Fish Camp

****Registration Begins March 5th ****

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Joe Budd Aquatic Education Center offers a summer camp program for students age nine to fifteen that are interested in fishing.  Fish Camp provides valuable information regarding fish and their habitat, teaches various fishing techniques, and cultivates a new crop of responsible anglers.  All aspects of fishing are covered, ranging from fish identification and fish biology to boat navigation and angling techniques.  Campers leave Fish Camp with an appreciation for the sport of fishing, as well as the knowledge required for ethical angling.

Fish Camp also introduces participants to the field of fisheries biology and current Fisheries projects.  Fisheries biologists visit to discuss the goal of the Division of Fisheries and the methods and equipment used to perform project duties.  Campers conduct scientific procedures involving fish and fish habitat and participate in fish sampling demonstrations.  Fish Camp is culminated by a Friday Fish Fry demonstrating each camper's ability to catch, clean and cook various species of fish.

Camp Hours:  Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.   Campers may be dropped off as early as 8:00 am and must be picked up by 5:00 pm.

Fee:  $190.00

Campers are provided with all gear necessary for fishing.  Each child is given his/her own rod and reel and tackle box full of tackle to be used during camp week.   At the close of Fish Camp, campers take their fishing equipment home to use for future fishing.  Our goal is to have each child leave camp equipped to fish, with both the knowledge and the gear.

Campers need to come dressed for the weather. We are outdoors each day and camps run rain or shine.

Items to bring daily:

• Sunscreen
• Hat and sunglasses
• Insect repellent
• Bottled water
• Snacks (Fishing makes you hungry!!)
• Old shoes that can get wet and muddy
• Bag lunch with drinks for Monday through Thursday

Friday's lunch is "prepared" by Fish Camp participants.  They catch the fish, clean the fish, and help cook the fish.  Parents and siblings are encouraged to join us for lunch and afternoon events that showcase the talents of our new skilled anglers.

Registration begins March 5, 2012.  Campers will be officially registered when completed application and fee is submitted.  No applicants will be accepted before March 5th.

Please contact: Meghann Bryant, with any questions or comments concerning this site.