The excitement of the campers' youthful voices as they discovered new things in the marine world echoed through the IGFA's museum bringing smiles to the faces of adult visitors.
Nothing beats the IGFA's weekly Junior Angler Summer Camps for hands-on activities and fun for youngsters.

Now in its ninth year and held at the IGFA International Fishing Hall of Fame in Dania Beach, Fla., the association is midway through its nine weeklong summer camp adventures for children ages 8 ??? 13. Some openings are still available as the camps continue through August 15th.

"These camps give children the opportunity to have fun while being educated on local habitats and ethical practices, said Education Director Dave Matagiese. "During each week-long experience, campers discover the importance of the different fresh and salt water habitats for sport fishing. "

Each week the campers also spend time in the museum learning about fishing techniques, conservation, the Everglades, marine biology, tying flies & jigs, and participating in simulated fishing tournaments.
The field trips take the campers on a variety of fresh and salt water adventures: drift boat, pier and shore fishing, wetlands exploration and much more. Matagiese says every Friday the campers have been fishing out of Miami, and finding their fair share of grunts, snappers and grouper.

The IGFA museum also hosts children from other camps for their field trips along with school groups for hands-on lab programs as well as Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups earning merit badges.

For much more information, please call 954-924-4309, email reservations@igfa.org, or visit www.igfa.org/camps.asp.