Building Up Sports Academy offers one of the biggest youth
    fishing programs in the state of Florida.  We offer many different
    fishing camps and clinics in Palm Beach County.  Our fishing
    camps and clinics are entertaining as well as educational.  We
    want kids to experience the thrill of catching fish and to learn
    important conservation and ethical angling techniques.  Studies
    have shown that kids that take up fishing at an early age are
    less likely to use drugs.  Campers will learn all aspects of fishing
    from identifying different species of fish, feeding habits, casting  
    techniques and conservation.  We also teach different fishing
    knots and water safety.  All camps and clinics are well
    supervised and structured.  Some common fish caught in our
    Florida freshwater fishing camps and programs are Largemouth
    Bass, Peacock Bass, Bluegill, non-native Mayan Cichlid,
    Catfish, and Tilapia.    
                      

    Fishing Camps

    The campers will learn to tie different knots, bait a hook, learn
    water safety and learn to identify different freshwater fish in
    Florida.  Every camper will receive their own FREE rod and reel.
    Join us for a great  week of fishing and a chance to catch a
    trophy fish!!
    (we release all caught  fish)
    * Daily snack and juice is also provided!
    - All rod & reels are donated by Florida Foundation For
    Responsible
    Angling, INC. (FISH FLORIDA) www.fishfloridatag.org
    - Please support them by buying FISH FLORIDA license
    plates!      
    - Ages 6-13
    - 16 fishing camps this Summer in PBC * New locations
    - Daily fishing camp schedule Fishing Schedule


    2010 Summer Fishing Camp
    Schedule

    Palm Beach Gardens
    FISHING CAMP
    Date:  Session #1: June 14-18, 2010 / Session #2: July  69,
    2010
    Session #3: July 26-30, 2010
    Time:   9 AM - 12 PM
    Location: Sand Hill Crane Park
    Price:  $100.00 / $80.00 for July 6-9
    Ages:  6-13
    (We provide all fishing equipment including rods, bait, etc)
    Catch & Release

    West Palm Beach
    FISHING CAMP
    Date: Session #1: June 14-18, 2010 / Session #2: July 12-16,
    2010  
    Time:   9-12
    Location:  Dreher Park
    Price:  $95.00
    Ages:  6-13

    Palm Beach County Recreation
    FISHING CAMP
    Date:  Session #1: June 14-18, 2010 Session #2 July 26 -30,
    2010
    Session # 3 August 9-13, 2010
    Time:  9-12
    Location:  Session #1 Okeeheelee Park  Session #2: John
    Prince Park
    Session #3: Okeeheelee Park (Alligator Pavilion)             
    Price:  $95.00
    Ages:  6-13

    North Palm Beach
    FISHING CAMP
    Date:  Session #1: June 28-July 2, 2010  Session #2: July 19-
    23, 2010
    Time:   9 AM - 12 PM
    Location: Anchorage Park
    Price:  $100.00
    Ages:  6-13
    (We provide all fishing equipment including rods, bait, etc)
    Catch & Release

    Royal Palm Beach
    FISHING CAMP
    Date:  Session #1: June 7 - 11, 2010  Session #2:June 28-July
    2, 2010
    Time:   9-12
    Location: Challenger Park, Royal Palm Beach
    Price:  $95.00
    Ages:  6-13
    (We provide all fishing equipment including rods, bait, etc)
    Catch & Release
              
    Town Of Jupiter
         FISHING CAMP
    Date: Session#1 June 21-25, 2010 / Session #2 July 19-23,
    2010 / Session # 3 August 9-13, 2010
    Time:   9-12
    Location:  Jupiter Community Park
    Price:  $115.00
    Ages:  6-13


    All camps include:

    -  5 Days of structured activities
    -  T-shirt
    -  Daily snack and juice
    -  Daily prizes
    -  Awards ceremony / every camper receives a medal


    (Because of park usage fees and municipality contracts, camp
    prices may vary depending on the location)

    Registration information

    -    Palm Beach Gardens Recreation – Phone # 561- 630-1100
    -    Village of Royal Palm Beach Recreation –
        Phone # 561-   790- 5124
    -    West Palm Beach Recreation – Phone # 561-804-4900
    -    Palm Beach County Recreation – Phone #  561- 966-6611
    -    The Village of North Palm Beach Recreation -
         Phone # 561-  841-3389
    -    Town of Jupiter # 561-741-2400

    * Building Up Sports Academy Phone # 561-601-5248


    Fishing Birthday Parties

    - We teach knot tying, casting etc.
    - All equipment is provided including rods, bait, etc
    (Birthday boy/girl receives new rod/reel)
    - Recommended parks - Dreher Park 804-4900
    Challenger Park 790-5124, Okeeheelee Park, WPB
    Sand Hill Crane Park, Palm Beach Gardens
    - Check out Sports Parties on home page for more information

    Fishing Tips for Parents

    "As busy as we all get with work and the daily grind, just  
    remember how much it means to take your kids fishing.  When
    you see the smile on their face, there is no better reward"  

    David Aagaard - President of Building Up Sports Academy, Inc.


    Fishing with your children can be very rewarding and
    educational. Here are some tips for taking them along.

    Be relaxed: As you head out the door, leave behind the
    tension and take along a smile, an open mind, and a lot of
    patience.

    Make it fun: Above all else, make the fishing trip fun and safe.
    Don' t measure the success of the trip by the number or size of
    fish caught. Make the trip successful simply by having a fun,
    safe time outdoors. Praise children for their patience and
    cooperation.

    Make it a shore thing: Teaching children to fish from shore
    has some important advantages. It provides them more
    opportunity to go on their own or with friends when they are old
    enough. Give the first few lessons at a local park, farm pond, or
    a lake with a dock or gentle shoreline where children can run
    and play when their attention span runs short. If and when you
    progress to a boat, be sure to have the proper safety
    equipment for you and your youngster.

    Fish for little fish: Catching fish is important; size isn't. Start
    new anglers off on species that are plentiful and more easily
    caught. Popular fish for beginners are sunfish or perch. Most
    kids prefer to catch lots of fish versus big fish. Larger fish can
    be sought when the child has developed basic fishing skills.

    Start with the basics: Begin with simple equipment and bait.
    Use simple spin-casting equipment, a bobber and a hook with
    live bait, as it will work well for a variety of fish species. Be sure
    the equipment your child uses is in good working order to avoid
    any unnecessary frustration.

    Teach skills: People, regardless of their age, enjoy fishing
    more when they are in control and have the ability to do it
    themselves. Resist the temptation to do things for your children.
    If you are using live bait, teach them how to put it on the hook
    themselves. Teach them how to tie their hook onto their line and
    how to cast. On future trips, help them develop these skills and
    their self-esteem, as they begin to master them.



    Clinch Knot (we teach the clinch knot at all camps and clinics)

    One of the most basic knots for adding end tackle, such as
    hooks,lures, or swivels.

    1.        Pass the line through the eye of the hook, or swivel.
    2.        Double back. Make five turns around the line.
    3.        Pass the end of the line through the first loop, above  the
    eye, and then through the large loop.
    4.        Draw the knot into shape.
    5.        Slide the coils down tight against the eye.
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