As part of our educational commitment to the community, HSFC provides a series of hands on clinics to introduce kids to the fun of recreational fishing. Topics include; conservation and environment responsibilities, proper saltwater fishing techniques, and special learning stations. As always, these events are provided free to all children and their parents or guardians. We also provide, when funds and sponsorships are available, free lunch and snacks to the children and the parents and guardians attending our programs.
Our Kids Can Fish Too series has become extremely popular in the last several years. Through the financial support of Fish Florida and other state and local organizations and business we have given over 1,500 free fishing rods and reels away to these children and had several offshore fishing trips specifically for kids at no charge.
HSFC is also looking to enhance the educational content of our programs to include topics on health awareness and personal safety in our recreational activities. With that we can structure our programs to include such topics as, the importance to keep hydrated when you’re fishing, protecting your skin from sunburn, and how to avoid the risks of heat stroke. Basic first aid skills can be incorporated into our clinics on topics like; what to do if you get a fish hook stuck in your hand? How to treat cuts and scrapes? How do you treat a jelly fish sting?
