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Join Wildlife Leadership Academy on November 1st for a special 20th Anniversary celebration honoring two decades of engaging and empowering young conservation leaders. Gather with alumni, families, partners, and friends for an afternoon at the historic Rowland Theatre featuring the premiere of a film celebrating the Academy’s story, impact, and the people who made it possible.
STEPPING STONES PROGRAM FLY FISHING
THE DETAILS
Who
14-16 year-old students
WHEN
April 30 - May 2, 2027
Location
Madisonburg, PA
Tuition
$150
*Scholarship support available
At the Stepping Stones Program, fly fishing serves as a springboard to learn about fisheries biology, conservation, and leadership skill development. After the program, students continue their involvement with community outreach through education, service, media engagement, creative arts, and outdoor mentorship projects.
Below are a few highlights of the Fly Fishing program curriculum.
HISTORY OF FLY FISHING
Students will dive into the history of fly fishing, gaining insights into its cultural significance and ecological impact.
CONSERVATION & FISHING ETHICS
Students learn the principles of responsible angling while exploring the ethical considerations integral to sustainable fishing practices.
MACRO COLLECTIONS
Students collect, identify, and learn about macroinvertebrates role as indicators of stream quality.
FLY TYING
Students engage with professionals to learn the art of tying their own fly!
FLY FISHING
Students are mentored on how cast a fly rod and spend an evening fly fishing to practice what they have learned.
ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Apply today for the stepping stones programStepping Stones Program – Fly Fishing is a Wildlife Leadership Academy program in partnership with the Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Association.