6th Annual Summer Excursions
Shaker Heights Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,
Neighbors and Friends
Excursion #1:
WHAT: Swimming, Beach Play, Krazy Kayaks Class (Captain Kids Marine Academy)
WHERE: Fairport Harbor
WHEN: Friday, June 12
WHO: ages 4-7 @10am, ages 8-11 @ 11:30am
COST: $5 per child; $5 parking; $$ for snack stand.
*Many choose to not do the class and come for just beach play.
*See below for class registration (if doing the class).
Excursion #2
WHAT: Kidde rides / miniature golf
WHERE: Memphis Kiddie Park
WHEN: Wednesday June 17th 1:00-3:00
AGE: Everyone! (rides are best for younger kids; older kids can play outdoor mini golf)
COST: $14.00 per child (under 48 inches..?) for unlimited rides, box of popcorn, drink and balloon. Mini golf is $4 for 18 rounds (buy popcorn and drink separate).
REGISTRATION REQUIRED? Yes! I need a head count since the discount only applies to “party” groups and we need to reserve our “party” time. It is also best that I collect the money beforehand, cash only please.
Excursion #3:
WHAT: Swimming, Beach Play, Stand up Paddleboards Class (Captain Kids Marine Academy)
WHERE: Fairport Harbor
WHEN: Friday, June 19 10:00 or 11:30
WHO: ages 4-7 @10am, ages 8-11 @ 11:30am
COST: $5 per child; $5 parking; $$ for snack stand.
*Many choose to not do the class and come for just beach play.
*See below for class registration (if doing the class).
Excursion #4:
WHAT: Swimming, Picnic, Beach Play, Canoeing, Kayaking, Bike Riding
WHERE: Hinckley Lake Metropark
WHEN: Wednesday, June 24th, 12:00pm
COST: $$ for snack stand
Canoes - $13 for first hour
Paddle Boats - $17 for first hour
Swimming – FREE
There is a trail around the lake if you want to bring a bike
Excursion #5:
WHAT: Swimming, Beach Play, Cool Canoes Class(Captain Kids Marine Academy)
WHERE: Fairport Harbor
WHEN: Friday, June 26 10:00 or 11:30
WHO: ages 4-7 @10am, ages 8-11 @ 11:30am
COST: $5 per child; $5 parking; $$ for snack stand.
*Many choose to not do the class and come for just beach play.
*See below for class registration (if doing the class).
Excursion #6:
WHAT: Tour of President Garfield’s Mansion / Junior Ranger Program
WHERE: James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor
WHEN: Friday, June 26 3:00pm (after the beach)
Excursion #7:
WHAT: Kite flying, picnic, beach play
WHERE: Edgewater Lakefront Beach
WHEN: Monday, June 29, 10:00am
COST: $ for snack stand, ?? parking ??
Excursion #8:
WHAT: Old Fashion Ice Cream Shop, Waterfalls, Playground, Feed the ducks
WHERE: Chagrin Falls
WHEN: Wednesday, July 1, 2:00pm
COST: $ for ice cream
*Bring some bread to feed the ducks and some good shoes if you want to hike down to the falls.
Captain Kids Marine Academy Dates:
Krazy Kayaks: Fri June 12
Stand up Paddleboards, Fri. June 19
Power Boat Patrol: Sat. June 20
Cool Canoes, Fri, June 26
Super Sailing: Fri. July 10
Jet Ski Rescue: Thurs. July 16
Super Stand-up Paddleboards: Fri. July 17
Power Boat Patrol: Thurs. July 23
Super Sailing: Thurs. July 30 (evening class 5:30, or 7pm)
Krazy Kayaks: Thurs July 30
Cool Canoes: Thurs. Aug. 6
Super Sailing: Fri. Aug. 7
Stand up Paddleboards: Thurs. Aug. 13
Jet Ski Rescue: Fri. Aug. 14
Cool Canoes: Thurs. Aug. 20
*To Register for boating classes, go online to the Lake Metropark website (http://www.lakemetroparks.com/programs/), or call 440-358-7275.
*Registration for out-of-county residents opens on May 11th
Other Excursion Ideas for You and Your Family:
STRAWBERRY PICKING
WHERE: Patterson's Fruit Farm
WHEN: (depends on how the season goes)
COST: $$ per bushel
http://www.pattersonfarm.com/
BLUEBERRY PICKING
WHERE: Voytko Farms
WHEN: (depends on how the season goes)
COST: $$ per bushel
http://voytkofarms.com
VISIT THE FARM – LEARN OHIO HISTORY
WHERE: Historic Hale Farm
COST: $10/adults, $5/kids
http://www.wrhs.org/plan-your-visit/hale-farm/
EDUCATIONAL FARM
WHERE: Lake Metroparks Farmpark
COST: $6/adults, $4, ages 2-11
http://www.lakemetroparks.com/parks/farmpark/
NATURE HIKE / PROGRAMS
WHERE: Shaker Lakes Nature Center
*This is fun to do as a planned hike with the naturalist and needs to be scheduled in advance for groups. $3.50 per child.
BIKE RIDE THE TOW PATHS AND TAKE THE TRAIN RIDE BACK
WHERE: Erie Canalway National Heritage Cooridor / Cuyahoga Valley National Park
AGE: Anyone who can ride 25+ miles.
*If you don’t have a bike, you can rent one! You can also rent bike trailers or “trail-a-bikes” for young ones. Contact “Century Cycle” for rental information
COST: $3 per bike for train fare back
http://centurycycles.com/articles/towpath-trail-bicycle-rental-pg18.htm
NATURE PROGRAMS / HIKING / ANIMAL REHABILITATION CENTER
WHERE: Penitentiary Glen
http://www.lakemetroparks.com/parks/penitentiary-glen.shtml
ZOO!
WHERE: Cleveland Metropark Zoo
COST: $12.25/adult, $8.25/child (without membership), or go on Monday and have it be FREE!
Pack a lunch
FAVORITE METROPARK SITES TO VISIT
Great hike through shallow river, water falls, picnic pavilion, grills, etc.
Nature Center
Hiking Trails, Nature Center, Wildlife rehabilitation center
Excursion #1:
WHAT: Hiking and Swimming
WHERE: Sulfur Springs
WHEN: Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, (after the Parades - stay all day)
COST: Free
*Family BBQ – bring meat for your family and a side dish to share! We (the Days) won't be here to bring the charcoal this year. Anyone want to volunteer?
*Where shoes and clothes (swim suits) that can get wet (and possibly dirty), towels, nets / water toys. We will go on a hike in the stream, so backpacks for babies.
