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  • Looking down from a bridge at Slippery Rock Creek.

    2026 Slip Clinic

    Breakneck Campground 1757 Cheeseman Rd, Portersville, PA, United States

    June 6th and 7th, 2026Save the Date, more information available early spring. The Slip Clinic is a great opportunity for beginners, practiced beginners, intermediates and youth to improve their paddling skills and techniques. It is also a great opportunity for more experienced paddlers to get involved by instructing, assisting, safety boating or just coming out […]

  • A single canoe rider in the middle of a river.

    June Middle Yough Trip

    Ohiopyle State Park 124 Main St., Ohiopyle, United States

    There will be a Middle Yough Trip on Sunday, June 21st. 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 […]

  • The full moon over a cloudy sky.

    June Full Moon Paddle (CANCELLED)

    Quemahoning Family Recreation Area

    Full Moon Paddle, scheduled for this evening (June28) is cancelled due to the weather. Sorry folks, see you next month. Join the Benscreek Canoe Club for an enchanting full moon paddle, where the shimmering moonlight guides your journey across serene waters. Experience the magic of night paddling while surrounded by nature's tranquility, perfect for all […]

  • A single canoe rider in the middle of a river.

    July Middle Yough Trip

    Ohiopyle State Park 124 Main St., Ohiopyle, United States

    There will be a Middle Yough Trip on Sunday, July 19th. 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 […]

  • The full moon over a cloudy sky.

    July Full Moon Paddle

    Quemahoning Family Recreation Area

    Join the Benscreek Canoe Club for an enchanting full moon paddle, where the shimmering moonlight guides your journey across serene waters. Experience the magic of night paddling while surrounded by nature's tranquility, perfect for all skill levels. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening under the stars! Meet around the Quemahoning Family Recreation Area boat launch, roughly […]

  • Kayaker running cucumber rapid on the Lower Yough River.

    2026 Turkey Bash

    Ohiopyle State Park 124 Main St., Ohiopyle, United States

    August 1st and 2nd, 2026. Deadline for clinic registration is July 21. This year we are back at Tall Oaks Campground. Continue improving your skills on the river with us at the Turkey Bash. There are opportunities for beginner, practiced beginner, intermediate and youth paddlers during this two day clinic in August. This is also […]

  • A single canoe rider in the middle of a river.

    (CANCELED) August Middle Yough Trip

    Ohiopyle State Park 124 Main St., Ohiopyle, United States

    UPDATE: Due to potential bad weather and possible high water; the scheduled Middle Yough trip for this Sunday is canceled. ORIGINAL: There will be a Middle Yough Trip on Sunday, August 16th. Meet at RamCat Parking Lot at 10 AM to set shuttle. We will aim to launch around 11:30. Boats do not need to […]

  • The full moon over a cloudy sky.

    August Full Moon Paddle

    Quemahoning Family Recreation Area

    Join the Benscreek Canoe Club for an enchanting full moon paddle, where the shimmering moonlight guides your journey across serene waters. Experience the magic of night paddling while surrounded by nature's tranquility, perfect for all skill levels. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening under the stars! Meet around the Quemahoning Family Recreation Area boat launch, roughly […]

  • The full moon over a cloudy sky.

    September Full Moon Paddle (updated)

    Quemahoning Family Recreation Area

    Note: Was originally scheduled for Saturday 9/26 but moved to Friday 9/25 for better scheduling. Join the Benscreek Canoe Club for an enchanting full moon paddle, where the shimmering moonlight guides your journey across serene waters. Experience the magic of night paddling while surrounded by nature's tranquility, perfect for all skill levels. Don’t miss this […]

  • Water splashing on a red kayak going down a rapid.

    Savage Release

    There is a scheduled Savage release Saturday, September 26th 2026.

  • Gift wrapped presents

    2026 Club Holiday Party

    The Crow's Nest 510 Tire Hill Rd, Johnstown, PA, United States

    The 2026 BCC Holiday Party Date: Saturday, December 5th Time: 6-9PM (6-7 Cocktail hour, 7 Dinner, 8 Speaker, 8:30 Raffle) Location: The Crow's Nest, Back Room Tickets: $15 Per person, paid in cash upon arrival. Menu: Roast beef, lemon pepper cod, tossed salad, rigatoni w/ marinara, green beans almandine. Speaker: John Wenzel, CVC Other Notes: […]

  • A stream in winter nearly half frozen over and snow covering the trees and ground.

    Winter Solstice Holiday Paddle Trip

    The 2026 Winter Solstice Holiday Paddle will be Saturday, December 19th. 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 […]

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Benscreek Canoe Club

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Phone: (814) 244-2180
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