The Institute is offering its first-ever fly fishing summer camp for youth at Orvis Hill Country in Fairfield, Pa. on Monday and Tuesday, July 24 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The camp is part of The Institute’s DISCOVER series for students in grades 5–12 (ages 10 to 17), and combines fly fishing with earth science, limnology and biology.
“During the two-day outdoor camp, students learn about fly fishing, the art of fly-tying and so much more on the beautiful Orvis Hill Country property,” said Pam Rowland, Institute director of education.
Three program rotations each day feature a variety of activities; a break for lunch is also part of the schedule.
With instruction by Orvis fishing experts, students will learn fly fishing essentials like rod rigging and essential knots, gear and tackle, stream entomology, fly selection, how to “read water,” and how to play, land, and safely release fish.
In addition, Institute staff will guide students in learning about freshwater biology, including pond vegetation as well as aquatic “critters” like fish and amphibians that inhabit fresh water bodies in our region.
Limnology—the study of biological, chemical, and physical features of lakes and other bodies of fresh water—will also be introduced during the camp.
An exploration hike in the nearby woods, guided by an Institute faculty naturalist, invites students to discover natural wonders and will include forest ecology, geology, and plant identification.
The camp is open to students who have completed grades 5 through 12 (ages 10 to 17).
The fee is $100 for members of The Institute, and $110 for the general public.
Register online at www.natureandcultureinstitute.org. For more information, call 717-762-0373 or email [email protected].
