Reel Into Fishing
New Jersey, US
Beginning in Ocean County, New Jersey, US in 2014, the Reel Into Fishing program has evolved into a 3-day, hands on youth fishing experience and a collaboration between the IGFA Representatives and Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean, Burlington, and Atlantic Counties and their respective 4H youth groups. These 3-days build from a classroom day where students learn the basics of recreational fishing, marine science, and various career opportunities to a shore excursion day complete with a factory tour of Viking Yachts and finishes with a charter boat fishing trip. Thank you to the Michael J Levitt scholarship funds and the William J Healey Foundation for supporting these programs.
To learn more about 2025’s camp opportunities in New Jersey and how to register, please contact IGFA Education Coordinator, Nick DeGennaro at [email protected].
Open to youth in grades 5 – 10
2025 Dates:
August 12-14, 2025 – Ocean County, NJ
August 19-21, 2025 – Burlington County, NJ
August 26-28, 2025 – Atlantic County, NJ
Florida, US
The Reel Into Fishing program expanded to Palm Beach County, Florida, US in 2024 thanks to IGFA Hall of Famer Nick Smith and his support for the programs in partnership with the UF/IFAS Cooperative Extension and their 4H Youth Clubs. Camp is also expanding into Martin County, Florida, US in 2025 and will follow the same 3-day structure as the New Jersey programs to show young anglers various career opportunities in the fishing and boating industry while teaching them the basics of recreational fishing. All Reel Into Fishing camps are provided free to participants thanks to the IGFA’s generous supporters.
To learn more about 2025’s camp opportunities in Florida or apply for a scholarship, please contact IGFA Youth Angling Instructor, Joanna Olczyk at [email protected].
Open to youth ages 10 - 14
2025 Dates:
March 17-19, 2025 – Martin County, FL – Spring Camp
March 24-26, 2025 – Palm Beach County, Spring Camp
June 2-4, 2025 – Martin County, FL – Summer Camp
June 9-11, 2025 – Palm Beach County, Summer Camp
