Outdoor Recreation

Beginning Kayaking: Canoe and Kayak Program

Beginning Kayaking: Canoe and Kayak Program

Event Description

Participants will learn introductory kayak skills, such as the difference between sit-in and sit-on-top kayaks, basic paddle strokes, what basic equipment to bring on a kayak float trip, and how to load and unload a kayak, all about life jackets and other safety considerations, etc. We'll spend time on flat water practicing our basic paddling skills.

More Information

Join AGFC staff during this program to Canoe or Kayak on Wells Lake! This program is weather permitting and all participants must wear a life jacket 

Event Requirements

Prerequisites
    • Min Age: 1
    • Max Age: 99

Event Contact Information

Karen Westcamp-Johnson
Jul 18
Fri · 9:30 AM
8300 WELLS LAKE ROAD
FORT SMITH, AR 72916-8849
Wells Lake
Jul 19
Sat · 9:30 AM
8300 WELLS LAKE ROAD
FORT SMITH, AR 72916-8849
Wells Lake
Jul 25
Fri · 9:30 AM
8300 WELLS LAKE ROAD
FORT SMITH, AR 72916-8849
Wells Lake
Jul 26
Sat · 9:30 AM
8300 WELLS LAKE ROAD
FORT SMITH, AR 72916-8849
Wells Lake
Aug 01
Fri · 9:30 AM
8300 WELLS LAKE ROAD
FORT SMITH, AR 72916-8849
Wells Lake
Aug 02
Sat · 9:30 AM
8300 WELLS LAKE ROAD
FORT SMITH, AR 72916-8849
Wells Lake
Aug 08
Fri · 9:30 AM
8300 WELLS LAKE ROAD
FORT SMITH, AR 72916-8849
Wells Lake
Aug 09
Sat · 9:30 AM
8300 WELLS LAKE ROAD
FORT SMITH, AR 72916-8849
Wells Lake
Aug 16
Sat · 9:30 AM
8300 WELLS LAKE ROAD
FORT SMITH, AR 72916-8849
Wells Lake
Aug 23
Sat · 9:30 AM
8300 WELLS LAKE ROAD
FORT SMITH, AR 72916-8849
Wells Lake
Aug 30
Sat · 9:30 AM
8300 WELLS LAKE ROAD
FORT SMITH, AR 72916-8849
Wells Lake

Event Details

Free
08/30/2025
60 Spots Available, all ages