Deer Lake Outdoor Center

06/10/2026

06/08/2026

Join us this Thursday for a fun FREE after-school fishing program! All equipment and expert instruction provided. Spaces are limited to ensure one-on-one instruction, so sign up today!
https://portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/care/care-fishing-classes

06/05/2026

🗓 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 🥰
THIS WEEKEND - 𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒚-𝑺𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒆 6-7 - American Red Cross Lifeguarding (R.24) with Waterfront Skills 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - ONLY 1 SPOT REMAINING 🛟
Learn more: https://deerlakeoutdoors.org/event/american-red-cross-lifeguarding-r-24-with-waterfront-skills-recertification/

𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒆 11 - Fish with CARE 🎣
Join us for a fun-filled fishing adventure with the DEEP’s “Fish with CARE” program! Cast your line at beautiful Deer Lake on June 11, 2026, from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
Register Here: https://deerlakeoutdoors.org/event/fish-with-care/

𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒚-𝑺𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒆 13-14 & 𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒆 20 - American Red Cross Lifeguarding (R.24) with Waterfront Skills (Blended Learning) 🏊🏽‍♀️
To participate in the course, you must be at least 15 years of age and you must pass a prerequisite swimming skills evaluation during the first in-person session.
Learn more and Register Here: https://deerlakeoutdoors.org/event/american-red-cross-lifeguarding-r-24-with-waterfront-skills-blended-learning/

𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒆 19 - Public Star Party 🌠
The Shoreline Astronomical Society is hosting a public star party at Deer Lake Outdoor Center. We’ll have telescopes set up and club members on hand to guide you through the night sky. 9:00–11:00 PM
𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: Saturday, June 20 | 9:00–11:00 PM
Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/1347790773914413

See all the upcoming events here: https://deerlakeoutdoors.org/events/

05/04/2026

🌲🎥💓We are so grateful to Lynn, Dena, Diane, and crew for the opportunity to share our love for Deer Lake and excitement for the future. Community support is instrumental in sustaining our mission and conserving this magical plot of land.

Watch Silver Linings 64 - From The Outdoors Deer Lake Outdoor Center

04/30/2026

This is a great opportunity for new and existing camp families to take a look around, chat with camp staff, and meet other campers. It can be very reassuring to recognize a friendly face on that first day of camp!

Hey Hey, Camp Families, Summer is fast approaching! If you are new to camp or just can't wait to reconnect with your favorite counselor, we welcome you to our Day Camp Open House. This is a great opportunity to ease those first-day camper jitters by meeting some of our amazing staff, taking a tour to see where your camper will be spending their days, meeting fellow campers, and getting answers to any lingering questions.

04/27/2026

Did you run the 2026 Deer Lake 5 Mile Trail Run? Results are posted and the post-run survey is on our website! We genuinely want to hear from you. We are planning for next year. Now’s your chance to let us know what you would like to see.
https://deerlakeoutdoors.org/deer-lake-5-mile-trail-run/

04/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the return of the Deer Lake Trail Run such a success!

After a 7-year pause, it was incredible to see runners, hikers, volunteers, and supporters back on the trails in beautiful rural Killingworth, CT. Participants tackled the challenging 5(ish)-mile course featuring nearly 500 feet of elevation gain across the scenic 250+ acre property, navigating rocky terrain, roots, mud, and the ever-changing elevations that make this a true trail run experience.

Congratulations to all of our participants and award winners, and thank you to everyone who helped bring this event back to life. We loved seeing the community out enjoying the trails once again.

Keep an eye out for next year’s date coming soon!

04/27/2026