BEMIDJI, Minn. - Bemidji State University’s Outdoor Program Center (OPC) will hold kayak safety courses on Saturday, July 5, and Thursday, July 10, in the Gillett Recreation-Fitness Center swimming pool on the BSU campus.
The July 5 session will be held from 1-4 p.m., while the July 10 session will be held from 6-9 p.m.
The kayak safety course is necessary to rent a kayak from the OPC. It is aimed at those who have never kayaked before and those who want basic safety instruction. Instructors will cover capsizing and self-rescue techniques.
Attendees should bring a swimsuit and towel, and nose plugs and goggles are recommended. The OPC will provide kayaks. Pre-registration is required. The class costs $15 for students and $25 for others, and payment is required at registration.
For more information about the OPC, call (218) 755-2999 or visit its web site at http://www.bemidjistate.edu/students/opc.
FOR YOUR CALENDAR
July 5 - 1-4 p.m. - Bemidji State University Outdoor Programming Center kayak safety course. Location: Gillett Recreation and Fitness Center swimming pool, BSU campus. Cost: $15 for students, $25 for others; payment required at registration. Information: (218) 755-2999; advance registration required.
July 10 - 6-9 p.m. - Bemidji State University Outdoor Programming Center kayak safety course. Location: Gillett Recreation and Fitness Center swimming pool, BSU campus. Cost: $15 for students, $25 for others; payment required at registration. Information: (218) 755-2999; advance registration required.
About Bemidji State University Bemidji State University, located in northern Minnesota's lake district, occupies a beautiful campus along the shore of Lake Bemidji. The University enrolls nearly 5,000 students annually and offerings include more than 65 undergraduate majors and 13 graduate programs encompassing the liberal arts, interdisciplinary studies and applied fields. The University is a member of the Minnesota State College and Universities System and has a faculty and staff of nearly 600. University signature themes include environmental stewardship, civic engagement and global/multicultural understanding. For further information about the University, visit our web site at: http://www.bemidjistate.edu.