Free kayaking at Lake Elizabeth sponsored by nrg

Free Kayaking at Kayak Pittsburgh – Lake Elizabeth on Saturday, June 6
Money raised from teen-led Ultimate Frisbee ® tournament will provide for 150 free kayak sessions.

(Pittsburgh, PA) On Saturday, June 6, youth and families will be the beneficiaries of money raised by a teen-led Ultimate Frisbee® tournament held during Global Youth Service Day, by taking part in free kayaking at Allegheny Commons, Lake Elizabeth.

The first 150 participants will be eligible to receive free kayak sessions as part of Venture Outdoor’s Kayak Pittsburgh program. Kayaking begins at 11 a.m. at Lake Elizabeth, located inside the Allegheny Commons across the street from the National Aviary on Pittsburgh’s Northside.

The Ultimate® Frisbee tournament was hosted by the Penn State Hershey Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion (Center). Held on Saturday, April 25, the tournament was part of the Center’s nrg Powered by Choice teen campaign.

The campaign, sponsored by Highmark Healthy High 5, encourages teens to get involved with efforts to prevent childhood obesity by playing an integral role in changing environments where youth spend time to provide healthier eating and physical activity opportunities.

More than 75 teens participated in the tournament, raising $1,000 to offer the free day on June 6.

For more information, please visit www.kayakpittsburgh.org.