
Wilderness Awareness School - Fishing Skills
Learn how to catch, prepare, and cook wild freshwater fish caught from our local waters. Explore the water’s edge of Seward Park where it meets the surrounding Lake Washington and have fun playing water and aquatic life oriented games and challenges. Recognized by Parent Map as the best nature camp seven years in a row...
Your child will explore the water’s edge, while:
Learning how to cast your line and fish
Cleaning and preparing fish for cooking on coals
Seeking through the eyes of the fish
Searching for wild bait and elusive turtles
Crafting fish hooks, line and traditional fishing tools
Learning the safe use of knives as tools
Making new friends
Our instructional team features:
A 1:9 staff-student ratio
On-site director and volunteers who offer additional instructor support
Staff trained as Coyote Mentors, a widely-respected educational philosophy developed at the Wilderness Awareness School
Compassionate educators who encourage each child's respect for self, others and nature
Experienced Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified professionals
Important Notes
Campers need to bring their own fishing pole. Children will be taught our respectful process for giving death to an animal.