and we will make arrangements to email you the cache coordinates just prior to this event.

Fee: Members - $36.00/Person, Non-Members - $40.00/Person.

“Rendezvous” is defined as “a meeting place, an agreement to meet, or the meeting itself”.

Shank’s Mare is your “rendezvous” for lots of fun and educational outdoor adventures.