Learn2 Paddle Series

Learn2 Paddle Series: Two Sessions Canceled

Learn2 Paddle Series was intended to be a three-part course consisting of a flatwater kayaking session at Cuivre River State Park, a river kayaking session at Current River State Park, and an interpretive paddle at Meramec River State Park. Due to low registration, the sessions at Cuivre River and Meramec state parks have been canceled.

July 21 Learn2 Paddle Event at Current River State Park

Although two of the sessions have been canceled, Missouri State Parks will still host a river paddling event at Current River State Park on Tuesday, July 21. This page has been updated to show the most current information for the July 21 event.

Program Details

The July 21 event at Current River State Park will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. It will consist of two parts: Ground School and Water School. 

Ground School will include an in-depth discussion on river safety, plans, equipment and paddling techniques. Water School will cover river paddling skills, such as ferries, eddy turns and low braces. It will also teach participants how to read the river and how to conduct river rescues.

Things to consider before you register

  • Participants must:
    • Have previous kayak paddling experience. (If you don't have kayaking experience, be sure to check out standard Learn2 Paddle course!)
    • Be physically capable of getting in and out of the boat and moving the boat unassisted.
    • Be comfortable and confident around water.
    • Be able to swim.
    • Be at least 12 years of age. Children ages 12-16 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • This event will be held in a Missouri state park, and all rules and regulations apply.
  • This is a family-oriented event. Alcohol and tobacco products are prohibited.

Equipment

  • Participants must bring their own lunches, sunscreen, hats and sunglasses and wear appropriate attire for getting wet (e.g., swimwear and water shoes or old tennis shoes).
  • Missouri State Parks will provide kayaks, paddles and life jackets, but participants are welcome to bring their own.
  • Please do not bring foldable or inflatable kayaks.

Registration

Registration is required for this event, and there is a fee of $5 per person.

Click on the "REGISTER HERE" link below to register. When you get to the registration website, click on the green “Show sessions” box. A list of upcoming classes will pop up. Click on the green “Sign Up!” button to register for an event. All slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Register Here

If a class is full, please enroll using the waitlist function. If an opening in the class becomes available, you will be notified by the Learn2 staff via email or phone call.

If you have any questions, please send an email to Kintauna Myles with Missouri State Parks at kintauna.myles@dnr.mo.gov.

Waitlist

If the activity you are looking to join is full, please join our waitlist by signing up for that program on the registration tab. Once a cancellation has been approved, a staff member will contact the first waitlist individual via email to prompt them to secure their spot within a 48-hour period. No response within that 48-hour time period will result in the customer being removed from the waitlist and the next individual being contacted.

How to Cancel a Reservation

Seven or more business days in advance of the scheduled event date: Customers are able to cancel their reservations themselves and receive a full refund (when applicable). To cancel, the customer should log in to their icampmo account, find the reservations/activities that they are signed up for, and hit "Cancel" for the reservation that they wish to cancel.

Six or fewer business days in advance of the scheduled event date: Anyone needing to cancel a reservation six or fewer business days in advance of the scheduled event date should contact kintauna.myles@dnr.mo.gov. Per Missouri State Parks' refund policy, customers canceling an event registration six or fewer business days in advance of the scheduled event date agree to forfeit their reservation refund (when applicable), regardless of the circumstances.

Event Day Contact Information

To get more information on the day of the event, please contact the Current River State Park office at 573-751-5211.

Event Cancellation Disclaimer

Missouri State Parks reserves the right to cancel programs and events if necessary.