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The Trailhead is located in Lake County, Florida. map

For more information, please contact info@scrubjaytrail.org
(352) 429-5566

open:
sat - wed : 8:00-5:00

Email photo contributions
of wildlife or plants seen
on the trail to this address: photos@scrubjaytrail.org

 

 

Spring and Summer Camp for Kids - 2018

FISHING AND BOATING CAMP
AT THE FLORIDA SCRUB-JAY TRAIL

MARCH 19-23,   JUNE 4-8,   JUNE 11-15  and  JUNE  18-22, 2018

The 5th annual Fishing and Basic Boating Skills Camp at the Florida Scrub-Jay Trail, 11490 Montevista Road in Clermont, will be offered this year during Spring Break along with the normal summer schedule.
This 5 day camp is offered to boys and girls, ages 9 to 15, Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30.

Skills to be learned include fishing technique, boating safety and navigation, trolling motor and oaring operation, knot tying, tackle selection, casting, cast netting, fish cleaning and much more. Campers will receive their own rod, reel and tackle box stocked with all the tackle they will need during camp, and to take home.

Tournaments will determine the largest and smallest fish caught (catch and release), boating skills slalom course timed event, casting accuracy, and cast netting skills. Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each category.

The week will end with a family Fish Fry and boat rides offered by the new campers.

This year's Camp schedule is as follows:

SPRING BREAK:  March 19-23

SUMMER:  June 4-8,  June 11-15,  June 18-22

Tuition for the camp is $225 for the week
($215 if paid by cash or check)

Class size will be limited to assure personalized instruction.
Acceptance will be on a first come – first served basis.

The Florida Scrub-Jay Consortium in partnership with FWC (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission), Fish Florida and FYCCN (Florida Youth Conservation Center Network)

Contact Bruce Brown  bruce@scrubjaytrail.org  or call (352)-429-5566  for more information.

The Florida Scrub-Jay Consortium is a 501(c)(3) not for profit Florida corporation.

The Florida Scrub-Jay Trail

Special Thanks to our Generous Sponsors

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Fish Florida
Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network

 

... And to our Wonderful Donors

National Wildlife Federation
Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill
Denise Pyke Construction, Inc.
PDQ
Bass Pro Shops
Matlack Tree Farm
Dream Weavers Custom Embroidery
Taco Bell
Publix Super Markets


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