Open App
5 hours
Pohick Bay Regional Park
Free Tickets Available
Sat, 12 Jul, 2025 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm (GMT-04:00)
Pohick Bay Regional Park
6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton, United States
So Kids SOAR (Formerly Dreams For Kids DC) and On The Edge Children's Foundation invite you to our 15th annual Water Sports Clinic, sponsored , Arnold F Baggins Foundation, and .
Come join the fun for a day of water sports! Activities include waterskiing, tubing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle-boarding, obstacle course, and more!
BY REGISTERING AS A PARTICIPANT OR VOLUNTEER YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR WAIVER.
WHAT: So Kids SOAR will be bringing together youth with physical and developmental disabilities, their families, trained water-skiers, boaters, and volunteers for a free day of waterskiing, tubing, and more! All participants will be given the opportunity to either water ski or tube (we will try to give everyone a chance at both. This year, we are excited to announce that we will incorporate a new adaptive kayaking area to this year's clinic (this will be at a first come first serve basis throughout the day to be fair to everyone).
WHEN: Saturday, July 12th, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Pohick Bay Regional Park, 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton, VA
WHY: So Kids SOAR's clinics are 100% FREE and enable children with disabilities to enjoy sports and realize their full potential to succeed in all walks of life.
WHO & HOW: Please register above as a child participant, parent/guardian, or volunteer -- please input the most relevant contact information for us to reach you. This clinic is open to all SKS children aged 4 to 30. There is a 200lb weight limit for waterskiing and no brittle bones or seizures for safety reasons. No previous experience is required. Instructors and equipment will be provided for all participants. Just show up, So Kids SOAR (SKS) and On The Edge water-skiers will take care of the rest!
**ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE A PARENT/REGISTER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES, ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER WITH A PARENT/REGISTER**
*You will be receiving an email after signing up asking for your child's preference to waterski, tube, or do both AND your desired time slot. PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL OR YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND!*
**Please note that there is a 200-pound weight limit for waterskiing.**
***Safety Restrictions: NO BRITTLE BONES OR SEIZURES!***
VOLUNTEERS: Must be at least age 15 or over and have been a previous SKS volunteer; those who register who are not first-time volunteers must email Glenda Fu at R2xlbmRhIHwgc29raWRzc29hciAhIG9yZw== first. Volunteers - please note, that we will have mandatory volunteer training by zoom leading up to the clinic. Please remember that we are not liable for lost or missing items so please keep all of your personal belongings on you at all times or stored somewhere safely. We want volunteers who will be enthusiastic and encourage our SKS kids - only register if you are ready to be a committed and engaged volunteer.
Organizations- want to get your organization or company involved? Contact Glenda Fu at R2xlbmRhIHwgc29raWRzc29hciAhIG9yZw==
Thank you to our boating partners:
About So Kids SOAR: So Kids SOAR (SKS, formerly Dreams For Kids DC), a not-for-profit section 501(c)(3), provides life-changing programs that empower youth with physical and developmental disabilities to Strive, Own, Achieve and Realize their potential. We enable participants to SOAR through a suite of adaptive programming that includes athletic, recreational, and skill-building activities. The self-confidence and skills gained through these programs inspire each child to realize that their disability will not prevent them from fulfilling their potential. sokidssoar.org
About On The Edge Children's Foundation: On The Edge CF's mission is to provide exciting water sports and outdoor activities for children and adults of all ages, needs, and backgrounds. Individuals or groups with mental or physical challenges can come to our events and Participate. slalom skiing and trick skiing are the two types of adaptive skiing that we teach. We teach beginner and intermediate water-skiing to all levels of mental and physical challenges and we encourage everyone to give it a try! Web site: http://www.ontheedgecf.com/
About Hoffmaster's Marina: For over 60 years Hoffmaster's Marina has been a large family of valued customers, employees, and suppliers. Hoffmaster's Marina's mission is to 1) Provide their boating family customers with the most pleasurable boating experience in a family-friendly environment; 2) Create an atmosphere for their boating family employees free of discrimination emphasizing teamwork, growth, and family values; and 3) Treat their suppliers as partners and as a part of our family. Web site: http://www.hoffmasters.com/
About Stephanie Junkin, adaptive kayaking lead: Steph grew up exploring Northern Virginia’s parks and rivers. After falling in love with stand-up paddleboarding, she earned her instructor certification and spent a season helping beginners find their balance at Potomac Paddlesports and Key Bridge Boathouse. She launched and managed the kayak rentals for REI Mid-Atlantic, and pursued further training with ACA's Adaptive Paddling Workshop. She brings a strong focus on safety, inclusion and positive communication to make sure everyone has a safe and fun time on the water!
Also check out other Kids events & activities in Lorton, Sports events in Lorton, Workshops in Lorton.
Tickets for 15th Annual So Kids SOAR Adaptive Water Sports Clinic can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| Participant (will waterski OR Tube) | Free |
| Parent/Guardian Ticket | Free |
| General Volunteer (15+ years old) | Free |
| Optional Donation | Free |
We have gathered all the information for you in one convenient spot, but please keep in mind that these are subject to change.We do our best to keep everything updated, but something might be out of sync. For the latest updates, always check the official event details by clicking the "Find Tickets" button.
