Off-Trail Adventures (Family Programs)

Geared Toward: Families with kids ages 6+

Description: During this one-of-a-kind adventure, participants will scramble through rocks and boulders left behind by historic quarry operations, explore hidden cave entrances, and experience a side of Ijams that is unknown to most people.

Materials Participants Should Bring/Wear: Closed-toe shoes with durable rubber soles and good traction (sneakers, hiking boots, cross-training shoes, etc.); other clothing that is comfortable for the weather, supportive of athletic movements, and okay to get muddy; sunscreen; insect repellent; hat; sunglasses; and water with a hands-free way to carry it.

Directions: Stay on Island Home Ave, do not turn into Ijams Nature Center. After the railroad tracks, turn right into the parking area for the quarries and trails.

No walk-ins will be accepted.

Every participant must have a ticket.

Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Ijams awards full refunds for any cancellations up to 7 days before a program, or if Ijams cancels a program due to severe weather. Refunds are not awarded for programs with fees of $5 or less for any reason. Tickets are non-transferable.