Tuscarora State Park, Barnesville, will offer basic kayaking courses in August. Kayaks, paddles, and personal flotation devices will be provided. Maximum weight capacity is 275 pounds.

Registration is required by signing up at the park office before the event via phone at 570-467-2506 or in person. No online or fax registrations will be taken. Each participant can send a donation check of $15 made payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or $15 in cash to the park office to hold a reservation.The class will be canceled in case of inclement weather.There is a limited space program. If you have your own equipment, you may join the group for $5 per person. Meet at the Lakeside Concessions stand at the park. Each child must be accompanied by an adult and be 12 years of age or older.Class dates and times are: Aug. 15 at 5 p.m.; Aug. 23, at 3 p.m.; Aug. 30, at 10 a.m.; and Sept. 1, at 9:30 a.m. All classes are posted on the website,

dcnr.state.pa.us under the calendar of events for the park.