CERTIFIED ANGLING INSTRUCTOR COURSE

The course was developed and is directed by the

BSA National Fishing Committee

When:

October 5 – 7, 2018

Arrive Friday Afternoon, Leave Sunday Afternoon

 Where:

R-C Scout Ranch 19887 AZ-260, Payson, AZ 85541

Total Course Fees:

$ 45.00

Includes lodging, meals, course materials opportunities to purchase quality fishing equipment at reduced cost.

 For Course Questions:

Email

Cameron.Farr@scouting.org

Help Our Council or Unit Deliver a Quality Fishing Program

     This course is designed to give Scouters tools and ideas to get Scouts fishing. We will ignite your desire for introducing Scouts to the wonderful world of fishing.  Boy’s Life recent survey found that Scouts chose fishing as the fourth most preferred outdoor activity, yet only 35% go fishing within Scouting.  You can become a Fishing Advocate for your unit, district and council and utilize fishing as a good tool for Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation.  Share your passion for fishing.

Course Highlights

      1. Become recognized as a BSA Certified Angling Instructor an Official Train the Trainer Certification CS-61. Receive a CAI patch and Certificate.

      2. Learn basic fly-fishing skills - fly casting, fly tying, knots and how to teach them.  Receive the 3 fishing related Merit Badge books plus electronic copies of the Power Point slides.

      3. As a CAI you will have an opportunity to get fishing and fly-fishing equipment at greatly reduced rates for teaching Scouts.

Fishing is a Favorite Outdoor Activity for Scouts

      Fishing with Scouts is an outdoor activity providing Scouts with fun, skills development, family participation and strongly supports sound conservation awareness.  Fishing receives very little support yet has great opportunity with minimal investment.  Camps need a greater focus to ensure greater fishing programs and quality instruction.  As a CAI you can make fishing a priority within your scouting world.

Who should attend?

      The CAI course is for Scouters and Enthusiasts who wish to learn how fishing enhances Council, District and Unit programs, and supports current and potential Merit Badge Councilors.  Perfect also for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing leaders, council properties and is a Fishing Camp School.

Please make sure you hold a current fishing license issued by the state.

All Staff/Participants are required to have parts A and B of the BSA Health Form.