Join us in our new partnership with L.L. Bean’s Outdoor Discovery School!
Offering instruction and experiences in the outdoors through courses, guided trips and tours since 2013. Based at Marsh Creek State Park, the Outdoor Discovery School in the Downingtown area offers some of the most diverse programming in outdoor endeavors you will find on the east coast. All equipment is provided, and Beans’ expert instructors have a passion for sharing experiences and a sense of adventure and fun in a wide variety of offerings.
Learn Kayaking from friendly instructors with an entry level lesson to introduce you to the sport. Want to hone your skills if you are already own a kayak? L.L.Bean has skills based courses for all levels from four hours to all day covering safety, rescues, stroke skills and maneuvers; to learning the Eskimo roll.
Interested in something a little hipper? Try SUP (Stand Up Paddle Boarding) If that hooks you, L.L.Bean will take you from basics to expert with a progression of lessons designed to enhance your enjoyment and increase your confidence and ability. It’s a wonderful way to challenge yourself in a non-impact sport. The satisfaction of gliding across the water on an SUP is indescribable.
If you not a water person, we still have you covered with Wilderness Skills Courses, Map and Compass, both class room theory and Field Work, Archery Classes, Fly Casting and Guided Hikes. Many of these activities L.L.Bean offers free of charge in the Bean retail store at the King of Prussia Mall. Details for all events are found here.
The number of participants is limited to one registration per participant. This means you can only register for one program. You must register thru the DARC website to take advantage of these programs!