2024 Kids Fly Fishing Camp
July 29th-August 31st
8:30am-3pm
Heber, Utah
Hamlet Park
There is no better way to spend your Summer vacation than to be on the river and learning the ins and outs of fly fishing. Whether you are a new angler to the sport, or have already been bitten by the fishing bug, our youth Summer camp is the best way to expand your fly fishing knowledge. Our four days of immersive learning will focus on a fun, safe and informative experience regarding all things fly fishing. Campers will learn everything from perfecting their cast to what the fish are eating and how to tie these flies.
FAQ
What age is the camp available to?
-The camp will be open to anglers age 12-16 by the start date of the camp.
Where will the camp be?
-The daily activities will take place at Hamlet Park in Heber, Utah, and the fishing will be on the Middle Provo River.
Who will be teaching the camp?
Our guides Will Manhart and Sammy Elam will be instructing everything from casting, to tying, to time spent on the river. Both have extensive experience working Summer camps, as well as guiding children and adults on out local rivers.
What will we need to bring?
-Participants will need hats, sunglasses and weather appropriate active wear. Everything else including lunch and fishing gear will be provided. Campers are welcome to bring their own fishing rod, but do not need to.
How much fishing will we do?
Each day will have at least two hours of fly fishing on top of instruction. On the last day we will focus exclusively on applying the skills learned to first hand fishing experience.
Monday
8:30am: Meet up and Introduction
9:00am: Fly Fishing Gear Basics
9:30: Casting
10:00am: Tying Knots
10:30: Fly Tying
11:30: Lunch
12:15: River Safety/Waders/Boots/Gear Discussion
1:00pm-3:00pm: Fishing
3:15pm: Parent Pick Up
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday
8:30am: Setting up your own gear
9:00am: Fly Casting
9:30am: Fly Tying
10:30am: Etymology at the river
11:00: Fly Selection
11:30am: Lunch
12:00-3:00- Fishing
3:15 Pick up
Wednesday
8:30am: Fly Tying
9:30am: Fly Casting
10:00am: Fishing Log Set Up and how to keep one
10:30am: Reading Rivers
11:30am: Lunch
12:00pm-3:00pm: Fishing
3:15pm: Pick Up
Thursday
8:30am-3:00pm: Fishing (lunch on the river)
3:15pm Pick up
