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• Bouldering Night - June Pride Party!

  • When
    7 Jun 2023
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    1611 Eckington Pl NE #150, Washington, DC 20002

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  Soul Trak Social Bouldering Nights

  Bouldering Project-DC
  Wednesday, June 7, 2023
  1611 Eckington Pl. #150 NE
  Washington, DC 20002

  This month's Bouldering Night will coincide with DC Bouldering Project's Pride Party Celebration! Our partners Stonewall Climbing have invited us to join in on their Pride Party celebration, featuring a live DJ, beverages, a drag performance, and the opportunity to connect with other affinity groups at DC Bouldering Project. The party will start at 6p so feel free to come early. Soul Trak will circle up at 7:15, and gather for a photo at 8p. 

  The first 25 Soul Trak guests receive free entry and rentals, and anyone after that will pay an entry fee of $25 but will receive free rentals.

  Bouldering Nights are a monthly event where bouldering enthusiasts can climb with others at their own pace and on their own courses with the support of Soul Trak Volunteer leads. 

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• Soul Trak Summer Service Event

  • When
    24 Jun 2023
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    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    3401 49th St. NE, Washington, DC 20019

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  Soul Trak Summer Service Day 

  June 24, 2023
  9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Kelly Farms
  301 49th St. NE
  Washington, DC 20019

  Join us at our quarterly service day at the Farm and Food Hub in Kelly Farms in DC.  We will be planting, weeding, harvesting vegetables, and amending the soil.  We will have service supplies but if volunteers have additional gloves, a mask, water and any personal supplies that would be fantastic.  We strongly recommend wearing appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather and for a few hours outdoors, pants, and closed-toed shoes or boots.  No sandals or flip-flops.  We work with heavy tools and don't want anyone get injured.

  We will meet up for brief introductions at the beginning of our session to acknowledge all the volunteers and get a debrief of the day's work program and at the end take time for group reflections.

  We are really looking forward to working with you. See you all at the Farm!

  
  

  
  

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• Single Pitch Instructor Course

  • Start
    7 Jul 2023
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    11 Jul 2023
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Great Falls National Park, 9200 Old Dominion Drive, Mclean, VA 22102
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  Single Pitch Instructors Course and Assessment

  Great Falls National Park

  9200 Old Dominion Drive,

  Mclean, VA 22102

  
  

  
  

  COURSE  AND ASSESSMENT DATES 

   Course    
  

  Dates: Friday, July 7, 2023 - Sunday, July 9, 2023        

  Location: Great Falls, VA  

  Duration; 3, 9 hour days

  
  

  Assessment   

  Dates: Monday, July 10, 2023 - Tuesday, July 11, 2023  

  Location: Great Falls, VA  

  Duration: 2, 8 hour days

  SPI COURSE DESCRIPTION:

  The Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) Program teaches climbing instructors to proficiently facilitate and instruct the sport of rock climbing in a single pitch setting. The SPI is the only internationally recognized single pitch climbing instructor certification program in the United States. It was developed to fit in the AMGA Rock program.

  
  

  Benefits:

  
  

  • It significantly improves the instructor’s skill sets and integrates into the next level of training, which includes the AMGA Rock Guide Course and the Multi-Pitch Instructor certification.
  • The program is for current, active rock climbers who have a real desire to teach rock climbing to novices in a single pitch setting.
  • The SPI Course is a 27-hour training course that normally runs as three consecutive nine-hour days or day classes with evening sessions.
  • The SPI Assessment is a minimum of 16 hours run over a two-day period.
  • Certification lasts for three years as long as the candidate keeps current AMGA Membership and First Aid Certification.
  • After three years current SPI’s can re-take the SPI Assessment to regain the SPI certification.
  • Taking any higher level AMGA Course also re=certifies the SPI certification for another three years.

  SPI COURSE PREREQUISITES
  

  • You are a Professional Member of the AMGA.
  • You have at least 12 months prior climbing experience.
    
  • You are an active climber with traditional lead climbing experience (leader placing pro).
    
  • You have led a minimum of 15 traditional rock climbing routes (any grade).
    
  • You are capable of comfortably climbing 5.8 while on a top rope.

  Schedule:

  The course and assessment start at 8am and end at 5pm

  All Payments are final and are used to secure course and assessment spots for participants.

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• White Water Kayaking Club

  • Start
    8 Jul 2023
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  • End
    29 Jul 2023
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Riley's Lock (Lock 24), Chesapeke and Ohio canal trl, Poolesville, MD 20837
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  White Water Kayaking Club
  July 8 - July 29 

  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  Location - Riley's Lock:

  13015 Riley's Lock Rd, Poolesville, MD

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  Location - Anglers Inn: 

  10790 MacArthur Blvd. Potomac, MD

  
  

  Soul Trak is excited to be partnering with Calleva River School to present the new Whitewater Kayaking Club! Do you want to spend your afternoons on the river, learning to paddle, and enjoying all that the river has to offer? 

  The course will consist of four 4-hr rafting sessions on the Potomac River. The program is designed to introduce the club members to kayaking and the skills to maneuver on the river safely. The program will take place on Saturday afternoons from July 8 -29, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Riley's Lock (lock 24) on C&O canal, located in Poolesville, MD 20837 and Angler's Inn 10790 MacArthur Blvd. Potomac, MD. Additional practice sessions with Calleva are available to participants at no additional cost.

  The program will provide participants with a unique opportunity to learn white water kayaking on the Potomac River, which is one of the premier places to learn to paddle. Participants will be accompanied by experienced kayakers from the Canoe Cruisers Association who will provide volunteer support and ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience on the water.

  Participants are advised to wear sunscreen and a hat and bring water. It is also recommended to bring a towel and a Zip loc or dry bag to keep belongings dry. Please note that all kayaking sessions are weather dependent and will proceed in light rain but may need to cancel if there is heavy rain, lightning, or strong wind in the forecast.

  Session Calendar: 

  
  

  Sat July 8, 1-5 pm - Introduction to Kayaking:

  Location - Riley's Lock:

  13015 Riley's Lock Rd, Poolesville, MD

  Introduction to Kayaking - how to fit in a boat and use gear. Basis Strokes, how to turn, how to go straight, wet exiting: preliminary to rolling

  Sat July 15, 1-5 pm, - Water Features and Rolling Technique 

  Location - Anglers Inn: 

  10790 MacArthur Blvd. Potomac, MD 

  Maneuvers: Peel Outs, Eddy Turns and Ferries, how to use the current, run your first rapids, Rolling work: hip snap and using a boat to come back up

  Sat July 22, 1-5 pm - River Runs, Surfing and more Rolling Technique: 

  Location - Riley's Lock:

  13015 Riley's Lock Rd, Poolesville, MD

  Riley's Lock, River Run the GW canal or breaks, reading water, maybe some surfing , Rolling work: putting the paddle into it

  
  

  Sat July 29th, 1-5 pm - Final Rive Run 

  Location - Riley's Lock:

  13015 Riley's Lock Rd, Poolesville, MD

  Our final River Run: Anglers to Carderock, putting together all of the skills for down river paddling as well as rolling.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Wilderness First Aid/CPR Course

  • Start
    4 Aug 2023
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    6 Aug 2023
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Camp Fraser, 101 Springvale Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066
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  Event Title: Soul Trak Wilderness First Aid/CPR CPR Course

  Event Date: August 4th - August 6th 

  Description:

  Prepare for the unexpected with this fun, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine. In this course, you'll learn the Patient Assessment System, how to provide effective first aid treatments for injuries and illnesses common in the outdoors, how to manage environmental emergencies, and how to make appropriate evacuation decisions.

  You will spend half of your time practicing skills and participating in realistic scenarios. NOLS Wilderness Medicine's WFA course is approved by organizations such as the American Camp Association, the United States Coast Guard, as well as other state and federal agencies. This certification is a huge asset, as many outdoor employers require a WFA/WFR certs to lead and instruct outdoors.

  Successful course completion will earn you the following NOLS Wilderness Medicine certifications:

  • Wilderness First Aid

  • CPR 

  • Epinephrine Auto-injector

  Class Format:

  Check-in is between 5:30 pm and 5:45 pm on Friday evening, the first day. On Saturday and Sunday, please plan on arriving by 7:45 AM. Saturday and Sunday course days run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with an hour-long break for lunch at noon.

  The class format involves lectures integrated with practical scenarios, case studies, and skills practice sessions. Attendance is required at all classes.

  Scenarios and practice sessions will take place both inside and outside. Please bring outdoor clothing appropriate for lying on the potentially wet, snowy, or cold ground while playing the role of both rescuer and patient. Stage (moulage) blood and make-up are used to enhance the realism of a scenario. The classroom environment generally lends itself to a pair of indoor comfy shoes.

  Camping options for participants:

  There are camping options for participants wanting to stay on-site over the duration of the weekend. If needed, we can provide a tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad. Participants will be responsible for all other camping equipment including meals. There is a $20 fee for those staying on site overnight.

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  General Registration options are also available! 

  
  

  
  

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• Soul Trak Adventure Week - Moab, Utah [Soul Trak Member / Cohort Leaders]

  • Start
    24 Aug 2023
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    28 Aug 2023
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    11:30 PM
  • Location
    Moab, Utah
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  COVID Protocol - All participants must have proof of vaccine/booster within the last 6 months, all participants who do not fall within these guidelines can receive a rapid test on-site of the program.
  

  Soul Trak Leader Adventure Week - Moab, Utah

  August 24 - 28, 2023

  Soul Trak will be hosting its annual Soul Trak Leader Adventure Week again this year in Moab, Utah. This 4 day weekend will consist of many exciting activities and workshops led by both Soul Trak staff and program partners. This weekend is a great opportunity to deepen our bonding experience as a network of outdoor leaders, further our learning around leadership and diversity, and continue to engage in outdoor recreational activities that promote teamwork, skill building, and expand our tolerance for adversity.

  Featured Programs:

  Camping

  Whitewater Rafting

  Canyoneering

  Hiking 

  Sightseeing 

  Climbing

  DEI in the outdoors Workshop 

  Outdoor Leadership Seminar 

  Initiative Debriefs 

  Cost: All programs, equipment, group meals, lodging, and ground transport will be covered for leaders but in order to ensure that leaders will be in attendance for this exciting week of programs, we are asking that you all cover the cost of air travel to Moab. The registration fee, paid in 4 payments, will cover the cost of your air travel. This will lock your spot in and solidify that you will be there. Deposits/cancellations for this program are non-refundable under any circumstance. We will be traveling as a group to and from Moab. 

  Total cost (covers airline tickets): $588 

  For registrants after April 1, the total cost is $705

  Participants have the option of paying in 4 installments of $147 
  

  • First deposit is due April 7 - all attendees 

  • 2nd Payment - May 5

  • 3rd Payment - June 2

  • Final Payment - July 7

  • Late registration payment - Aug 4

  
  

  
  

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