Fish Camp is a hands-on, immersive adventure offered in partnership with the Arizona Council of Trout Unlimited and Grand Canyon Council-Scouting America. Participants learn the importance of selecting proper flies, where and how to cast a flyrod and master the art of provoking fish to attack your flies.
Highly qualified volunteers with extensive knowledge of everything fly fishing, conservation, ecology, habitat and stewardship assist and instruct participants through every aspect of the weeklong camp experience.
The week starts on June 1 with foundational experiences ranging from classroom instruction to experiential opportunities in a wide variety of areas. As the week progresses, the participants venture daily to various new and exciting fishing locations, learning how to cast into creeks, wade in streams, fish from canoes in lakes and visit a state fish hatchery.
Additionally, campers have expert lectures and opportunities to learn how to cast fly rods, identify bugs in the water, read water conditions, rig fly lines, tie flies and knots. Responsible conservation and ecosystem practices are woven into all facets of instruction.
Along with meals, all necessary equipment be provided. Campers receive and take home a sun protection hoodie, hat, sling pack, flies, leaders, tippet, tools, AZ fishing license, and comprehensive stream handbook. In addition, campers receive a new Reddington fly rod combos after completing camp and submitting a choice of extracurricular assignments.
Participants are housed in twin-sized bunk beds at R-C Scout Ranch and eat meals in the camp dining hall. The Camp store is located on site. The R-C Scout Ranch is about 20-miles east of Payson, AZ, off highway 260. The camp health lodge is staffed 24 hours/day by qualified medical personnel. Additionally, the camp has arrangements with the local rescue squads and hospitals to handle any medical emergencies.
This all-inclusive camp is a special place where teens find acceptance and make forever friendships with others who share their passion for streams, lakes, fly fishing and conservation.
Fish Camp is available to any youth 13-18 years old. Registration cost is $740. Limited financial assistance may be available based on need and availability. The maximum capacity is 12 campers per session.There are currently 13 campers enrolled. Choice of 2025 sessions are: June 1-6, June 8-13 and June 15-20
For further information, contact:
Arthur Greenway AZTU Camp Director, [email protected], 602.399.7777 or Camp Registration, Katie Fisher- Program Business Administrator, Grand Canyon Council, BSA Katie.Fisher@
