Schedule and sign up info below. ?? Come to the parent meeting on March 3rd.
Benton Parks Outdoor Adventures program invites local youth to engage in a new program, featuring a variety of outdoor skills and experiences – and there will be achievement patches! The City’s Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission (AGFC) to offer a large schedule of activities, camps and classes.
Each participant will receive a Benton Parks Outdoors vest to display their skills patches. Kids will get a unique for every achievement they complete. The intended age group for this program is mostly between 9 and 15 years old, but some of the classes are for adults too. There will be a parent meeting on Fri, Mar 3rd, at 6:30 p.m. at the River Center. The address is 1800 Citizen Way in Benton, off Exit 116.
Schedule of Events:
1. Fishing Camps (Additional Fee)
-Session 1 – Mar 6-10
-Session 2 – Mar 13-17
2. Fishing Derby (Free)
-Sat, Apr 1
3. Archery Lessons (Additional Fee)
-Spring/Summer – TBD
4. Kayaking Day Camps (Additional Fee)
-Adults
*Thu, May 4
*Thu, May 11
-Youth
*Intro to Kayaking
-Thu, Jun 1
-Thu, Jun 8
-Thu, Jun 15
-Thu, Jun 22
-Thu, Jun 29
*Youth Essentials – Intermediate (Must have completed and passed Intro to Kayaking Course)
-Fri, Jun 9
-Fri, Jun 16
5. Hunter’s Education Class (Free)
-Week of Jul 17-21
6. Watchable Wildlife Experience (Free)
-Thu, Aug 3
7. Conservation Leadership Class (Free)
-Fri, Sep 8
8. Trapping Class (Free)
-Date/Time – TBD in Oct
9. Game-Calling Class (Free)
-Tue, Nov 7
-Participants get to make their own Game Call.
For more information, email Ryan Grist at [email protected]. There are limited spots available available, so register at THIS LINK.