Fly Fishing Camp for Kids at RMA

RMA's Kids Fly Fishing Camp
introduces and inspires kids to the world of fly fishing.

RMA's Kids Fly Fishing Camp is a summer flyfishing adventure in Boulder, Colorado. Expert fly fishing guides provide a varity of fun activities both on and off the water that help children explore the world of fly fishing.

Small groups are the key to this learning experience. With a 4 to 1 student ratio, RMA's Kids Fly Fishing Camp provides a fun and relaxed exploration into the art of fly fishing in a safe and educational manner. Throughout the course of the Fly fishing camp all of the basics of fly fishing and information necessary to fish independently.

Fly Fishing Camp Session 1:

Session 1 will focus on getting to know Boulder Creek and surrounding ponds from 8:30am-4:30pm.   Youth, ages of 7- 16 will be given the opportunity to learn the basics of fly fishing in a fun group environment.

• July 6-8, 2010
• July 13-15, 2010
• July 20-22, 2010

• $315.00 per youth
• Ages 7 & up
   

Fly Fishing Camp Session 2:

Session 2 will focus on trips to Rocky Mountain National Park and various private lakes. Youths, ages 10-16 are welcome as well as younger anglers who have previously attended the camp and wish to expand their knowledge and passion for the sport of fly fishing.

• July 26-29, 2010.
• August 2-5, 2010

• $415.00 per youth
• Ages 10 & up

Activities Include:

• Creating a familiarity with fly fishing equipment
• instructional casting
• guided fishing
• bug collecting & introductory entomology
• fish habitat seminars
• getting to know Boulder Creek and
  the importance of keeping it pristine
• day hikes
• knot tying
• tying flies
• hatchery tour and more.

What To Bring:

Rods, reels, waders and basic equipment and flies will be provided. We recommend that campers come equipped with:

• lunch
• polarized sunglasses
• raingear
• sunscreen
• water
• snacks
• bathing suit
• and a great attitude!

RMA Kids Camp's aim is to explore our local waters in a safe and educational manner accomplishing the following goals:

1. Friendships and camaraderie are some of the best rewards from an afternoon of fishing. Participation in the outdoors with friends and the positive experiences that it brings are an important lesson we instill at RMA kids camp.
   
   We hope that this lesson provides the basis for many more positive experiences and helps avoid the pitfalls that kids of today contend with.

2. Through a variety of fun activities, both on and off the water, we provide an opportunity for kids to discover the science behind fishing.  Often the lessons of the classroom can seem like memorization without experiencing natural events in real life. Fly Fishing provides first hand knowledge of bug life cycles, the factors that create fish habitat, as well as many situations that require the scientific method.  Kids camp provides an opportunity to participate in an atmosphere of collaboration to better understand the biotic community as a whole.  

3. At kids camp we teach kids to handle both fish and nature with care. Conservation and children represent the future, not just of fishing but wild places as a whole.  Whenever possible, we hope to bring awareness to these issues by tour of rearing ponds, practicing "catch and release" and many other lessons.