Finally, an answer
to all those questions you may have about our fishing
camps for kids. This is a list of the most frequently
asked questions we have received over the past several
seasons.
• How old does
my child need to be in order to be a FISHCAMP camper?
FISHCAMP™ invites boys and girls ages 10-15
years of age.
• How many
campers attend each FISHCAMP?
We have a 4:1 camper: counselor ratio at all camps
with a maximum of 16 campers per camp.
• What kind
of fish do we catch & release?
Mostly beautiful rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, and bass
• Where do
we sleep?
We have built platforms and bought state of the
art walled tents that sleep 4 campers and one counselor.
• What time
do we wake up and go to sleep?
Most days the breakfast bell is at 8 am and lights
out around 10:30 pm.
• Where do
we shower?
FISHCAMP has a nice bathhouse complete with toilets,
sinks, and showers for both boys and girls.
• What do we
do besides fish?
FISHCAMP is a specialty camp focused on the wonderful
sport of flyfishing. We also include fly tying,
night hikes, and games (such as the traditional
egg toss).
• Do we get
any free time?
Usually around shower time each day, you have about
an hour to relax and shower or play games around camp.
• Is there
a special camp for girl anglers?
FISHCAMP is very popular for both boys and girls,
however, we tend to try and encourage all the girls
to attend camps where there will be other girl anglers.
We can let you know which FISHCAMPS already have
girls signed-up.
• Where do
our campers come from?
All over the United States! While the majority of
our campers come from Northern California, so far
we have had FISHCAMPers from Oregon, Hawaii, Washington,
Nevada, New Mexico, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Missouri.
• How do the
campers get to FISHCAMP™?
We encourage the families to drive campers to FISHCAMP
since we have an orientation lunch for everyone
to enjoy together. However, if a child needs tranportation
from the Redding airport, we are happy to make arrangements.
If transportation is needed, it is important for
the parent/guardian to send a copy of airline itineraries
with the enrollment form. If this service is needed,
please discuss with the camp director the arrangements
by at least one month in advance. Campers are met
at the Redding Airport by our staff members and
escorted to FISHCAMP. There is an additional fee
of $75 for each transfer.
Reservations
for our excellent schools and camps are made exclusivey
through The Fly Shop. Call us toll-free at
(800) 669-3474 or send an email to me at michael@theflyshop.com
for more information, dates, or reservations.
