June 19, 2024

Lake Junaluska’s Summer Activities Program, which offers free and low-cost activities that celebrate faith, recreation, arts and education, has kicked off the season with a slate full of activities for people of all ages.

New this year is a revamped recreation area featuring bocce ball, cornhole and shuffleboard courts, plus a new sidewalk that better connects the playground to the Lake Junaluska Outfitters swimming pool and kayak, canoe and paddle board area. The improvements to the recreation area were made possible by charitable giving in support of the mission and ministry of Lake Junaluska.

Equipment for the new games may be rented at the Lake Junaluska Outfitters window, which is open 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. daily.

Also, this year, the Summer Activities Program is offering the following:

Paddle to the Cross, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, June 19 through Aug. 14. Paddle to the Cross from the Boat Beach for a devotional in your boat. Bring your own boat, or one will be available to you through Lake Junaluska Outfitters. Advanced registration is required at https://bit.ly/PaddletotheCross.
Sunset Paddleboarding, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, June 20 and 27. Learn to paddleboard. Equipment provided. Sunset Paddleboarding is for ages 18 and older. $5 each session. Register at https://bit.ly/sunsetpadlbrd.
Storytelling and Music Around the Campfire, 8 p.m. Thursdays, Shackford Firepit, June 27-Aug. 15. Enjoy s’mores, music and storytelling. Bring a chair. Learn more at https://bit.ly/LJ_SAP24.
Summer Worship Series, 9 a.m. Sundays, June 30-Aug. 16, White Lakeside Tent. Enjoy an outdoor worship service with music with our visiting theologians-in-residence. Bring a chair. Learn more at https://bit.ly/LJ_SAP24.
Monday Morning Devotions, 8:30 a.m. Mondays, July 1-Aug. 12, Harrell Center back balcony. Devotionals led by our visiting theologians-in-residence. Learn more at https://bit.ly/LJ_SAP24.
Yoga at the Lake, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Inspiration Point, July 2, 16, 23 and 30; Aug. 6. (No class on July 9.) Participation fee. Register at https://bit.ly/yogathelake.
QiGong for Energy and Vitality | Nourish Soul, Mind and Body, 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 7 p.m. Fridays, July 3-Aug. 16, outdoor lawn near Memorial Chapel. Register at https://bit.ly/qigongatLJ.
Family Games Tournament, 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, shuffleboard, corn hole and bocce ball. Register online at https://bit.ly/familygamestourney.
Will it Float? 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, Boat Beach. Bring your best homemade, manned watercraft. No motors allowed and watercraft must float. Register online at https://bit.ly/buildurboat.

Additionally, Lake Junaluska Outfitters rents kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, PDFs and paddles for beginning and experienced boaters. Guided cruises are offered aboard the Cherokee IV pontoon boat from 1-8 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays, weather permitting.

Lake Junaluska offers lodging specials to make it easy for the whole family to stay.

For more information about Lake Junaluska’s Summer Activities Program, visit https://bit.ly/LJ_SAP24.

We invite you to participate in Lake Junaluska’s Summer Activities Program and to share the information with our guests.