In 2025, Missouri State Parks is expanding its Learn2 series with a new program called Learn2 Play. This hybrid course combines the archery and atlatl instruction of our Learn2 Aim course with the kayaking instruction of our traditional Learn2 Paddle course.
These full-day events are broken into two separate sessions, with a lunch break in the middle. Participants will learn the basics of archery and atlatl in the morning and will then get an introduction to kayaking in the afternoon. So, come join us to learn some new skills while enjoying a day outside in nature.
Learn2 Play is open to ages 12 and up. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and costs $5 per person.
Program Details
Missouri State Parks Provides:
- Bows
- Atlatls
- Targets
- Kayaks
- Paddles
- Life jackets
- Instructors
You Provide:
- A good attitude and a willingness to learn
- Your own lunch
- Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes
- Appropriate swimwear and footwear for paddling
Things to Consider Before You Register:
- Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. (The parent or guardian does not have to participate but must be present to provide adult supervision.)
- This event will take place at a Missouri state park, and all rules and regulations apply.
- Learn2 Play is a family-oriented event. Alcohol and tobacco products are prohibited.
Archery and Atlatl Portion:
- Participants should be comfortable around bows and atlatls.
- Anyone who wants to learn archery and atlatl skills but isn't interested in kayaking is encouraged to participate in our Learn2 Aim program.
Paddling Portion:
- Missouri State Parks believes that the safest option is for you to bring your own life jacket for this program; however, life jackets will be provided for those who need to borrow one.
- Please wear appropriate swimwear and footwear, as you may get wet. We recommend closed-toe shoes you don’t mind getting wet and that have a back (e.g., old tennis shoes or water shoes).
- Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Children ages 12-16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the entire program.
- Participants should be comfortable around water.
- Anyone who wants to learn basic kayaking skills but isn't interested in archery or atlatl is encouraged to participate in our Learn2 Paddle program. Experienced paddlers should check our Learn2 Paddle River course.
2025 Upcoming Dates and Locations
Missouri State Parks reserves the right to cancel programs and events if necessary.
| Date | Location | Time | Registration Opens | Registration Closes |
| Jun 14 | Stockton State Park, Dadeville | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | May 1 | Jun 3 |
| Jun 21 | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | May 8 | Jun 10 |
| Jul 5 | Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park, Miami | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | May 22 | Jun 24 |
Registration
Registration is required for Learn2 Play, and there is a fee of $5 per participant.
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 email Emma Elwood with Missouri State Parks at emma.elwood@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 emma.elwood@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 about Learn2 Play on the day of the event, please contact the appropriate park office. Each park's contact information can be found by clicking on the location name in the above table.
Event Cancellation Disclaimer
Missouri State Parks reserves the right to cancel programs and events if necessary. If a Learn2 Play event is canceled, customers will be refunded in full to the original form of payment within seven business days of the cancellation notice.
