*THURSDAY 4-5:30pm Afterschool 5-12 Yrs

Service Description

Winter Springs Afterschool Session Trotwood Park 701 Northern Way, Winter Springs, FL 32708 THURSDAYS 4:00 - 5:30pm Ages 5-12 Students will receive instruction weekly in the following: *Age/Level Appropriate Fishing Skills Varies based on age group but include topics such as: preparing pole and reel, knots, use of weights/bobbers/lures, casting and accuracy, selecting and use of appropriate bait, analyzing fishing conditions, gain confidence in handling bait, how to handle fish and release back safely, and much more! *Florida Wildlife & Conservation *Water and Outdoor Safety *Importance of Following Directions, Listening Skills, Patience, and Persistence All students will receive: *One Take Me Fishing merch item per session (t-shirt, hat, etc.) *At least 2 fishing items per session to add to their tackle box (lures, hooks, etc.) *Handouts sent home regularly to reinforce what is taught *Polaroid photo each time they catch a fish to take home *Weekly prize from the "bait bucket" *Bait provided weekly for fishing Required Items: *Water bottle *Appropriate attire - please dress accordingly for rain/colder temperatures. We fish rain or shine (pending no lightning in the area)! *Fishing pole if available. We do provide poles for use during lesson if requested and are more than happy to recommend the appropriate type of pole for your child. PLEASE NOTE: Per American Red Cross water safety protocol, life preservers must be worn by participants when by the water regardless of age/swimming ability for the safety of all children. If a child is unable or unwilling to wear provided life preserver, a parent or guardian over the age of 18 must stay for the duration of the lesson. **Attention Step Up for Students Parents. If you are planning to pay directly through the EMA Marketplace, please select "Manual Payment" when prompted to pay during registration and follow the directions to reserve the funds in your child's SUFS account. Please note, your child will not have a reserved spot until we see reserved funds in EMA. Thank you!