Free kayaking for Philadelphia Parks and Rec. Dept. Campers
Enabling kids to enjoy the River and Stay Fit! Program began July 8
“Paddle Penn’s Landing” is making a splash during the 2010 summer program season at Penn’s Landing. The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) and the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) are partnering to bring the program back for a second year, and this time have expanded “Paddle Penn’s Landing” to include swan boating as well as extended hours of operation. Outdoor enthusiasts, families and kayakers of all levels can rent boats and enjoy the river in a safe and supervised environment.
“As part of Philadelphia’s goal of becoming the greenest city in America, we want to encourage those who live in, work in and visit Philadelphia to participate in the many outdoor activities our city has to offer,” said Mayor Michael A. Nutter. “Last summer, the Paddle Penn’s Landing program was an enormous success, and I applaud the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and Delaware River Waterfront Corporation for their continued efforts in creating outdoor recreation opportunities. Let's get paddling on the river and have some fun!”
In addition to being available to the public, DRWC and PEC will offer free kayaking and swan boating to Philadelphia Parks and Recreation teen campers beginning July 8 on Thursday and Friday afternoons through August, before the program opens to the public, enabling City kids to enjoy the river and to help them be more active and fit. The fun begins with an educational scavenger hunt throughout the Independence Seaport Museum, which is filled with nautical art, artifacts, and intricate ship models. Following the scavenger hunt, campers will have the option of participating in a half-hour introductory kayaking program or riding on the water in foot-pedaled swan boats.
The program is already sold out for this summer. Eleven Philadelphia Parks and Recreation camps are participating in this program. The recreation centers and camps include: Shissler Recreation Center in Kensington, Vare Recreation Center Day Camp in Southwest Philadelphia, Teen Leadership Camp in Philadelphia, Cohocksink Swim for Life Camp in Kensington, Finley Recreation Center in Northwest Philadelphia, Christy Recreation Center in Southwest Philadelphia, FJ Myers Recreation Center in Southwest Philadelphia, Shepard Swim for Life Camp in West Philadelphia, Emanuel Recreation Center in East Mt. Airy, Shot Tower Playground in South Philadelphia, and Wissahickon Environmental in the Wissahickon Valley. Beginning July 8th campers at middle school and high school levels will begin learning historical and ecological information about the Delaware River. The program will come to a close on August 13th, by which time campers will hopefully leave with a lasting appreciation for the Delaware Waterfront.
“This program furthers the civic vision and mission of DRWC to reconnect Philadelphia with the river,” said Tom Corcoran, President of DRWC. “We are excited to team up with PEC, the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation and the Independence Seaport Museum to offer a free waterfront educational program for teens that includes kayaking with instruction along with interactive educational programs produced by the Philadelphia Water Department and the Independence Seaport Museum.”
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council is able to offer the Paddle Penn's Landing program free of charge to Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Camps through the generous support of DuPont Clear into the Future, a Delaware Estuary Initiative, and through the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s Sportfishing and Aquatic Resource Education Grant.
The Paddle Penn’s Landing program is open to the public on Thursdays and Fridays from 3:00 -7:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from noon - 7:00 p.m. The kayaks and swan boats launch from the Penn’s Landing Marina, just south of the Independence Seaport Museum and Ferry Dock where the water is calm and where boaters will be far removed from boat traffic on the Delaware River.
The kayaking program is available for experienced and first-time paddlers, however participants must be 12 years of age or older. Kayak rental is $5 per person and includes a 10-minute overview introduction to the sport, with instruction on basic strokes, safety tips and supervision while on the water. Six solo kayaks and one tandem kayak are available for rent.
The pedal swan boats also cost $5 per person and are ideal for families with children under the age of 12, or for boaters who would like to leisurely experience the Delaware River and enjoy the great views. The 12 swan boats available for rent are easily powered by foot pedals and can seat two people and a child. All kayak or swan boat participants will be required to wear life jackets.
“Too few Philadelphians get to experience the Delaware River, and PEC is determined to change that,” said Patrick Starr Senior Vice President of PEC’s Southeast Region. “Paddle Penn’s Landing is a way for folks to ‘get their feet wet’ and will be transformative for them as they touch the water and learn about the River’s importance to their lives.”
For more information on Paddle Penn’s Landing, please visit http://www.tidaltrail.org/.
About Pennsylvania Environmental Council
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council promotes the protection and restoration of the natural and built environments through innovation, collaboration, education and advocacy with the private sector, government, individuals and communities as partners to improve the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians.
About Penn’s Landing
Public Programming at Penn's Landing would not be possible without the continued support of corporate partners such as PECO, Verizon, Pennsylvania Lottery, Live Nation, the Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Company and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, all of whom are committed to serving the Greater Philadelphia community.
About DRWC:
The 2010 Summer Program of Free Events at Penn’s Landing is funded and produced by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC). All events produced by DRWC are FREE to the public on the new RiverStage on the Great Plaza, the heart of Penn's Landing, Philadelphia’s premier Delaware River waterfront entertainment destination. The DRWC is a nonprofit corporation created in January 2009, exclusively for the benefit of the City of Philadelphia and its citizens. The fundamental purpose of DRWC is to design, develop and manage the central Delaware River waterfront in Philadelphia. DRWC intends to transform the waterfront into a vibrant destination location for recreational, cultural, and commercial activities for the residents and visitors of Philadelphia.
For more information and event details, please call (215) 922-2FUN or visit
http://www.delawareriverevents.com/. This website is a virtual resource for the waterfront which can help visitors plan to easily park, play and stay all day at Penn's Landing.
“Paddle Penn’s Landing” is making a splash during the 2010 summer program season at Penn’s Landing. The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) and the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) are partnering to bring the program back for a second year, and this time have expanded “Paddle Penn’s Landing” to include swan boating as well as extended hours of operation. Outdoor enthusiasts, families and kayakers of all levels can rent boats and enjoy the river in a safe and supervised environment.
“As part of Philadelphia’s goal of becoming the greenest city in America, we want to encourage those who live in, work in and visit Philadelphia to participate in the many outdoor activities our city has to offer,” said Mayor Michael A. Nutter. “Last summer, the Paddle Penn’s Landing program was an enormous success, and I applaud the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and Delaware River Waterfront Corporation for their continued efforts in creating outdoor recreation opportunities. Let's get paddling on the river and have some fun!”
In addition to being available to the public, DRWC and PEC will offer free kayaking and swan boating to Philadelphia Parks and Recreation teen campers beginning July 8 on Thursday and Friday afternoons through August, before the program opens to the public, enabling City kids to enjoy the river and to help them be more active and fit. The fun begins with an educational scavenger hunt throughout the Independence Seaport Museum, which is filled with nautical art, artifacts, and intricate ship models. Following the scavenger hunt, campers will have the option of participating in a half-hour introductory kayaking program or riding on the water in foot-pedaled swan boats.
The program is already sold out for this summer. Eleven Philadelphia Parks and Recreation camps are participating in this program. The recreation centers and camps include: Shissler Recreation Center in Kensington, Vare Recreation Center Day Camp in Southwest Philadelphia, Teen Leadership Camp in Philadelphia, Cohocksink Swim for Life Camp in Kensington, Finley Recreation Center in Northwest Philadelphia, Christy Recreation Center in Southwest Philadelphia, FJ Myers Recreation Center in Southwest Philadelphia, Shepard Swim for Life Camp in West Philadelphia, Emanuel Recreation Center in East Mt. Airy, Shot Tower Playground in South Philadelphia, and Wissahickon Environmental in the Wissahickon Valley. Beginning July 8th campers at middle school and high school levels will begin learning historical and ecological information about the Delaware River. The program will come to a close on August 13th, by which time campers will hopefully leave with a lasting appreciation for the Delaware Waterfront.
“This program furthers the civic vision and mission of DRWC to reconnect Philadelphia with the river,” said Tom Corcoran, President of DRWC. “We are excited to team up with PEC, the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation and the Independence Seaport Museum to offer a free waterfront educational program for teens that includes kayaking with instruction along with interactive educational programs produced by the Philadelphia Water Department and the Independence Seaport Museum.”
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council is able to offer the Paddle Penn's Landing program free of charge to Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Camps through the generous support of DuPont Clear into the Future, a Delaware Estuary Initiative, and through the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s Sportfishing and Aquatic Resource Education Grant.
The Paddle Penn’s Landing program is open to the public on Thursdays and Fridays from 3:00 -7:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from noon - 7:00 p.m. The kayaks and swan boats launch from the Penn’s Landing Marina, just south of the Independence Seaport Museum and Ferry Dock where the water is calm and where boaters will be far removed from boat traffic on the Delaware River.
The kayaking program is available for experienced and first-time paddlers, however participants must be 12 years of age or older. Kayak rental is $5 per person and includes a 10-minute overview introduction to the sport, with instruction on basic strokes, safety tips and supervision while on the water. Six solo kayaks and one tandem kayak are available for rent.
The pedal swan boats also cost $5 per person and are ideal for families with children under the age of 12, or for boaters who would like to leisurely experience the Delaware River and enjoy the great views. The 12 swan boats available for rent are easily powered by foot pedals and can seat two people and a child. All kayak or swan boat participants will be required to wear life jackets.
“Too few Philadelphians get to experience the Delaware River, and PEC is determined to change that,” said Patrick Starr Senior Vice President of PEC’s Southeast Region. “Paddle Penn’s Landing is a way for folks to ‘get their feet wet’ and will be transformative for them as they touch the water and learn about the River’s importance to their lives.”
For more information on Paddle Penn’s Landing, please visit http://www.tidaltrail.org/.
About Pennsylvania Environmental Council
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council promotes the protection and restoration of the natural and built environments through innovation, collaboration, education and advocacy with the private sector, government, individuals and communities as partners to improve the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians.
About Penn’s Landing
Public Programming at Penn's Landing would not be possible without the continued support of corporate partners such as PECO, Verizon, Pennsylvania Lottery, Live Nation, the Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Company and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, all of whom are committed to serving the Greater Philadelphia community.
About DRWC:
The 2010 Summer Program of Free Events at Penn’s Landing is funded and produced by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC). All events produced by DRWC are FREE to the public on the new RiverStage on the Great Plaza, the heart of Penn's Landing, Philadelphia’s premier Delaware River waterfront entertainment destination. The DRWC is a nonprofit corporation created in January 2009, exclusively for the benefit of the City of Philadelphia and its citizens. The fundamental purpose of DRWC is to design, develop and manage the central Delaware River waterfront in Philadelphia. DRWC intends to transform the waterfront into a vibrant destination location for recreational, cultural, and commercial activities for the residents and visitors of Philadelphia.
For more information and event details, please call (215) 922-2FUN or visit
http://www.delawareriverevents.com/. This website is a virtual resource for the waterfront which can help visitors plan to easily park, play and stay all day at Penn's Landing.
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