Recreation & Wellness

Backpacking

Introduction to Backpacking

(fee includes membership in New Bern Outdoor Adventure Club)
Instructors: John Burt and Dave Whitlow

This beginner’s class introduces you to the joys of backpacking.

If you’ve ever wanted to see an unspoiled mountain sunset while sitting around the campfire and sharing good food with great friends, but weren’t sure where to start, this class is for you.

Taught by members of the New Bern Outdoor Adventure Club, you will learn how to prepare for and enjoy a night or two in the outdoors. Topics covered include the seven principles of Leave No Trace (a set of outdoor ethics promoting conservation in the outdoors), safety, equipment (footwear, clothing, packs, shelter, sleep systems, and more), back country cooking, and skills and tips to make the most of your journey. As a member of the New Bern Outdoor Adventure Club you’ll be able join in on several scheduled outings.

Both instructors are experienced hikers and long-term members of the NB Outdoor Adventure Club, Dave is a Trail Maintainer on the NC Mountain to Sea Trail, FMST Task Force Leader for the Croatan Section of the NCMST; has completed several sections of the Appalachian Trail, is an Eagle Scout and currently serves on the Croatan Trails District Committee. John served as Trip Leader for several events, Trail name is “DIY” as he makes much of his own equipment and has completed several sections of both the Appalachian Trail and the NC Mountain to Sea Trail and hiked the Foothills, Uwharrie and Neusiok Trails.

COURSE ID	START/END DATE	DAY	TIME	LOCATION	FEE
More classes to come in the Fall!

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Bird Watching

Introduction to Bird Watching

(min of 5, max of 11)
Instructor: Al Gamache, bird-watching for 40+ years

The first session will meet on the Craven Community College Campus on January 16. This class will last up to two hours and will be an organization and orientation meeting about birding in general, equipment needed, various techniques for bird identifications.

The next five meetings will be field trips to a variety of areas, such as:

1. City Parks, local area ponds, and birding along the Neuse River
2. The Glenburnie Quarry area
3. Backyard Birding
4. The Atlantic Beach area

The exact sequence and timing of these field trip will depend somewhat upon
weather, angle of sunlight, tides, and other factors that will be discussed at our first meeting. The local field trips should last for about three hours and the Atlantic Beach trip will take a bit longer.

Al Gamache is a retired professor from the University of Wisconsin – Stout. He began birding in the 1970’s in the upper Midwest in Wisconsin and Minnesota, also birded in the San Francisco area, Vermont, Maine, and in and around Austin Texas. When he and his family moved to New Bern in 2002, has been able to build my N.C. State Bird List to three hundred and forty-five species. He is a member and past
resident of the Lower Neuse Bird Club and the state-wide Carolina Bird Club.

COURSE ID	START/END DATE	DAY	TIME	LOCATION	FEE
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Boating

America’s Boating Course (Intro to Boating Skills and Safety)

Trained Professional CLSPS Instructors: Lloyd Moore, Van Rice, and Jim Stevens

Presented by Cape Lookout Sail & Power Squadron, America’s Boating Club. This basic boating course provides students with the fundamentals of safe boating and the opportunity to earn the NC Boater Education Certificate, a requirement for boat operators born after January 1, 1988. This is New Bern’s only introductory boating course with on-the-water training. The class is approved by the State of North Carolina and recognized by the US Coast Guard.

First Saturday classroom session covers:

Sunday classroom session covers:

• Student groups will have practical experience with instructors in a boat on the water.

COURSE ID	START/END DATE	DAY	TIME	LOCATION	FEE
51274	Oct 27 and Nov 3 Nov 4	Sa Su	8AM-5PM (lunch provided) 1-3PM	TBD	$72

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Dance

Shag Basics, the Dance of the Carolina’s – 4 weeks

Instructors: Rick and Suzanne Burchfiel

Learn the basics of this popular two-person, male-led dance, commonly associated with the beach towns of the Carolina’s under the direction of Rick and Suzanne Burchfiel. This includes the Basic Step, Male Turn, Female Turn, Closed Start, Breakaway Turns and the Prep Step, steps that allow room for improvisation and imagination.

The Burchfiels have taught the Dance of the Carolina’s to juniors and seniors of all ages for more than 16 years at colleges and activity centers throughout North Carolina. They are supporters of The Competitive Shag Association, The Shag Preservation Association and are committed to preserving this wonderful partner dance known as shag.

COURSE ID	START/END DATE	DAY	TIME	LOCATION	FEE
51250	Sep 10-Oct 1	M	6:30-7:45PM	ORR	$40
51252	Oct 8-29	M	6:30-7:45PM	ORR	$40
51254	Nov 8-26	M	6:30-7:45PM	ORR	$40

Beyond Basic Shag, “the Dance of the Carolina’s”

Instructors: Rick and Suzanne Burchfiel, taught the Dance of the Carolina’s to all ages for more than 16 years

For those who want to go to the next step, Beyond Basics of this popular dance will include Male Leads, Together Steps, Female Variations, the Belly Roll and the Pivot.

COURSE ID	START/END DATE	DAY	TIME	LOCATION	FEE
51251	Sep 10-Oct 1	M	8-9:15PM	ORR	$40
51253	Oct 8-29	M	8-9:15PM	ORR	$40
51255	Nov 8-26	M	8-9:15PM	ORR	$40

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Golf

Beginner’s GOLF (Swing Fundamentals/Rules) -10 weeks

Location: Emerald Golf Course Driving Range/Practice Areas
(Registration includes practice balls for each session)
Instructor: Phillip Buzzelli, Professional Golfer

Under the instruction and guidance of professional golfer, Phil Buzzelli, students will be introduced to USGA Rules, the game history and evolution of the modern swing, equipment and clothing used today.

Over the ten-week course, the goals each week will focus on: starting to build/develop a golf swing; swing and body turn coordination to make solid contact repetitive. Learning to hit fairway woods and the Driver; putting it all together (pre-shot routine, strategy, club and shot determination; middle irons and hybrids swing mechanics; different swing systems/techniques/grips to fit, and finding that swing/grip for you.

The tenth week concludes with an explanation/demonstration by Phil—followed by the student’s execution of full shots.

COURSE ID	START/END DATE	DAY	TIME	LOCATION	FEE
51257	Sep 8-Nov 10	Sa	9-11AM	Emerald Golf Course and Driving Range	$200

Intermediate Golf Swing -10 weeks

Location: Emerald Golf Course Driving Range/Practice Areas
(Registration includes practice balls for each session)
Instructor: Phillip Buzzelli, Professional Golfer

This class, taught by professional golfer, Phil Buzzelli, is for the golfer who wants to improve his/her golf scores which means learning more of how to play the game using swing variations that will help one negotiate trouble shots better. In addition, putting and sand trap techniques used by the top pros and instruction on how to increase clubhead speed to increase distance will be covered.

** Phil Buzzelli, a PGA Life Member, is the West Carteret High School Golf Coach and the teaching professional at the River Bend Golf Course. Phil has been the Head Professional at five country clubs and taught golf at Oak Island Sports Center, Southport, NC; Valley Golf Center, Wilmington, NC. and the Jim Diamond Golf School, Lions Paw GC in Shallotte, NC. He also taught golf classes (1999-2009) for the College Adult Enrichment Program. Phil played golf for East Carolina (1967-1969) before joining the Marines in 1970.

COURSE ID	START/END DATE	DAY	TIME	LOCATION	FEE
51261	Sep 8-Nov 10	Sa	12-2PM	Emerald Golf Course and Driving Range	$200

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Hiking

Hiking in Eastern NC, 4 weeks

(fee includes membership in New Bern Outdoor Adventure Club and student accident insurance for the hike)
Instructors: John Burt and Dave Whitlow

If you are not a hiking pro, and would like to be… this class is where to start.

In this basic beginner’s hiking class, taught by members of the New Bern Outdoor Adventure Club, you will learn how to hike safely and enjoy a fun day outdoors. Topics covered include the seven principles of Leave No Trace (a set of outdoor ethics promoting conservation in the outdoors), the 10 Essentials (whether you go on day hikes or venture into the back country), safety, equipment needed and where to hike in Eastern North Carolina. The last day of the course will be hiking to a location determined by the number of class participants and their skill level.

Both experienced hikers and long term members of the NB Outdoor Adventure Club, Dave is a Trail Maintainer on the NC Mountain to Sea Trail, FMST Task Force Leader for the Croatan Section of the NCMST; has completed several sections of the Appalachian Trail, is an Eagle Scout and currently serves on the Croatan Trails District Committee. John served as Trip Leader for several events, Trail name is “DIY” as he makes much of his own equipment and has completed several sections of both the Appalachian Trail and the NC Mountain to Sea Trail and hiked the Foothills, Uwharie and Nuesiok Trails.

COURSE ID	START/END DATE	DAY	TIME	LOCATION	FEE
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Natural Products

Go Green with Eco, Kid-safe Natural Products, 2-hour workshop

Instructor: Dona Baker, Green Living Advocate, has been avidly coaching people about reducing the use of chemicals in their lives for the past year.

In this 2-hour workshop, Dona Baker will share her knowledge on how you can replace toxic household cleaners with natural alternatives for a healthier life for your family and pets. Chemical-laden cleaning products can cause myriad short term or immediate health problems that have been linked to numerous health problems, including respiratory and skin conditions, and even cancer. Although many argue the use of small amounts of toxic cleaning agents and pesticides aren’t a problem, the bigger concern is being exposed to them over a period of years as they build up in tissues over time. Children and pets are particularly vulnerable.

As the caretaker for her extended family, Dona has learned there are many alternatives to using toxic commercial products by using effective homemade and store bought natural solutions that will make your home just as clean and more importantly, safer and more environmentally friendly.

In this 2-hour workshop, you will learn how to make your home, family and pets safer by replacing the expensive toxic household and gardening commercial products with inexpensive environmentally friendly products you can make at home that work just as well.

Dona Baker, will share the wealth of information she learned on on how you can make your home and family and pets safer and more healthy by eliminating chemicals from her household while being the caretaker for her elderly mother and grandchildren. She has and learned to make household products and replace d that are be, she has become more aware of the constant onslaught of chemicals that we come in contact with while cleaning, cooking and enjoying the outdoors. There are better options than the costly toxic products that are constantly marketed to us.

As compared to the average American cleaning cupboard, mine is rather “unique”. I stopped purchasing conventional cleaning products years ago, due to all the hazardous chemicals they contain, and have been using homemade essential oil cleaning recipes ever since. Not only does adding essential oils to DIY cleaning mixes totally boost cleaning power, but it will make your home smell amazing– no artificial fragrances required. I get asked all the time which DIY cleaners are my favorite, so I finally decided to put them all in one place for y’all.

If going green is your goal, here’s how to make your own homemade cleaning products using natural ingredients. Are you interested in homemade cleaning products to replace commercial products with harsh chemicals? If so, using natural substances for cleaning can also help improve the air quality in your …

Antibacterial soaps. Caustic floor cleaners. Toxic cleaners. Chemical disinfectants. Most Americans use household cleaning products loaded with chemicals that would be quite at home in a hazardous waste dumpsite.

Many commercial products include ammonia, formaldehyde, hydrochloric acid, lye, paradichlorobenzenes, butyl cellosolve, ethanol, or triclosan. All have been linked to health problems, including skin conditions, irritation, reproductive problems, and even cancer.

But Melissa K. Norris, a consumer-health advocate from the Pacific Northwest, says natural alternatives made from non-toxic ingredients offer a safer, less costly but equally effective alternative.

What’s more, you can make your own from readily available natural materials you probably have around the house.

COURSE ID	START/END DATE	DAY	TIME	LOCATION	FEE
More classes to come in the Fall!

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Paddle Board

Intro to Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP)

(Minimum 2/Maximum 5 students; ages 12 years and up. Minors allowed with a parent/guardian consent form signed. Family participation is encouraged. No experience required)
Instructor: Kate Lewis

With this 2-hour introductory lesson, first-time paddlers will learn the basic skills necessary for enjoying this new sport. The class is held at Stand Up Outfitters, 1305 Country Club Road in New Bern.

On land, you’ll learn about the equipment and how to transport your board. On the water your will learn the proper techniques for standing, stopping, turning, and changing speed. You’ll also learn basic water safety skills and how to paddle in different water & wind variables. Most of all, you’ll have FUN! Students will launch from our private waterfront location with quick access to the Neuse & Trent Rivers. Students will also gain local river knowledge, history and enjoy the beautiful waters of New Bern with an experienced guide.

Stand Up Outfitters is a paddler-owned and operated SUP outfitter in New Bern, North Carolina. Established in 2011, owners, Kate and Charley Lewis provide support to the paddle community and offer equipment, education, expertise and experiences.

*Your safety is vitally important. If weather or water conditions are deemed to be unsafe by our instructors, we will modify the class and provide a “Rain Check” for the water portion of the lesson.

COURSE ID	START/END DATE	DAY	TIME	LOCATION	FEE
51280	Jun 20	W	9:30-11:30AM	Stand Up Outfitters	$60
51281	Jun 27	W	9:30-11:30AM	Stand Up Outfitters	$60
51282	Jul 11	W	9:30-11:30AM	Stand Up Outfitters	$60
51283	Jul 18	W	9:30-11:30AM	Stand Up Outfitters	$60

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How to Sign up for an AEP Class

Ready to sign up for a class? Not sure how to register? Our How to Register for an AEP Class page will help you through the Registration process.

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Contact Information

Megan Johnson
Adult Enrichment Program Coordination
aep@cravencc.edu
252-638-7273

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