Activity

PDC
Parks
& Rec
Outdoor Recreation for Youth, Adult & Families
TakeMeFishing Programs All programs
will be held at Washington St. Shelter & are sponsored by
Starks Sport Shop of Prairie du Chien, Prairie du Chien Rod &
Gun Club & Prairie du Chien Fire Dept. The
department has 40 fishing poles to help
facilitate the following programs:
GROUP FISHING - Hands-on 1-1/2 hour
classes with everything provided!
FISH POLE RENTALS - Call to reserve up
to 10 poles. Free usage with $10 deposit
per pole.
YOUTH FISHING DERBYS - Summer Derby:
Sunday, July 21 - 5-7pm. Fall Fishing Derby: Sunday, Sept. 22
- 5-7pm. Equipment & bait available. Fee: $2/per person.
Call phone 326-7207 for more information.
Outdoor Adventure Day Camp
This daycamp setting on historic St. Feriole Island will allow
participants ages 8-12 the opportunity
to learn about how the settlers of
PdC lived and how we now enjoy
the Mississippi River. Hands-on
experiences with archery, fishing
and canoeing will make this a fun
experience for all.
All sessions at Washington Street Park and meet Mondays-
Thursdays. July 23-26 - 1-4pm.
Res. Fees: $20 • Non-Res. Fees: $30
Canoe/Kayak Classes Geared for
recreational users 12 & older. 2 hour clinics teach essentials of
boat fitting, maneuvering, paddling skills and techniques. Ideal
for new paddlers. No roll
experience needed and no
roll instruction provided.
Must be a competent
swimmer. All sessions run
on Thursdays, 6-8 pm
at Washington St. Park.
June 26, July 10, 24. May
only sign up for 1 session.
Res. Fees: $10 • Non-Res. Fees: $15
Paddling “Sampler” Rentals
Prairie du Chien Parks & Recreation Dept. is giving you the opportunity
to rent canoes or kayaks. Rentals available and used at Washington
St. Park. June - September. Must call for reservations 3 days in
advance at 326-7207. Includes paddles & personal flotation devices.
Fees: $10/Canoe • $5/kayak.
Hook & Ladder Family Fishing
& Paddling Night Co-sponsored by the PdC Fire
Department and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service & Great River Paddlers
Club. Bring the whole family for a night of hands-on fishing,
canoeing, and kayaking fun as instruction will be given to those
wanting to get a sampling of these great leisure programs. All
equipment will be provided. “Firemendogs”, chips, and beverage
included for a great night on the river for all ages at Washington
Street Park. Wednesday, June 19, 5:30-7 pm.
Fee: $3 Per Person Pre-registration required!
Youth Fishing & Canoeing Camp
Geared for youth ages 8-14 years old, learn new “secrets” to
catch more fish! Catch,
help clean, and cook
freshly caught fish from
the Mighty Mississippi!
All equipment and bait
provided but you can
bring your own! At
Washington St. Park.
Wednesday, June 26,
6-8pm. Fee: $5 Per Person
Great River Paddlers Club
The 2013 schedule of Sunday paddles will now be listed on a
calendar of events so the members can plan in advance which
paddles they would like to do. The calendar will be e-mailed to all
club members in spring. We will be paddling sections of the lower
Wisconsin River, Mississippi River backwaters locally in Wisconsin
and Iowa, as well as some smaller inland rivers in our area, such
as the Yellow and Kickapoo. Sunday paddles begin 10am. at a
designated boat landing and are usually 3 hours long. In addition
to Sunday, we will again have the Thursday evening paddle which
begins at 6pm at Washington St. Park. This is our “paddle ‘n
music” event to include St. Feriole Island South Shelter live music
concerts on Thursday evenings in summer. So, let’s get out on
the water and enjoy a summer filled with paddling adventures in
this beautiful area. For further information, contact Sally Marshall
608-326-0542, or e-mail: tigerlilly4434@yahoo.com.
4 PDC 2013 Spring/Summer Activity Guide