A Day At The Lake —
  • heron cove Pavilion A (map)
  • 53 Sportsmans Road
  • Danville, PA, 17821
  • United States

Great music, food, people, half-off boats, and fun activities!

HUGE slip’n’slide ALL DAY - not just for kids!

  • 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Kids Fishing Derby

    7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Morning Nature Walk (Guided)

    9:00 a.m. Kayak Rentals Start - 50% off

    11:00 a.m - Beginner kayaking lessons

    1:00 p.m. - Intermediate Kayak lessons

    2:00 p.m. - Bamboo and You Yoga Infusion

    3:00 p.m. - Horseshoe Tournament

    5:00 p.m. - Campfire and smores

  • Half-price kayak rentals!

    Food truck!

    Food, drink, and ice cream - FREE to contestants

    FREE Slip and slide

    Music & communal space

    FREE horseshoe pit

    Sailboat rides (weather permitting)

    Wind sailing trials (weather permitting)

Kids Fishing Derby 7-9 am

  • Up to 15 years of age

    Catch and release ONLY

    No use of any methods other than a rod and reel.

    One line per kid

    Friendly competition - honor system!

  • Register contestants on this page

    Must check in with RAC at the kayak kiosk.

    Can use boat or fish from shore - have to be back by 9 am! Any later will be disqualified.

    Catch some fish and take a photo. The photo must (1) have the contestant in it and (2) be next to the ruler that RAC will supply all contestants with.

    Photos will determine winners. Any photos of the kid not wearing the same clothing, or time stamped with a date and time not congruent with the derby will not be considered.

    Categories:

    1. Most fish - purely a count of fish over 4” in length. Can be any type of fish over that length.

    2. Biggest fish - Length only here.

    3. Best variety of fish (this will be different than the other two categories)

    Fishing trophies with appropriate plates to denote the correct achievement in each category.

Fishing Derby
$10.00

Guided Nature Walk 8-9 am

Morning Nature Event
$10.00

Have you ever wondered what you are hearing and seeing while out in nature? Do you want to be better at knowing where to find cool animals or how to safely observe wildlife using apps, outdoor equipment, or other resources? Then this is perfect for you!

~1-mile walk along the lake shoreline, mostly flat easy terrain appropriate for all ages and skill

Joe will guide you on a beginner naturalist walk along the Montour Preserve (all ages and skill sets welcome). Joe is an ecologist certified through the Ecological Society of America.

Below are Joe’s credentials and pictures of just a handful of species he has found and photographed. He has suggestions for gear, apps, websites, and photography skills that ANYONE can pick up and use while out in nature!

  • Joe has been honing his naturalist skills throughout his career - his B.S. is in Wildlife and Environmental Biology and his M.S. research focused on microplastic pollution in bird communities. Joe has run similar programs through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and Keystone College Environmental Education Institute. Joe has taught courses at Bloomsburg Univerity and Keystone College in ornithology, ecology, maple sugaring and silviculture, conservation biology, and botany.

Half Off Boat Rentals - ALL DAY starting at 9 am

Also available all day: snacks, ice cream, drinks, & we will have a food truck at our event!

Only Day-of rentals at the kiosk will get 1/2 priced boats - come on by!

Find The FLAG

ALL-DAY COMPETITION: WIN A FREE BOAT RENTAL or Ice cream if you find the American flad out on THE WATER

  • Our staff has hidden 3 rubber ducks with the RAC logo somewhere on the lake! Find them, and you get a free boat rental for 1 hour! Only one winner per group is allowed. This is a great way to entertain kids or take home the gold yourself!

    Start time and duration: You have from the time rentals start (9 am) till the end of the DATL event to find them and claim your free rental. You must be using one of our rental boats to participate.

    Winners keep the ducky too!

Boating Lessons (Level 1) 11 am

11am - 12pm

How to hold the paddle. How to adjust a personal floatation device (PFD). How to adjust your boat. Some basic strokes. How to be safe. About 50% on land, and 50% on water.

In a beginner kayak paddling class, it is essential to cover a set of fundamental skills that will equip participants with the necessary knowledge and techniques for a safe and enjoyable kayaking experience.

Basic paddle strokes, such as the forward stroke, sweep stroke, and draw stroke, ensure participants can efficiently maneuver and control their kayak.

Proper body posture and balance are crucial to maintain stability and prevent capsizing. Skills like edging the kayak and bracing should be practiced to enhance balance and react to potential hazards. Participants should be educated on self-rescue techniques, including the importance of wearing a personal flotation device and proper wet exit procedures.

Basic navigation, understanding different water conditions, and weather awareness are vital to ensure beginners can make informed decisions and navigate safely on the water.

  • Your guide - Joe Elias - Joe has been kayaking his whole life and has experience in many different forms of boating on both standing and moving water. Joe has experience with every type of boat provided in this class and can help you skip the frustration and start having fun on the water!

Bamboo and Yoga Infusion 2 pm

2pm - 3pm

Meditative practice that moves you deeply into body and breath awareness while overlooking the beautiful lake at Montour Preserve. We'll explore breathwork and mindful movements. Bring alignment to your body using bamboo stalks, helping to increase spinal mobility. We'll close our practice with sound healing meditation including crystal/Tibetan singing bowls, chimes, and gong.
bring yoga mat, blanket, and the perfection of you!

  • Bamboo stalks are available for purchase.

  • Meet in Heron Cove A pavilion.

  • Amy is a self-proclaimed “Surfer girl”. She has participated in different levels of athletic endeavors. She is a wellness educator and traveler. She brings a special energy to her passion for sharing her “best practices for life” with those who are open to exploration. We hope you enjoy her as much as we do.

Campfire, Hot Dogs, Slip’n’slide, and S’mores 5 pm

Free to all who rented a boat or participated in an event!

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