Certified Angling Instructor (CAI) Training Courses are facilitated by the BSA National Fishing Committee. Courses cover Cub Scout, Scouts BSA and Venturing Fishing Programs held at the Unit, District, Council, Area, Regional and National Levels. Fishing helps you to “Deliver the Promise of Scouting”. CAIs learn age-based and skills-appropriate fishing tools and techniques, ranging from a simple cane pole to fly fishing. The course highlights best practices in both the classroom and in the field.

 

• Teach Scouts and Scouters to fish.

• Improve summer camp attendance through focused fishing programs.

• Provide a major tool for Recruiting and Retaining Scouts and Scouters.

• Gain knowledge and learn skills that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.

• Take advantage of excellent deals on quality equipment.

 

Certified Angling Instructor (CAI) Training Courses are facilitated by the BSA National Fishing Committee. Courses cover Cub Scout, Scouts BSA and Venturing Fishing Programs held at the Unit, District, Council, Area, Regional and National Levels. Fishing helps you to “Deliver the Promise of Scouting”. CAIs learn age-based and skills-appropriate fishing tools and techniques, ranging from a simple cane pole to fly fishing. The course highlights best practices in both the classroom and in the field. Fishing is one of the most popular youth activities. In a 2018 survey, Cub Scouts were asked what activities they most wanted. They answered in this order: 1. Camping 2. Pinewood Derby 3. Hiking 4. STEM 5. Fishing. The same question was asked of Scouts BSA participants. They wanted: 1. Camping 2. Hiking 3. High Adventure 4. Fishing BSA fishing programs are very cost-effective recruitment and teaching tools! BSA Owns Outdoor Adventure! Help Fishing lead the way! Become a CAI today!