Go adventuring with Get Out Adventures! If you love being outside and being active, this organization will not only offer so much fun for you, but it’s all in support of such a good cause.
Get Out Adventures is a social enterprise with 100% of net revenue going to support Adaptive Sports Connection, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing for veterans, children, and adults with disabilities.
Located in the Powell/Shawnee Hills area, they offer kayaking, paddle boarding, and more in the Powell/Shawnee Hills area on the Twin Lakes and Scioto River.
Adventure is coming up with Get Out Adventures! There are so many fun outings planned on the water this summer!
Due to drought conditions and low water levels, they have had to end the season early and will not be offering launches or paddling for the remainder of 2024.
Renting Kayaks and Paddle boards In-season
Offers recreational kayaks (sit-in, sit-on-top, and tandem kayaks) and paddle boards for rental, or $20 drop-in fee with your own watercraft. Rental is $40 per person for 2 hours, and $25 for kids under 12 if paddling. Paddles and life jackets are provided.
Also offering group outings and adventures, such as Yoga/Mindfulness Paddles, Twilight and Full Moon Paddles, and even Birthday Parties! The paddling season starts Memorial weekend and goes through mid-September! You can sign up now!
See the website for full list of events and rental information, as well as upcoming events below once they are scheduled.
Veterans paddle FREE!
Kayak rentals are free for veterans in an effort to improve the health and well-being of our nation’s heroes. This is just one example of how the organization supports veterans.
Upcoming special events
Twilight Paddles
2024 Dates: June 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, 28/29; July 5/6, 12/13, 26/27; August 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 23/24, 30/31; September 6/7, 13/14
End the week watching the sunset on the water with friends from 6:30-9 pm. Guests will be provided glow sticks before setting sail.
Twilight Paddles Package: $50.00 / person
Included: 1.5 hours of kayaking, Kayak, life vest and paddles, Glow sticks, S’mores and campfire (8:30 – 9:00 pm), Popcorn machine.
Doggie Paddles
2024 Dates: June 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; September 7, 14 from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Bring your furry friends and get ready for a dog-gone good time. Enjoy the company of other dog-loving families while you learn lots of tips and tricks for kayaking with your pup. Dog PFDs are highly recommended, but not required.
Doggie Paddle Package: $50.00 / person. Included: 2 hours of kayaking, Kayak/Paddleboard, life vest and paddles
Wellness by the Water
2024 Dates: June 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 28; August 4, 11, 18, 25; September 1, 8, 15 from 9 am – 11:15 am
Start your day with the ultimate fitness adventure! Start with a 1 hour, instructor led fitness session. Afterwards, enjoy an hour of kayaking or paddleboarding.
Wellness by the Water Package: $50.00 / person. Included: 1 hour fitness class with a professional instructor
1 hour paddling, Kayak / Paddleboard, life vest and paddles
Paddle and Jazz
2024 Dates: July 14, 21; August 4, 11 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Paddle and Jazz Package: $50 / person
Included: 1.5 hours of paddling, Kayak / Paddleboard, life vest and paddles, Glow sticks, S’mores and campfire (8:00 – 8:30 pm)
Have a kayaking birthday party!
This is such a FUN idea for an active birthday party for an adventurer! Paddling and the party spot is provided, and there are a lot of optional add-ons! Find more details on the website.
About Adaptive Sports Connection
Founded in 1992, Adaptive Sports Connection (formerly The Adaptive Adventure Sports Coalition – TAASC) empowers children, adults, and veterans with physical and cognitive challenges through sports and therapeutic outdoor recreation by focusing on individual’s abilities. Read more here.
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