Benscreek Canoe Club
A canoe and kayak club in Johnstown, PA. A 501(c)3 charitable organization promoting paddling and conservation on local rivers.
Contact BCC
Phone: (814) 244-2180
Email: Rick Bloom rickpb@aol.com
The BCC will be hosting a trip down West Branch (class 1) & Pine Creek (class 1/2) May 3rd & 4th. Camping and a launch permit will be required. More details to come.
A private swift water training session for registered BCC members only. This is typically a three day training in only two, so expect long days. Registration is closed.
Juniata River trip! Saturday, May 10th. Flat 9 mile trip. Great scenery. Bald eagles. Red bud.
The 2025 Turkey Bash will be held on the weekend of August 2-3. Registration closes on Tuesday, July 22. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.threeriverspaddlingclub.org/turkey-bash-2025 Please note that camping will be at Paddler's Lane this year and we have been asked to collect payment for camping. More information is on the bottom of […]
The BCC will be meeting Saturday, August 9AM at the Riverside Stonycreek entrance ramp (below the railroad bridge before the start of the Jim Mayer Trail) to repair the ramp. We will be retrieving the stones that were thrown into the river, and placing them back in the ramp, this time cementing them in. Any […]
There will be a Middle Yough Trip on Saturday, September 13th. Meet at RamCat Parking Lot at 10 AM to set shuttle. We will aim to launch around 11:30. Boats do not need to be registered. PFDs are mandatory and must be worn. Bring lunch for on the river. Take-out at Ohiopyle around 3-4. This […]
There will be a Lower Yough Trip on Sunday, September 21st. Meet at the boater Lot at 10 AM to set shuttle. Cost is $10 per person to run the Lower. Bring lunch for on the river. This is a beautiful stretch of river, and has class II-III rapids which are great for intermediate paddlers. […]
The 2025 BCC Holiday Party Date: Saturday, December 6th Time: 6-8PM Location: Crow's Nest Tickets: Tickets are $10 to be paid in cash upon arrival. Menu: Angus Roast Beef in gravy sauce and Chicken Parmesan, Garlic Cheddar Mash Potatoes, Green bean almandine, tossed salad and a cheese tray, AND Kevin has agreed to make us […]
The 2025 Winter Solstice Holiday Paddle will be Saturday, December 20st. Paddlers will meet at the 6th Ave ramp in the West End to run shuttle to the Hickory Street Bridge. Hope to put on by 6 pm and reach the Stone Bridge by 7 pm. We will have Salvation Army Red Kettle sheets for […]
Start the year off right by join the BCC for our annual good karma paddle January 1st on the Stonycreek Canyon. Meet at Carpenters Park (take out) at 10AM, put on the water around 11AM, should be out around 2ish.
BCC meetings every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Join the BCC at the Johnstown YMCA 5-6:30PM for roll practice. A 5 week roll clinic will be held for beginners and open pool will be available for boaters that already have their roll. Cost is $5 per boater per session (and a paid 2026 BCC membership). Boats MUST be CLEAN. The YMCA will be […]