Discover Greensboro Program Guide Summer 2023

found on the lake so they can identify what they see and hear. This event will be guided by lake staff. Lake Brandt Ages 4-12 | June 10; July 1, 27; August 10, 26 | 10-11 am MOUNTAIN BIKE MINI CAMP Join our Mountain Bike Mini Camp to learn and practice skills and techniques. Then put those skills to the test on the Bald Eagle Trail. Lake Higgins Ages 6-14 | July 26, 27, 28 | 9 am to 12 noon NATURE JOURNALING Make your own nature journal then head out to explore the grounds. We will write poems, short stories, or draw any nature-related topic that inspires us along the way. Lake Brandt All Ages • Lake Brandt: May 20 | 3-4:30 pm • Lake Higgins: August 3 | 6-7:30 pm NIGHT PADDLES Come out and enjoy the lake by moonlight. Bring your own boat or rent one of ours. Reservations are required. Lake Higgins and Lake Brandt 13+ • Lake Higgins: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays June-August | 8-10 pm 336-373-3739 • Lake Brandt: 1st & 3rd Thursdays June-August| 8- 10 pm 336-373-3741 OUTDOOR VOLLEYBALL Like indoor volleyball, the objective of the game is to send the ball over the net and to the ground on the opponent’s side of the court. Lewis Recreation Center All ages FREE $ $ $$

FAMILY FISHING EVENINGS

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Join us for a fun catch and release fishing program. Bait and poles are provided for attendees. Registration is required. Lake Higgins All Ages | May 12, 26 | 5-8 pm FISHING Fish species vary by location. Everyone over the age of 16 needs a NC State fishing license. Lake Brandt, Lake Higgins, Lake Townsend, Country Park, Keeley Park, and Hester Park All Ages GREENSBORO MOUNTAIN BIKING EXPERIENCE Beginner instruction for children and adults includes how to identify the appropriate size bike, replace the chain, repair a flat tire, and learn to ride. Various Locations All Ages | Summer Dates TBA HORSESHOES A lawn game using horseshoes and two throwing targets set in a lawn. These horseshoe pits are outdoors. Smith Community Park All Ages INTRO TO ADAPTIVE PADDLING Offered in partnership with Get Outdoors Pedal and Paddle, this adaptive program is for individuals to learn paddling strokes and techniques. Registration is required. Lake Higgins All Ages | June 10, July 15, August 19, September 9 | 1-2:30 pm KIDDIES & KAYAKS Introduce a kid to the joy of paddling! From a two-person kayak, a grown up and a kid, ages 4-12, will explore the water. Each child will receive a laminated book with things that are FREE FREE $ $ $

OUTDOORS Activities

ADAPTIVE PADDLING EXPERIENCE

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Offered in partnership with Get Outdoors Pedal and Paddle, this adaptive program is for individuals to enjoy time on the water with no formal instruction. Must have taken Intro to Adaptive Paddling to participate. Registration is required. Lake Higgins All Ages | June 10, July 15, August 19, September 9 | 10:30 am to 12 noon BIG BASS BATTLE Year-long tournament at Greensboro lakes. Sponsored by Fisherman’s Cove. The monthly winner receives a Big Bass Battle T-shirt and entry into the championship fish-off. Lake Higgins, Lake Brandt, and Lake Townsend 16+ | January-December BOCCE BALL Bocce, also known as Italian lawn bowling, is one of the most widely played lawn games in the world. Smith Community Park All Ages CHILDREN'S FISHING TOURNAMENT Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week with our annual Children's Fishing Tournament. Bait and poles will be provided. Lake Higgins Ages 6-12 | June 10 | 10-11 am FREE FREE $$

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