Fishing Summer Camps for Kids

Benefits of Fishing Summer Camps for Kids

Summer camps aren't just about helping your child catch that big fish. He or she can gain so much more from participating in a kids' summer camp, including the following:

• Learn valuable life skills
• Learn to interact with others
• Learn how to work with a team
• Make new, lifelong friends
• Discover new talents and interests
• Find success in the great outdoors

Overnight or Day Camp

How do you decide between an overnight fishing summer camp for kids or a day camp? Take a look at your budget and look at the available options in your area. Local sporting goods stores and/or organizations may sponsor day camps that offer activities like fishing. You may be able to drop your child off in the morning and pick him up in the evening for a nominal fee. Your local YMCA may sponsor programs as well.

Keep in mind that fishing camps that last several days and include overnight stays will cost more. The money you spend will cover expenses such as food, transportation, insurance, equipment, and salaries for camp counselors. If you are looking for a summer camp for your teen or kid, however, this might be a great choice.

Questions to Ask

Before you send your child across the state, or even the country, to a fishing summer camp for kids, however, be sure you check out the camp thoroughly and ask the following questions:

• What is the entire cost of the camp?
• How large is the camp?
• How long has the camp been in existence?
• What are the ages of the kids at the camp?
• What is the ratio of camp counselors to kids?
• How are emergencies handled?
• Does the camp staff have emergency medical training, including CPR?
• How far away is a hospital from the camp?
• Will there be a nurse at the camp?
• How is discipline handled?
• What is the camp's refund policy?
• What is the itinerary for the camp?
• What activities are included?
• What equipment is provided?

Finding a Camp

As you begin searching for fishing summer camps for kids, consider the following sources:

• Local county exchange agency
• Four-H organizations - For more information, click here
• Sporting goods and fishing supply stores
• Local fishing organizations

Internet Sources

For some quick resources, references and links to summer fishing camps for kids, check out the following sites:

• My Summer Camps - This site offers a huge directory camp listed by region and location.
• Kids Aboard - This site lists a multitude of kids fishing and other water sports camps located in Florida.
• Summer Camps - This site will allow you to search for camps in the US and Canada.
• Summer Camps for Children with Physical Disabilities - You can find a many camps set up for kids with physical disabilities.