Certified Angling Instructor (CAI) Training Courses are facilitated by the Scouting America National Fishing Leadership Team. Courses cover Cub Scout, Scouts BSA and Venturing Fishing Programs held at the Unit, District, Council and National Levels. 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.

What do Certified Angling Instructors do?

Teach Scouts and Scouters to fish.

Improve summer camp attendance through focused fishing programs.

Provide a major tool for Recruiting, Retaining and Reactivating Scouts and Scouters.

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

Take advantage of excellent deals on quality equipment.

What will you learn?

Courses cover Cub Scout, Scouts BSA and Venturing Fishing Programs held at the Unit, District, Council 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.

Location: Camp Tuckahoe, 400 Tuckahoe Road, Dillsburg, PA

Dates: Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday Sept 25 - 27, 2026

Time: Friday 7:00 – 9:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM till 8:00 PM, and Sunday 8:00 AM till 4:00 PM.

There is a $50 fee for this course to cover the cost of facilities, food, beverages, and program materials.

A $25 discount ($25 fee) is available for participants who volunteer to staff our “Family Fishing Day” on Oct 10th.

Previously trained Certified Angling Instructors and Angling Educators can attend as staff to assist with instruction and to refresh and extend their knowledge and skills. There is a $15 fee to help defray the costs of facilities, food, and beverages for the weekend.