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Four
Field Trips Offered at West Flamingo
Active
adults with a taste for adventure can challenge
themselves with four heart-pumping activities offered by
West Flamingo Center for Active Adults, 6255 W. Flamingo Road
in July and August. Those over age fifty can try the
Desperado Rollercoaster, the Lee Canyon Ropes Challenge
Course, Flyaway Indoor Skydiving and indoor rock
climbing.
On
July 5 Buffalo Bill’s Desperado Rollercoaster trip
takes participants to state line to experience one of
the top ten rollercoasters in the country. From a height
of 209 feet riders plunge at a tremendous speed into a
succession of twists, turns and surprises. The ride is
2.43 minutes of heart-pounding fun. Cost is $15 which
includes transportation. The trip starts at 10 a.m.
and ends at 1 p.m.
Registration begins June 5.
The
Camp Lee Canyon Ropes Challenge Course, July 19 from
1 p.m.
to 4 p.m., provides an exceptional opportunity for any individual
to broaden their perspective, enjoy the outdoors, and
interact with fellow participants. The course fosters
team building, communication and motivation as well as
being physically challenging. Cost is $8, including
transportation. Registration begins June 19.
Flyaway
Indoor Skydiving on Aug. 2 from 2 p.m.
to 5 p.m.
provides the experience of flying in a safe environment.
No experience is necessary; the staff teaches all the
skills needed to body-fly indoors. Registration begins
July 2 and cost is $70, which includes activity fee and
transportation.
On
August 16 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the bus goes to Red
Rock Climbing Center, where participants will get a 20
minute belay orientation designed to teach them how to
top-rope belay. Intended for first-time climbers, the
class will begin climbing immediately as they learn the
proper use of equipment and knot tying and all the
basics. Fee covers transportation, equipment rental and
day pass to Red Rock. Those who complete the course will
receive a basic belay certification. Registration will
begin July 16.
The
number for information about these and other activities
at West Flamingo Center for Active Adults is 455-7742, or visit the Web at www.accessclarkcounty.com.
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