Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson is excited to continue collaborating with the Maine Winter Sports Center (MWSC). This summer on June 25-27, Thursday to Saturday, HVNC and MWSC will offer the Little Dyer Adventure club for youth ages 10-14.

“MWSC has been offering youth development programs like this for years,” said Lauren Jacobs, the Youth Development Program Director at MWSC. “Our aim is to connect youth with all the great opportunities for outdoor adventure, like HVNC, right in their backyard.”

The Little Dyer Adventure Club will have all the same qualities of HVNC’s other recreational programming: it will be led by very experienced staff, it will be affordable, it will be open to all kinds of participants, and the chief aim will be to make sure that kids are having fun while being active outdoors. Participants will navigate HVNC’s trails on foot and mountain bike as well as practice the fundamentals of flat water canoeing. No experience is necessary to sign up.

In addition to skill building exercises, participants will learn to work and play in teams. Instructors will use games and fun activities to teach youth not only fundamental recreational skills, but also about conservation, respect for nature, and an appreciation of Maine’s wild places. The program will be led by MWSC professionals.

The cost is $60 per child. Scholarships may be available. For more information visit www.hvnc.org/registration and click on the correct program, or write to info@hvnc.org. A similar program is being offered on July 13-15 for ages 8-10.

The Maine Winter Sports Center works to build an active, outdoor future for Maine citizens through world-class resources and challenge-based programs. Our name says winter — our mission means so much more. Learn about us at www.mainewsc.org.

More information available online at www.hvnc.org, info@hvnc.org, or call 207-200-8840.