Fishing Skills

“The fishing skills camp was fabulous! The kids learned to fish and so much more. The staff was amazing!”

– Carolyn, mother of 9 year old camper

“My 11-year-old daughter had a great time in Fishing Skills Camp, and she is not a naturally outdoorsy kid. The guides were calm and friendly and made it really fun for the kids with games and other activities. My daughter learned a lot of interesting information about the best places to find fish, natural signs to look for, knot tying, etc. Even though it was only a week long, she is pretty confident with her fishing rod now.”

– Naomi H., mother of 11-year-old camper

“The biggest treasure of Wilderness Awareness School is that the instructors themselves are truly passionate about nature. That makes a huge difference in my son who is usually very reluctant to get his shoes muddy. He loved every minute of this camp.”

– Mother of 10-year-old camper

This popular day camp packs in an exciting week of fishing, aquatic exploration, and playing along the shore.

At Fishing Skills Camp, kids learn how to catch wild freshwater fish from our local waters. They’ll engage in all aspects of fishing from knot-tying and baiting a hook to cleaning and cooking their catch. Engaging mentors will teach campers casting and fishing techniques as they explore the water’s edge. Each day will offer many opportunities for fun with aquatic-life-oriented games and challenges.

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Our instructional team features:

• A 1:10 staff-student ratio
• On-site director and volunteers who offer additional instructor support
• Staff trained as Coyote Mentors, a widely-respected educational philosophy developed at the Wilderness Awareness School
• Compassionate educators who encourage each child’s respect for self, others, and nature
• Experienced Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified professionals

Important Notes

• There is an option to purchase a fishing pole online if you don’t already have one for your child.
• Children might have the opportunity to learn our respectful process for giving death to an animal. 
• Campers typically do not fish until Tuesday due to group orientation and safety training needs.

*Please note that we will NOT have camps on July 4th. Camps this week are only four days and at a reduced price of $515.