About the Family & Youth Casting Call
A Family Fishing Event for Future Nature Enthusiasts
What better way to get kids “hooked” on nature than by teaching them how to fish? This April, the American Fly Fishing Trade Association and the National Park Service along with other fishing and conservation organizations will once again host the Family & Youth Casting Call to help “set the hook” for children to learn about nature and fishing in the Washington, DC area. A wiggling fish on the end of the taut line can be one of the most tangible connections between having fun outside and learning about conserving our natural resources.
On this action-packed day, partners will provide all the tools and training necessary for families to catch fish in the C&O Canal. Volunteer instructors will teach safety and basic fishing techniques and our sponsors will supply the bait and tackle for the day’s event. For this event, a portion of the C&O Canal will be stocked with native fish and all children will have the opportunity to catch fish.
When not fishing on the canal, children will complete a series of hands-on activities to earn their National Park Service Junior Ranger Badge. Learning stations set up around the facility will teach fly-tying, water quality testing, bug identification and more. There will also be plenty to do for the little ones including fish art, touch tanks and scavenger hunts.
If you are looking for opportunities to get your kids outside to appreciate nature and provide wholesome family fun, then make sure you visit Fletcher’s Cove in the C&O Canal National Historical Park on April 16, 2011. We can help you and your kids get hooked on fishing!
What better way to get kids “hooked” on nature than by teaching them how to fish? This April, the American Fly Fishing Trade Association and the National Park Service along with other fishing and conservation organizations will once again host the Family & Youth Casting Call to help “set the hook” for children to learn about nature and fishing in the Washington, DC area. A wiggling fish on the end of the taut line can be one of the most tangible connections between having fun outside and learning about conserving our natural resources. On this action-packed day, partners will provide all the tools and training necessary for families to catch fish in the C&O Canal. Volunteer instructors will teach safety and basic fishing techniques and our sponsors will supply the bait and tackle for the day’s event. For this event, a portion of the C&O Canal will be stocked with native fish and all children will have the opportunity to catch fish.
When not fishing on the canal, children will complete a series of hands-on activities to earn their National Park Service Junior Ranger Badge. Learning stations set up around the facility will teach fly-tying, water quality testing, bug identification and more. There will also be plenty to do for the little ones including fish art, touch tanks and scavenger hunts.If you are looking for opportunities to get your kids outside to appreciate nature and provide wholesome family fun, then make sure you visit Fletcher’s Cove in the C&O Canal National Historical Park on April 16, 2011. We can help you and your kids get hooked on fishing!
Interested anglers should keep checking our website, FYCC blog,Facebook, Twitter and You Tube page for the most up-to-date information.
Promotional Video from the 2008 Family & Youth Casting Call
