2026 Cub Scout "Hooked on Scouting" Fishing Derby

September 12, 2026 - Hopewell Community Park

Cost is $5 per Scout

EVENT SCHEDULE

8:30 - 9:00am Check-in

9:00 – 12:00pm Open fishing derby, activities, and demonstrations

12:00m – 12:15pm Admin

12:15pm – 12:30pm Awards and door prizes

EVENTS

Fishing Derby

All Scouts can participate in the fishing derby. You must follow state laws regarding who is required a fishing license. Please see state park regulations for fishing as well for any additional restrictions. Any adults wishing to fish must possess a valid PA fishing permit.

Win a prize for longest fish and most fish!

Other demonstrations and activities

We will have some additional demonstration and activities available for scouts to go see.  These stations will be dependent on having appropriate staff volunteers to run the stations and are subject to change

• Dutch Oven - Showing how to use dutch ovens for camping meals.  Proper care and general questions around equipment. Details TBD
• First Aid - Basic first aid skills that may be needed while fishing. 
• Wildlife habitat - Beaver County Conservation District will go through what makes a good habitat for fish and other aquatic life.  Details TBD
• Leave No Trace - Talking about the importance of following the Leave No Trace principles while fishing. 
• Casting accuracy challenge - Lions, Tigers & Wolves will have 2 attempts to cast at an object 20 feet away, the closest 3 casts will win a prize. - Bears, Webelos & AOLS will have 1 attempt to cast at an object 30 feet away, the closest 3 casts will win a prize.

A Pathway through the Ranks (Advancement Opportunities) - Cub Scouts will also have an opportunity to complete rank appropriate activities in the following areas.

• Knot Tying
• Basic First Aid
• Camp Set Up
• Tree & Plant Identification
• Fire Building