Middle School & High School Program

The "FlyFishing in Schools Program" is designed to teach young people how to flyfish in schools.  It properly prepares them for outside activities in the future.  Its "Cast A Fly, Catch A Student" curriculum is specifically targeted to grades 6-12, in both middle schools and high schools across the country.  The companion "Learn How To Fly Fish" curriculum is designed for colleges and universities.

"FlyFishing in Schools” is a “pilot-to-national” program designed after the National Archery in Schools Program.  Like the archery program, a 3-tiered "teach-the-teacher" system is used.  This process ensures standardization, simplicity and ease-of-deliverability. 

The parent organization is the FlyFishing Education Foundation (FFEF), a non-profit 501 (c) (3).  The National FlyFishing in Schools Program (NFFSP) is a registered trade name of the parent.  FFEF enlists support from the private sector and the industry in the form of monetary as well as payment in kind contributions.  FFEF provides grant matching funds to schools to facilitate participation.  100% of funds go towards flyfishing education in schools.

The immediate objective of NFFSP is to teach students in grades 6-12 not only how to flyfish in Physical Education classes, but also about fish, water, insects and the out-of-doors.  The NFFSP is administered as an “in school” program.  The School of FlyFishing, a flyfishing education partner of NFFSP, provides the “Cast A Fly, Catch A Student” curriculum, lesson plans, units, equipment, training and support.

For further information, please contact Katie Cole, Program Director, by email by selecting your preference below

 
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