ParksRec_SpringSummer2024

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 21 Tuesday, May 28 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. $15 June April 1 June 18 Tuesday, June 25 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. $15 July April 1 July 16 Tuesday, July 23 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. $15 August April 1 Aug. 20 Tuesday. Aug. 27 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. $15 Sept. April 1 Sept. 17 Tuesday, Sept. 24 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. 24 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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