Outdoor activities groups near Charles Town, WV

A weekly Sunday morning Run-Run club in and around Hub City aka Hagerstown and in or within sight of Washington County, Maryland! This is a drinking club with a running problem with the emphasis on running! Each week promised a different location with a brand new adventure! One trail, 6 to 9 miles. 0 to 1 beverage stop during trail. 1.69 checks per mile average to keep it moving. Lower, runnable shiggy ratings 0-6.9 on a 10 scale. Meets \~9:33am, chalk talk, a toast, Live Hares Away and On-Out @9:69am. Short circle afterwards typically with mimosas and maybe a healthy snack. On-After brunch often. If you are a runner looking for a fun way to get your miles or a drinker looking to become a runner again, this is the kennel for you! ON- Humpin' It! -ON

A group for moms and babies to get outdoors and enjoy nature! Hiking, running, strolls and picnics. All with our babas :) All levels welcome. All ages welcome. Different level activities available. Life outdoors doesn't stop when you become a mom. Let's raise them outdoors! Check out my blog below for some tips on hiking with your baby 💙 Allenpackandgo.com

New to the Loudoun County area or perhaps already well situated in Northern Virginia but looking to make some new friends and get out for some fun activities?  Interested in a group with no specific agenda, just a platform for meeting new friends and enjoying some activities in the area together.? This group is intended for both men and women - couples and singles (45+).  (It is not however meant to serve as a dating/singles site - just a way to make some new friends and get out to discover Loudoun.) Ideas include meeting up for drinks and/or dining at some of the great restaurants, breweries, and vineyards in the area - enjoying live music, movies etc. Outdoor activities - hiking, biking, kayaking, yoga, tennis, horseback riding, sailing, flying, skiing, day trips …… or any other ideas you'd like to introduce. Please join up, bring your friends and ideas… If anyone has any particular events or activity that they would like to put forward or host (organize) an event , please let us know and we can try to put it together or assist you in doing so..  Event Hosts and Co-Organizers most certainly welcome! NOTE:  Please remember to post a photo and take a moment to complete your profile when you sign up. (Photos help the hosts to find you - and you to find others at group events.)

The RJ TENNIS BOOT CAMP® adult tennis program is for all levels of play: Beginners to the 5.0 USTA player. When I was first getting into tennis as an adult I didn't know of all the options that were available for me to play tennis. As for tennis during the winter and rainy spring months, I thought indoor tennis was out of the question. I didn't know that you didn't have to join a club to be able to participate in any of the tennis clinics. Back when smoke signals was the form of communication from one location to another, I didn't know of all the great opportunities to play tennis at various locations. MEETUP is a great way for tennis players of all abilities to find opportunities to play. There are great MEETUP clubs on this platform. 

If you have been looking for a place to play some invigorating tennis and to work on growing your tennis game, may I encourage you to give the RJ TENNIS BOOT CAMP® adult tennis program a try.  Membership is not required to participate in any of the drop in clinics. There are member/non-member clinic fees to participate in all of the RJT clinics. 

If you have never done the RJT class before or if it has been sometime since you have done the class, please ask to get onto the RJT emailing list so that you can keep up to date with the schedule of classes.  And when your schedule allows, please email me to see if there is availability for you to drop in.

I look forward to the opportunity to serve you.

Rob

Mission  What differentiates MOSS from other outdoor groups?  We not only seek adventure but understand that by getting into wilderness the discovery is spiritual as much as physical.  It is our belief that God can be found at work in creation-that there is something within us that reacts to what can be experienced in the natural world.  For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made...(Romans 1:20 ).  Our mission is to facilitate a connection between our experience in nature with the Creator.  A unique way that this happens is during an intentional period of solitude on each event, called Withdrawal Time.  This is taken from the example Jesus gave us and found in the Gospels and is extremely beneficial for modern people who spend most of their time indoors and a significant amount of time interacting electronically.   Luke 5:16   ...Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer.The inspiration for the name MOSS originated during time spent in Glacier Bay, Alaska.  Here, glaciers have advanced and retreated several times and with each advance, the ice (like any other natural disaster) destroys and recreates a landscape.  Slowly, with the help of mosses, lichens and other pioneer species, a complete ecosystem is reborn.   "...so favorable is this climate for the development of tree seeds and so fully do these trees obey the command to multiply and replenish the earth. No wonder these islands are densely clothed with trees. They grow on solid rocks and logs as well as on fertile soil. The surface is first covered with a plush of mosses in which the seeds germinate; then the interlacing roots form a sod, fallen leaves soon cover their feet, and the young trees, closely crowded together, support each other, and the soil becomes deeper and richer from year to year."      Travels in Alaska, John Muir (1879) MOSS has an intentionally soft approach to ministry that strives to do the hard work of producing good soil as it bridges the reaction people instinctively have nature to who we know as Creator. MOSS activities are adventurous and purposefully challenging.  By pushing ourselves beyond what we think we are capable, we gain physical and mental strength and are able to learn to trust God in a unique way.  WHY OUTDOORS? By intentionally exposing ourselves to experiences that stretch us, we grow in body, mind and spirit.  Physical challenges can be used to represent our real life difficulties.  For instance, if we achieve a goal in the outdoors such as hiking a peak or kayaking beyond what you thought our limit was, strength can be drawn into your life experiences.  With MOSS, there will be opportunities to push yourself physically and the benefits will be reaped in your everyday life.  MOSS is an extension of Shannondale Springs Chapel in Harpers Ferry, WV. (shannondalesprings.com) Contact: Peter P. Petretta mossoutdoors01@gmail.com 304-283-4628 [http://mossoutdoors.org/](http://mossoutdoors.org/) [https://www.facebook.com/pages/MOSS/137130706389508?ref=hl](https://www.facebook.com/pages/MOSS/137130706389508?ref=hl)

formed for younger people out in western loudoun to meet up and do activities

**Who we are:** US Hiking & Backpacking Club (US-HBC) is an United States based outdoor group led by volunteers. Our mission is to model and contribute to a healthy life-style while leaving an ever-decreasing footprint. US-HBC was founded in 2015 by, then, Washington, DC resident Jin Zhang, a passionate outdoors lover. In 2021 she created another outdoor club, Budget International Travel & Trek Club (BITTC), to focus on outdoor exploration via international travel, hiking and backpacking while making it affordable to most outdoor enthusiasts. The US-HBC promotes and supports both local and national hiking, trail maintenance and watershed cleanup organizations and participates in such volunteer endeavors. **WAIVER** Your participation in any club activity resulting in bodily injury and/or death, and personal and public property damage or losses is your sole responsibility. You are responsible for your own safety, preparedness and mental & physical wellbeing. You need to know your trip-related skill level, experience, physical fitness and medical condition. Event hosts may suggest alternative route to you for the benefit of yourself and the group. You are expected to be fully cooperative. You are solely and fully responsible for any cost or fees accrued to you in case of search, rescue and evacuation involved. Your attendance on any organized event signifies that you have read and accepted the terms of this liability waiver and absolve the US-HBC of any responsibility. **10 Essentials** ([http://hikesafe.com/uploads/PDFs/hike_safe_10_Essentials.pdf](http://hikesafe.com/uploads/PDFs/hike_safe_10_Essentials.pdf)). **EVENTS**: We focus on hiking, bike-packing, backpacking, kayak/canoe paddling, touring and other activities. **ACTIVITIES** These are the main activities US-HBC plans to have:. Class A: Hiking and Backpacking. Class B: Trip leading related training, skills & certificate classes. Class C: Canoeing, Kayaking, SUP paddling, Swimming and Sailing. Class D: Camping. Class F: Trail maintenance & watershed cleaning voluntary events. Class G: Sightseeing and traveling. Class H: Other events hosted by the Club. Class I: Other events not hosted by US-HBC leaders. Class J: Other events cross posted by other groups. Any success of a group depends on the contribution from all the members. We welcome and encourage all our Club members to participant in leadership by self-learning, training, co-leading and leading trips. It's a great personal growth and leadership skill learning opportunity. **EVENT FEES USAGE** “Pay it forward … according to need.” [MEMBERS & MEMBERSHIP](http://www.meetup.com/DC-HPC/pages/Memberships_events_fees_and_Members_Conducts/) (1) Everyone is welcome to join DC-HBC, free of charge. Members are encouraged to learn, to share and to grow through participating in our events. (2) Members are expected to follow [Hiking Etiquette](http://www.meetup.com/DC-HBC/pages/Hiking_Etiquette/) and ["Leave No Trace 7 Principles" ](http://www.meetup.com/DC-HBC/pages/The_Leave_No_Trace_Seven_Principles/)while participating in hiking events. (3) Members should try their best to avoid last minute cancelation or "NO SHOW" to the event they signed up. Unexpected things do happen, please change your RSVP or message the Event Host ASAP.

**Welcome to Charles Town WV 45 plus Social Group! We are fun, active (mostly) 40s-60s singles from all over West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia.** **Activities include, but are not limited to fairs, festivals, sporting events, concerts-large and small, river tubing, whitewater rafting, dinner, dancing, hiking, and sand volleyball events.** **If you are newly single, new to the area, or simply want to enlarge your circle of single friends, CTWV45 is a great way to meet others in a non-threatening atmosphere.** **While members can and do date, this is NOT a dating site,** **For membership we REQUIRE a photo.  It should be a reasonably recent, facially (FULLY) visible photo, WITHOUT sunglasses. You should be the only person in the photo--or it should at least be obvious as to which person you are), It needs to be a normal sized (non-thumbnail pic).** **We also require an actual first name as your screen name--how you want to be addressed in person.  You can use a pseudonym if you desire.** **CTWV45 is Member Driven--.  If there is an event you are interested in that you have not seen posted, please contact an Organizer ASAP and let's get it on the board for others to sign up and go out to play.**

A group is for aspiring models and photographers who wish to shoot, network and collaborate with other creatives. We will feature both established and aspiring models to help develop or enhance your portfolio.

Workshops, shoot outs and member events!!

Join and become an active member of this group and contribute to the art community!

Created by internationally published photographer Josh Triggs of 3MI Photography with 16 years in business and over 100 publications. We will be creating at Studio 3MI a 3600sqft space set in a picturesque rural setting

Shenandoah Friends is a social group for gay men in the Shenandoah area of the Maryland and West Virginia panhandles, northern Virginia, and south central Pennsylvania. (The area includes Hagerstown, Frederick, Martinsburg, Winchester, Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown, Charles Town, Berkeley Springs, Cumberland, and Chambersburg.) We enjoy social activities like nature walks, potlucks, day trips, dining out, garden tours, hiking, outdoor activities, pool parties, online group chats, and more. All participants in events agree upfront that they accept responsibility for any injury or loss and will not hold the host/organizer responsible in any manner.

Outdoor\Indoor Photography Meetup Group in Martinsburg/Winchester/Hagerstown provides a fun social atmosphere for any level photographer looking to explore 3 floors of photographing amazing models monthly. We will schedule atleast one event every month for outdoor\indoor themed photo Ops.

Hey there! Welcome to our Martinsburg Meetup Group. Whether you're new to the area or just looking to make some new friends, this is the place to be. We're a laid-back group in our 20s to 40s who love to hang out and enjoy all the cool stuff Martinsburg has to offer. We get together for all kinds of fun: -Grab drinks or dinner -Go bowling or catch a movie -Game nights -Outdoor activities such as pickleball and frisbee golf -Take short hikes or walks Everyone's welcome, and we love hearing new ideas for activities. Come join us, make some new connections, and let's have a great time exploring Martinsburg together!

**Welcome to the Animal Liberation Activist Support System Meetup!** This group is dedicated to advocating for **animal rights**, promoting **ethical veganism**, and addressing **social justice issues** that intersect with animal liberation. We are a passionate, supportive community of individuals committed to making a positive impact through activism and education. Whether you're new to advocacy or a seasoned activist, you’ll find a space here for meaningful conversations, growth, and collective action on behalf of the voiceless. We believe in justice for **all beings**, human and non-human alike, and we stand firmly against all forms of oppression. It is through this logic as well as sheer necessity we are **anti-racist**, **anti-queerphobic**, and **anti-ableist**. We encourage open dialogue and self-reflection, recognizing that, despite our best intentions, we all carry biases shaped by societal conditioning. This is a space for listening, navigating emotional pitfalls and learning. We ask you to hold space for the possibility that you may be wrong and approach discussions with humility. We are all navigating a world influenced by systems that perpetuate harm, but through awareness, compassion, and solidarity, we can dismantle those systems together. Join us for insightful discussions, educational events, and actions aimed at creating a more compassionate and just world for all beings.

Old Town ABA offer paid meet ups for adults 18+ older (accompanied by caretaker/guardian) to engage in community based activities that promote interacting with each other, and the caregiver fading off assistance to promote higher levels of independence in social skills. All meetups are run by Rachel Evans BCBA, LBA, owner of Old Town ABA, a Winchester VA based behavioral health consulting company. Rachel has an adult brother with Autism, and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with years of experience in direct therapy, teaching, and working with individuals with disabilities age 2 up to age 65. She offers therapeutic consultation services to many adults with Old Town ABA under the DD Waiver. See oldtownaba.com for more! We intend to offer adult meet ups that are for individuals with disabilities only, a space for them to feel comfortable and among relatable peers. These meet ups will be community based and based on activities such as Pokemon Go mobile gaming, outdoor recreational activities and adapted sports, and other unique hobbies.

Our mission is to create an inclusive and supportive community for LGBTQ+ individuals, fostering friendships, understanding, and empowerment. We aim to provide a space where everyone feels safe to express themselves, celebrate their identities, and engage in social, cultural, and recreational activities. Through connection and collaboration, we strive to promote equality, acceptance, and a sense of belonging within our community. Respect for All: Treat every member with respect and understanding, regardless of their background, identity, or beliefs.Safe Space: Create and maintain a safe environment where everyone feels comfortable expressing themselves without fear of judgment or discrimination.Confidentiality: Respect the privacy of members. Do not share personal information or stories discussed within the group without permission. Open Communication: Encourage open dialogue and active listening. All voices should be heard and valued. No Discrimination: Discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other factor will not be tolerated. Constructive Dialogue: When discussing topics or providing feedback, aim for constructive and positive language to foster growth and understanding. No Solicitation: 1.)Refrain from promoting businesses, events, or services without prior approval from the group organizers. Participation: Members are encouraged to actively participate and engage in group activities, fostering a sense of community. Conflict Resolution: Address conflicts respectfully and privately whenever possible. If needed, mediation from group leaders can be sought.Have Fun: Remember that the primary goal is to enjoy the time spent together. Engage in activities that promote joy and connection!

This group is for those new to the area and those looking to make new connections and to enjoy local activities in the Winchester, VA area. Everyone is welcome, we just ask that the general age of the group is those in their 20s to 40s. We will enjoy activities such as: Drinks/dinner Activities: bowling/movies Trivia nights/board games at local venues Brewery/Winery visits Short hikes/walks Live comedy/music at local venues And once you get to know people, there is opportunities for more adventurous activities further afield. Please also suggest any activities or events that you would be interested in adding to the schedule.

Welcome to the Winchester Sportsplex Pick Up Meetup group! This group is perfect for sports enthusiasts of all levels looking to stay active, meet new people, and have fun. Whether you're into basketball, volleyball, soccer, or even dodgeball, we have something for everyone. Join us for friendly pick-up games and get ready to break a sweat in a non-competitive and social environment. All skill levels are welcome, so come out and join us for some friendly competition and exercise at Winchester Sportsplex. See you on the court!

Winchester WHOOHA started as a walking group for women ages 40 and up and over the years we have expanded to include all types of social activities in and around Winchester, VA, Frederick County, VA, Clarke County, VA and the surrounding areas. Each Saturday (and often during the week) we meet at a designated landmark, park, or walking trail, clock an average of 3 miles/one hour, and enjoy the company and conversation of fellow WHOOHAs. We also schedule group dinners, movies, concerts, wineries, and more! Add us to your Meetup Groups and join us when something piques your interest! Optimistic objectives and health attitudes are always welcome!