Icicle Valley Trout Unlimited and the Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers offer full scholarships to youth ages 12-16 to attend a week-long residential Fly Fishing camp. The camp will be held at Hicks Lake in Lacey, WA from June 24-30. Application for scholarships are due by April 15, 2018.
WHAT IS IT ?
- One full week of fun and living in clean, warm cabins at the Gwinwood Center on Hicks Lake.
- Camp is designed to educate youth about the importance of conservation and resource stewardship. Students will develop basic fly fishing skills, knowledge of outdoor ethics, and an awareness of the sport fishing opportunities in the Northwest.
- The Wenatchee Valley Flyfishers and the Icicle Trout Unlimited Chapter will cover the entire $300 tuition fee for a limited number of successful applicants.
- The Academy is a youth education project of Washington Council of Trout Unlimited.
- Transportation to and from the academy is not included.
WHAT IS PROVIDED ?
Adult supervision, Lodging and Meals, Fishing gear and Fly tying equipment. Students may bring their own fishing gear.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING ?
Pillow-Sleeping Bag-Toilet Items-Rubber Boots-Outdoor Clothing -Misc. Personal Items
HOW DO I APPLY ?
Each applicant must submit:
- An application.
- A short essay explaining why they want to attend the Academy.
- A letter of recommendation from your school science teacher, home school instructor, scout leader or school counselor.
The 2018 application is available at nwycffa.org
MAIL APPLICATION TO:
Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers
P. O. Box 3687
Wenatchee WA 98807-3687
DEADLINE
All applications must arrive at WVFF by April 15, 2018 for selection and the winning application(s) will be forwarded to the Northwest Youth Conservation Fly Fishing Academy.
NORTHWEST YOUTH CONSERVATION
& FLY FISHING ACADEMY APPLICATION
Name: __________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: ___________________ Age as of July 1, 2018_______________
Address: ________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________State: _________ Zip: ____________
Telephone: Res:_______________________ Cell:_______________________
E-mail: _________________________________Adult T-shirt Size: _________
Applicants must also provide the following:
• A written essay on why you would like to attend the Academy and what you expect to learn from it.
• A brief letter of recommendation from your school science teacher, home school instructor, scout leader or school counselor including their address and telephone number.
- Application and letter of recommendation may be sent via email or U.S. Mail.
- Application must be signed by applicant and parent.
Applicant Signature: _____________________________
Parent Signature: ______________________________
For additional information – please contact the following Co-Directors:
Bruce Merighi: Cell 509-679-2274
Mike Clancy: (Res) 360-753-1259 (cell) 253-278-0061
Jim Brosio: (Res) 360-943-9947 (cell) 360-481-5184
Tom VanGelder: (cell) 253-261-8890
The WVFF is hooked on fly fishing the waters of Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanagan counties and beyond!