Fishing Skills Day Camp
Category
Courses for Children
Organized by
Wilderness Awareness School
Target Group
For Everybody
About this Course
In this camp, kids learn how to catch wild freshwater fish caught from our local waters. They’ll explore the water’s edge of Seward Park where it meets the surrounding Lake Washington and have fun playing aquatic-life-oriented games and challenges.
Contents
Camper’s will enjoy:
- Learning how to cast and fish
- Exploring catch-and-release vs. catch-and-eat fishing ethics
- “Seeing through the eyes” of fish
- Searching for wild bait and elusive turtles
- Making new friends!
Structure
Our instructional team features:
- A 1:9 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.
Prerequisites
None
Packing List
Packing List online
Board & Overnight
Day Camp
Cost Structure
Total Cost is $615
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Venue
Wilderness Awareness School
Duvall, WA 98019
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About the Organizer
Wilderness Awareness School
For 40 years, Wilderness Awareness School has been an internationally-recognized leader in the nature connection movement. Based outside of Seattle in the foothills of the Cascades, Wilderness Awareness School runs intensives and weekend programs for adults as well as summer, monthly, and weekly programs for children. Using the 8-shields model, the curriculum is comprised of survival skills, bird language, community leadership, wildlife tracking, "Coyote Mentoring," naturalist studies, and more. Wilderness Awareness School is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
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Date
Mon, Jul 1, 2024 9:00 AM — Fri, Jul 5, 2024 4:00 PM
Venue
Wilderness Awareness School
Duvall, WA 98019Fishing Skills Day Camp