The annual Schuylkill River Sojourn is summer camp, a regional history exploration, and bonding experience all rolled into one.

People of all experience levels are invited to come along for the fun paddling event which takes place inside a kayak or canoe. For the 21st year, people throughout the area and several states other than Pennsylvania will take a journey along the revolutionary Schuylkill River for an unforgettable adventure.

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The 2019 sojourn will run from June 1 to June 7. The 7-day, 112-mile guided paddle will begin in Schuylkill Haven and end a week later in Philadelphia. The nationally-award winning water excursion is organized by the Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area.

Registration for the 2019 sojourn opened this month. The first week of April is only for participants doing the full, 7-day trip. People interested in participating on individual days instead of the entire week can register beginning on Monday, April 8.

“The sojourn draws attention to the river as a valuable natural and recreational resource. The paddling event has inspired thousands to have a greater appreciation for the river,” said Schuylkill River Greenways NHA Executive Director Elaine Paul Schaefer.

One of the goals of the sojourn is to introduce new people to the river. There are two ways people can participate in this year’s sojourn for free.

In memory of longtime sojourner and devoted member of Schuylkill River Greenways, Bill Trace, a scholarship fund was established through the generosity of Trace’s family and friends. This year, the scholarship is available to three people who have never been on the sojourn before. If chosen, the person will participate in a free one-day trip on this year’s sojourn. People can apply by completing a one-page online form at bit.ly/2019BillTraceScholarship by May 1.

The Schuylkill Action Network will provide a full-week scholarship, a $700 value, for an enthusiastic individual with paddling, photography, and social media experience. The selected person will engage sojourn participants in a stewardship activity while taking photos and blogging about their experience. The steward will be asked to present his or her findings on the final evening. For more information about this scholarship and to apply, visit bit.ly/2019SojournSteward by May 1.

For more information about the 2019 Schuylkill River Sojourn and to register, visit the Schuylkill River Greenways website at schuylkillriver.orgor call 484-945-0200.

The Schuylkill River Greenways NHA is a non-profit organization with the mission of connecting residents, visitors and communities to the Schuylkill River and the Schuylkill River Trail (SRT) by serving as a catalyst for civic engagement and economic development.

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