ChristiansburgParks_SpringSummer 2026

BEGINNING KAYAKING – Instructor: Michael Valach Eligibility: Ages 12 and up Location: Claytor Lake Rock House Marina – 3776 Rock House Road, Pulaski Minimum: 4 Maximum: 8

Additional Information: This class provides the basic skills and safety techniques needed to paddle a kayak on flat water. The class will cover launching techniques, paddling terminology, basic paddle strokes, kayaking safety and trip planning. This is a fun and informative kayaking class followed by a short kayaking tour along the shores of Claytor Lake. All equipment is pro vided: single person kayak, paddle and personal floatation device. The class is taught by Mountain 2 Island Paddle Boards, Kayaks and Boat Rentals. Participants provide their own transportation to the marina. Class Reg. Begins Reg. Ends Date Time FEE May April 1 May 20 Tuesday, May 26 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. $15 June April 1 June 17 Tuesday, June 23 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. $15 July April 1 July 15 Tuesday, July 21 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. $15 August April 1 Aug. 19 Tuesday. August 25 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. $15 Sept. April 1 Sept. 16 Tuesday, September 22 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. $15

HUNTER SAFETY COURSE – Instructors: VA Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries Register online at: www.dgif.virginia.gov/hunting/education/hunter-education-course/ Location: Recreation Center – Multi-Purpose Room 1 Maximum: 50

Additional Information: Virginia has implemented a new, shorter hunter education course. Instead of 10 hours or more, the new course will be 6-8 hours. Students will be required to complete several hours of self-study prior to the class. Some material on the final test will be covered in the self-study material, but not during actual class time. Students must complete the self-study to prepare themselves for the final test. Study manuals will be available for pick-up at the Recreation Dept. Participants must be pre-registered, NO walk-in registrations at the class. Eligibility Date Time Ages 11 and over Saturday, Aug. 23 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CHILD FINGERPRINTING – Instructor: Christiansburg Police Dept. Co-Sponsored By: Christiansburg Recreation Department and Christiansburg Police Department Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center Lobby Additional Information: Come by the Recreation Department and have your child fingerprinted for your files in case of an emergency. Date Time Fee Thursday, Aug. 27 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. FREE

ADULT CPR/AED CERTIFICATION COURSE – Instructor: Lisa Bass Eligibility: Ages 18 and over Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Classroom 1

Additional Information: The American Red Cross CPR/AED programs help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac and breathing emergencies. The courses in this program teach the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill ADULT while advanced medical care is on the way. This class will teach Adult CPR/AED skills and offer proficiency on manikins to earn an ARC certification valid for 2 years. Each participant will have his/her own manikin and disposable face shield while following safe distancing and disinfecting procedures. Minimum: 4 Maximum: 8 Registration Date Time FEE May 1 – Aug. 26 Wednesday, September 2 5 – 8 p.m. $50

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