Exercise & Outdoor Fun

Walking Club - Hampden Academy

Too cold, dark and slippery outside to get a walk in? Join our indoor walking club. Please change out of your boots into a good pair of walking shoes. Stay on the ground level or challenge yourself by walking between the first and second floors. This is an independent program with no instruction provided.

Tues, Weds, and Thurs Nov. 2 - Jan. 26

(No walking club on Nov. 8, 9, 10, 11, 26, 27, & 28, Dec. 23 – 30.)

5:30-7 pm                Fee for the season $7

Beginner Pickleball

Lisa Palcic IPTPA Master Teaching Pro and Director

Director of Pickleball and Head Pro at Armstrong Tennis Learn pickleball from a professional pickleball player and instructor. Fun, social, and great exercise, pickleball combines elements of badmiton, ping pong and tennis. Considered one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, pickleball can be played at many levels, and is a great sport for people of all ages. In this class you will learn all of the basics to begin playing this great game. All classes are at Armstrong Tennis Center, 60 Mecaw Rd. Hampden. 

Monday, October 18               11:30 - 1:30               Cost: $32

Beginner Pickleball

Lisa Palcic IPTPA Master Teaching Pro and Director

Director of Pickleball and Head Pro at Armstrong Tennis Learn pickleball from a professional pickleball player and instructor. Fun, social, and great exercise, pickleball combines elements of badmiton, ping pong and tennis. Considered one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, pickleball can be played at many levels, and is a great sport for people of all ages. In this class you will learn all of the basics to begin playing this great game. All classes are at Armstrong Tennis Center, 60 Mecaw Rd. Hampden. 

Wednesday, December 4       6:30 - 8:30 pm

Beginner Pickleball

Lisa Palcic IPTPA Master Teaching Pro and Director

Director of Pickleball and Head Pro at Armstrong Tennis Learn pickleball from a professional pickleball player and instructor. Fun, social, and great exercise, pickleball combines elements of badmiton, ping pong and tennis. Considered one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, pickleball can be played at many levels, and is a great sport for people of all ages. In this class you will learn all of the basics to begin playing this great game.

Outdoor Hike Series

Attendance of at least 2 hikes would result in a Leave No Trace certificate for completion of an awareness course. Come hike in a safe group and have fun! This series is aimed at safety during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as a goal of creating new environmental stewards in the local area. Directions to the locations will be forwarded to participants one week prior to the outing. CDC guidelines will be followed. Must sign a fitness waiver and release form. 

Hike 1: Plan ahead and prepare

Your guide will bring her pack and show you what she brings on a simple hike. - How being prepared reduces impact on the environment. - Learning objective: Feel confident on what to bring relative to your planned adventure. 

Saturday, October 30                                     10:30 - 12 pm

Location: Blueberry Hill, Winterport, ME

Hike 2: How to (you know what!) in the woods 

Learning objective: Each hiker will learn how to effectively use the bathroom in the great outdoors in a manner that is globally accepted through the Leave No Trace organization. 

Saturday, November 6                              9 am - 12 pm

Location:  Essex Woods, Bangor

Hike 3: Let the sounds of nature prevail Basic bird calls in Maine, bonus bird ID (bring your binoculars if you have them!) - Trail etiquette - Learning objective: Learn etiquette of enjoying the outdoors without affecting the experience of those around you. Maybe you will even learn a new bird call to boot! 

Saturday, November 13                             9:00 am – 12 pm

Location: Chick Hill, Clifton, ME 

Instructor: Devon Kane, Registered Maine Guide, EMT, Wilderness First Aid Instructor 

Instructor: Devon Kane, Registered Maine Guide

Course fee: $50 for the series