Youth Education

You have reached the Youth Education page of the Chapter Tackle Box. The links below will help your chapter get involved in more education activities. If your chapter has another document, template, tool or idea that may help others, please email it to TU's Director of Volunteer Operations, Dave Rogers (drogers@tu.org). To download the documents that are "pdf" type, you will need to install a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Projects your chapter can start

First Cast Program
Introduce youth to coldwater conservation through angling.

Trout in the Classroom
Teach school children about water quality, aquatic life, and other environmental issues.

Boy Scout Fly Fishing Merit Badge Program
Work with Scouts to help influence the ethics and practices of young fly fishermen.

Conservation and Fishing Youth Camps
Learn the model for the growing number of camps being held across the country.

Teach Fly Fishing at Local Schools
Bring fishing into schools with this guide by American Sportfishing Association.

Distribute UpStream Activity Guides
For your youth events involving 8-13 year olds, use UpStream, TU’s new publication teaching kids about trout and conservation issues.

Contact your state council to find an existing project to join or support.
Click here for contact information.